Naver Partners with Meta: "Naver Map Navigation Now Available on AI Glasses"

Naver Chosen as Meta AI Glasses' First Korean Partner
Voice Navigation to Launch This Year on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta

Naver has been chosen as the first domestic partner for Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) glasses, paving the way for users to receive Naver Map directions via voice without having to open their smartphones.

Product photo of Ray-Ban Meta (Gens2).

On the 29th, Meta announced that it is collaborating with Naver to introduce a Naver Map-based pedestrian navigation feature on its AI glasses, the 'Ray-Ban Meta' and 'Oakley Meta,' by the end of this year.

Naver's real-time pedestrian navigation feature, launched in June, provides users with voice-guided directions, similar to car navigation systems, when moving on foot.

The service will be available by linking the glasses to the Naver Map app. AI glasses users will be able to hear all necessary information, from basic directions to entryways, facilities, the use of stairs or escalators, and more, on the open-ear speakers built into the AI glasses until they reach their destination.

The two companies plan to expand their collaboration from existing advertising solutions to lifestyle services with this partnership. A Meta representative stated, "With this, users can safely and conveniently reach their destination without the hassle of constantly checking their smartphone screen for directions. You can truly experience the everyday convenience offered by the synergy of advanced AI glasses and Naver Map technology in wearable AI devices."

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