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Cell phones, essential tools in the daily lives of billions of people, could be about to be displaced. So said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, during a recent event in which he made a prediction that promises to revolutionize personal technology: smartphones will be replaced by augmented reality glasses.
During his participation in the Meta Connect 2024, Zuckerberg presented the new Meta Quest 3S holographic glasses, which will have a starting price of $299.99. This device, according to the entrepreneur, will mark the beginning of a new era in digital interaction, leaving behind the current dependence on mobile phones.
A substantial difference
"Phones are small, they distract you and take you away from face-to-face interactions," Zuckerberg said. In this regard, he argued that the new glasses offer a more natural, immersive and connected experience with the real environment.
Unlike smartphones, which require constant screen attention, the Meta Quest 3S will allow s to interact with digital content visually and audibly without losing touch with the real world. Their portability, direct internet connectivity and ability to overlay virtual elements on the physical environment are some of the features that Meta's vision.
While it may seem like a futuristic idea, Zuckerberg was clear about the timeframe in which this change could materialize, "In 10 years, many people will no longer carry their phones with them, they will use their glasses for everything."
In the purest 'Minority Report' style
This represents not only a change in the way people communicate, but also a profound transformation in how information is accessed, content is consumed and social interaction takes place. The glasses, by integrating functions that are currently performed by cell phones - such as messaging, navigation, video calls and social networks - are positioned as an alternative that combines technological efficiency with greater visual freedom.
Meta's presentation also responds to a trend in the industry towards more integrated, immersive and less invasive technologies. As augmented reality and artificial intelligence evolve, devices such as the Meta Quest 3S could displace traditional gadgets as we know them.
Although questions remain about the widespread adoption of these technologies - such as public acceptance, affordability and the necessary infrastructure - Zuckerberg's vision marks a break with the current model of digital interaction.
In summary, the Meta CEO not only introduced a new product, but also announced the beginning of the end for mobile phones as we know them. If his prediction comes true, in a decade we could see a society where screens in hands are replaced by lenses in eyes, ushering in a new chapter in the history of personal technology.