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Meta’s v21 update introduces Conversation Focus to help you hear better in crowded rooms

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Meta AI glasses can now amplify voices in live conversations.

The team at Flipped.ai is always hunting for tech that actually solves human problems, and Meta just dropped an update that feels like a superpower.

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Meta smart glasses 'Conversation Focus' feature brings hearing assist; Now in early access. If you are in a crowded place or at a loud gathering, your Meta smart glasses could help.

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The future is seeing and hearing better

We’ve all been there. You’re at a holiday party, a bustling coffee shop, or a loud restaurant, and you’re doing the "lean in and nod" because you can’t hear a word your friend is saying over the background noise.

Meta just dropped the v21 software update for the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN models. These aren't just for taking photos anymore; they are officially becoming your personal "audio filter."

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1. Conversation focus: Your personal sound booth 

The standout feature of this update is Conversation Focus. Using "beamforming" technology and real-time spatial processing, the glasses identify the person talking directly in front of you and amplify their voice.

How it helps you:

  • Natural flow: It processes sound in real-time, so the conversation feels fluid and natural, not laggy.

  • Precision control: You can adjust the amplification level by swiping the right temple of the glasses or using the app.

  • Hands-free: You can trigger it instantly by saying, "Hey Meta, start conversation focus," or by setting a "tap-and-hold" gesture on the arm of the glasses.

2. Visual music: Spotify meets computer vision

Meta is also connecting what you see with what you hear. Using AI and the built-in camera, the glasses can now play music that matches your current view.

  • Looking at an album cover? It’ll play that artist.

  • Looking at your Christmas tree? It’ll cue up holiday music.

  • The Command: Just say, "Hey Meta, play a song to match this view."

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Availability & Access 

  • Early access: These features are currently rolling out to users enrolled in Meta’s Early Access Program (which has a waitlist).

  • Location: The Conversation Focus feature is currently exclusive to the U.S. and Canada.

  • Global music: The Spotify integration is wider, launching in English across 19+ markets including the UK, Australia, Brazil, India, and most of Europe.

The bottom line: While Apple’s AirPods have offered similar "Conversation Boost" tech, Meta is bringing this "hearing assist" functionality directly into fashionable eyewear. It's a major step toward AI tools that help us stay more present in the physical world, rather than distracting us from it.

If you want to explore more about how this tech works, AI Glasses v21 Software Update.

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