AI glasses for foodies: Share your latest restaurant finds

Whether you’re exploring global cuisines or capturing culinary adventures, AI glasses from Meta bring intelligence directly to the table.

Here’s how AI glasses for foodies transform routine dining into memorable experiences for both professional creators and amateur food lovers.

Why foodies are turning to AI glasses

Content creation often pulls you out of the very experience you’re trying to share. But what if you could produce high-quality food-related content discreetly and hands-free? Now you can, with Ray-Ban Meta and Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses combine advanced technology with classic style to blend into your everyday look. Whether you’re fine-dining or exploring food trucks in local markets, capture your food journey without drawing attention.

Using these AI glasses is just as intuitive as sporting the familiar Ray-Ban look. With a simple voice command or tap of a button (or with Meta Ray-Ban Display, just a hand gesture), you can unlock a suite of capabilities. On-demand access to Meta AI opens up a whole new world for foodies, both professional content creators and at-home hobbyists.

AI glasses from Meta for foodies: 6 use cases

Here’s how food enthusiasts use AI glasses from Meta to enhance their culinary adventures.

1. Point of view (POV) recording

Leave your microphone and tripod at home. With AI glasses, content creation becomes hands-free and effortless.

Simply say, “Hey Meta, start recording” or tap and hold the capture button on your frames to record from your perspective. As you record, the 12 MP ultra-wide camera shoots sharp footage while the multi-mic array picks up commentary clearly, even in noisy settings.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature an ultra-wide 12 MP camera that spans a 100° field of view for more vivid photos. Record up to three minutes of 3K HD video, or snap clear, dynamic photos that bring out the rich colors and fine details of every dish, even in dimly lit restaurants. Whenever you begin filming, an LED light on your AI glasses lights up to let others know that you’re recording.

In Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, a 3x digital zoom lets you capture the intricate details of every meal. The glasses also come with Meta Neural Band — a stylish wristband that detects subtle hand gestures, letting you easily control zoom on your AI glasses discreetly. To zoom in and out, just pinch your index and middle finger and turn your wrist.

No matter which AI glasses you’re wearing, import media from glasses to the Meta AI mobile app to easily share content across social media:

• Ray-Ban Meta: Connect your socials to the Meta AI app and post your flavor stories or dining highlights to WhatsApp or Instagram moments after recording.
• Meta Ray-Ban Display: Share photos and videos directly from the 600x600 in-lens display. Go to display home, swipe right and tap Photos. Select the media you wish to share from your gallery, follow the visual prompts to confirm what you’re posting and share the content on social media.

With Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1)*, livestreaming is just as seamless. Connect to Instagram or Facebook in the Meta AI app and say, “Hey Meta, start livestream.” Your followers see the story from your perspective, adding a whole new dimension to food content creation.

*Livestreaming is currently only available with Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1).

2. Instant insights

For hobbyists, the joy of food lies in exploration. It’s less about tasting a Neapolitan pizza and more about understanding what makes it unique. Meta AI brings these insights to foodies, on-demand.

Ask Meta AI about whatever captures your interest:

• “Hey Meta, tell me what makes this pizza different from other styles.”
• “Hey Meta, what’s special about the tomatoes on this pizza?”
• “Hey Meta, why does the pizza crust puff up like that?”

Because your AI glasses see what you see, you get context-aware answers instantly. Enjoy your pizza while Meta AI relays information in your ears.

3. Hands-free kitchen assistance

Foodies can use Ray-Ban Meta glasses to get recipe ideas and experiment with new dishes on their own.

If you’re impressed by a dish at a local restaurant and want to recreate it at home, just ask Meta AI how to make it and what you’ll need. It’ll pull up a recipe and create a shopping list for you.

With Meta AI as your sous chef, tackle the new recipe confidently without greasing your phone screen. Just ask Meta AI and it’ll guide you through each step via open-ear speakers so you can cook with your phone safely tucked away.

4. Live translation

No more stressing over an Italian menu you can’t read. AI glasses from Meta currently offer live translation across English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish so your experience of local cuisine becomes effortless.

Here’s how AI glasses take your experience of international cuisine to a whole new level with live translation:

• Ray-Ban Meta: Look at the menu and say, “Hey Meta, translate this menu.” Meta AI will read the menu aloud to you in your language.
• Meta Ray-Ban Display: Have Meta AI read the menu aloud to you or view the translated text on the in-lens display.

AI glasses from Meta also support live speech translation. When a local uses their own language to tell you about a nearby restaurant, don’t worry. Just say, “Hey Meta, start live translation” and Ray-Ban Meta glasses will deliver real-time audio translation.

With Meta Ray-Ban Display, you have the option of viewing translated phrases as text. When you no longer need translation, simply say, “Hey Meta, stop live translation” and be on your way.

AI glasses with live translation and captioning remove language barriers without pulling you out of the moment. That’s why out of all AI tools for restaurant-goers, AI glasses sit in a category of their own.

5. Real-time recommendations

Wondering where to eat next? Meta AI uses your location to find great spots around you. Just say, “Hey Meta, show me trending restaurants nearby” and Meta AI will recommend the best restaurants in the vicinity. AI glasses from Meta help you discover what’s worth trying close by without digging through reviews and lists.

Fortunately for foodies, the most popular bakeries in Paris are within walkable distance from one another. As you try local Parisian delicacies, AI-driven pedestrian navigation* helps you move confidently from one stop to the next.

In Meta Ray-Ban Display, Meta AI delivers both audio and visual directions. A full-color, high-resolution map appears on your AI glasses’ display. It’s positioned in the lower-right corner to guide you without obstructing your view.

*This feature is in Beta mode and available to users in select cities as we continue to make it more widely available.

6. Dietary tracking

Diet is complex, but Meta AI is up for the task. No matter where you are, Meta AI helps you stay on top of your health goals.

In temptation-filled restaurants, AI supports smarter dietary decisions in the moment. Just look at a menu and say, “Hey Meta, what’s the healthiest option on this menu?” to identify choices that align with your dietary goals.

Here are some scenarios where Meta AI supports your health goals:

• While cooking: Say, “Hey Meta, how many calories am I adding with this olive oil?” to track nutritional intake as you prepare meals.
• At the grocery store: Hold up two products and say, “Hey Meta, which of these is a good option for a low-sodium diet?” Meta AI compares products and helps you make informed choices while you shop.
• On the go: Say, “Hey Meta, log my breakfast, scrambled eggs and toast” to update your food diary, without pulling out your phone.

If you ask exploratory dietary questions, Meta AI can point you in the right direction. For example, ask “Hey Meta, could [diet type] be right for me?” or “Hey Meta, I’m trying to lose weight. What should I be more mindful of day-to-day?”

Sticking to a strict diet becomes easier with Meta AI. Ask it to analyze a product label and highlight any potential red flags. If an ingredient doesn’t align with your dietary goals, Meta AI will let you know.

Elevate your dining experience with AI glasses from Meta

Just when you thought your food adventures had peaked, AI glasses from Meta add a new flavor. Ray-Ban Meta glasses keep foodies hands-free, in the moment and effortlessly stylish.

Choose the style that suits you and head out to your favorite neighborhoods. You’ll have Meta AI right at your side, helping you discover eating spots you’ll love.

Explore the complete line of AI glasses from Meta.