Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better

Meta has introduced a new AI-powered feature for its Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN smartglasses that enhances users’ ability to hear conversations in noisy environments. This conversation-focus feature uses the glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person the wearer is talking to, with adjustable amplification levels controlled by swiping the right temple or through device settings. Initially available in the U.S. and Canada, this practical update aims to improve communication in settings like busy restaurants, bars, or public transit. In addition to the conversation-focus feature, Meta is also rolling out a Spotify integration that plays music related to what the wearer is currently looking at—for example, playing songs by an artist whose album cover is in view or holiday music when looking at a Christmas tree. While this functionality is more of a novelty, it showcases Meta’s vision of linking visual context with app actions. The Spotify feature is available in English across multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and