"It looks like Meta's on-again, off-again relationship with its smartwatch project is back on, with The Information reporting that the company is planning to launch its own smartwatch, powered by artificial intelligence, later this year. According to The Information, Meta's smartwatch, currently dubbed Malibu 2, will include health tracking and connection features, and will have Meta's AI assistant built in."
"That largely aligns with previous reports about Meta's smartwatch project, although Meta actually abandoned its smartwatch initiative back in 2022, after years of development, as part of broader cost-cutting measures. Meta also dumped its Portal smart display device at the same time, and since then, we haven't heard anything to suggest that the company was planning to change its approach on its watch device."
"At least one of those cameras could be detached from the watchband in order to take pictures and videos on the go. The new smartwatch could also include real-time translation, powered by Meta AI, while last year, Meta acquired AI startup Limitless, whose main product was a pendant that's able to record everyday conversations and generate summaries. That functionality could also be built into this new iteration of the smartwatch."
Meta plans to launch the Malibu 2 smartwatch this year, powered by an integrated AI assistant and offering health tracking and connectivity features. The smartwatch project was previously abandoned in 2022 as part of cost-cutting but has been revived amid rising interest in AI wearables and strong demand for Meta's AI sunglasses. The device is expected to support always-on AI connections, include at least one detachable camera for photos and video, and offer real-time translation. Meta's acquisition of Limitless suggests built-in conversation recording and summary capabilities. Display smart glasses and a neural wristband using differential electromyography indicate expanded wearable control options.
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