May 13 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms ( META ) is exploring

making earphones powered by artificial intelligence with

cameras, The Information reported on Monday citing employees

familiar with the matter.

A slew of companies, from startups to conglomerates

including Meta, are looking to develop AI-based wearable devices

to capture growing interest in the sector.

The Facebook-parent expects the device, being explored under

a project named "Camerabuds", to identify objects and translate

foreign languages, the report added.

Meta announced new generation Ray-Ban smart glasses, priced

at $299, in September last year, which will also have its AI

built in, with the ability to give information on the item a

user is looking at.

The Instagram and WhatsApp owner did not immediately respond

to a Reuters request for comment.