Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Predicts Smart Glasses with Holographic Display Will Replace Smartphones
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg is making waves in the tech world with his bold prediction that smart glasses with holographic displays will soon replace conventional mobile phones as humanity’s primary mode of communication and computing device.
In a recent interview with YouTuber Kane Sutter, known as Kallaway, Zuckerberg gave a sneak peek at Meta’s upcoming “full holographic” glasses prototype. The CEO expressed his excitement about the positive reactions he has received from those who have seen the prototype, describing their response as “giddy.”
While the tech community has poked fun at Meta’s rebranding from Facebook to focus on the metaverse, Zuckerberg remains steadfast in his belief that smartphones are on their way out and smart glasses are the future. He envisions a world where people no longer need to carry their phones with them at all times, thanks to the advanced hardware and software integration in smart glasses.
Meta is working on developing three potential products for the future: a “displayless” glasses product with voice AI, a limited “heads-up display,” and a premium version with a complete field of view holographic display. Zuckerberg believes that these glasses will enable seamless real-time communication, information overlays, and heads-up displays similar to those seen in video games or military equipment.
One of the key reasons Zuckerberg sees smart glasses taking over smartphones is the potential to reduce the constant distraction of checking phones for information. He and Kallaway discussed how this habit can disrupt one’s engagement with the present moment, describing it as behavior that “shatters your presence.”
Despite the hefty investment Meta has made in Reality Labs, the company responsible for its VR and AR wearables, Zuckerberg acknowledges that it will take time before these products see significant returns. However, he remains optimistic about the future of smart glasses and their role in shaping the way we communicate and interact with technology.
As Meta continues to push the boundaries of augmented reality and mixed reality technology, Zuckerberg’s vision of a world where smart glasses reign supreme over smartphones may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Stay tuned for more updates on Meta’s groundbreaking developments in the world of wearable tech.
