Meta donates 1,000 smart glasses to disability groups in Singapore

Meta gave away 1,000 pairs of Ray-Ban Meta glasses to four organizations in Singapore, including the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped and Guide Dogs Singapore. The glasses read text aloud, name objects and are controlled by voice, leaving hands free for a cane or guide dog. The visually handicapped group also received a $30,000 grant for free classes on using the glasses.

• 1,000 Ray-Ban Meta pairs go to four Singapore organizations
• Visually handicapped group gets a $30,000 grant for training classes
• Glasses read text aloud, describe surroundings and use voice control
• Meta did not disclose the value of the pairs or delivery timing