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Xiaomi Unveils Consumer Smart Glasses with 50 MP Camera … – Road to VR
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi today unveiled a pair of smart glasses that the company is positioning as an addition to an active lifestyle, targeting consumers at 2,499 yuan (~$370).
Called Mijia Glasses Camera, the Google Glass-style device features a single display and two cameras: a 50 MP primary and 8 MP periscope camera, something the company says is capable of up to 15× zoom and 100 minutes of continuous recording.
According to Sparrow News, the smart glasses house a single Micro OLED from Sony which boasts up to 3,000 nit peak brightness and 3,281 ppi. The camera/display upper can also be clipped to a pair of glasses frames or worn by itself.
Image courtesy Sparrow News, Xiaomi
The glasses are driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core chipset, and includes 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, dual Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. An internal 1,020mAh battery is paired with magnetic 10W charging, which the company says can go from 0-80% charge in 30 minutes.
The company is positioning the device mostly as a pair of camera glasses for capturing daily activities, although it’s hard to deny that the awkward and large form factor will make it difficult for all-day wear.
The spot doesn’t really seem to focus on what the heads-up display (HUD) brings to the table, although the company says in marketing info that the device is capable of real-time translation, displaying “AR effects”, screencasting, and “other features will also be online in the subsequent OTA update,” Sparrow News reports.
Xiaomi is first targeting consumers in China with discounted pre-orders, priced 2,499 yuan (~$370). After the pre-order period, which is slated to begin on August 3rd, the device will sell for 2,699 yuan (~$400).
It’s uncertain whether the Xiaomi is going to market Mijia Glasses Camera outside of China, although the Chinese tech powerhouse is certainly ambitious enough to do so eventually. While not a household brand in North America, Xiaomi is a top 5 global smartphone manufacturer, offering its competitively spec’d array of handsets in Europe and most of Asia.
Still, there’s no denying the glasses are significantly more chunky in comparison to the future smart glasses concept the company teased earlier this year (see below), which was closer to the size of actual glasses. It’s certainly less discrete than Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories, which admittedly don’t include a display of any sort and only allow for 30-second recording sessions with a comparatively paltry 5 MP sensor.
Update (August 2nd, 2022): We’ve added in the exact model name, translated from Chinese to give more accuracy to the article, whereas before only the sub-brand ‘Mijia’ was mentioned.
How Google’s AR smart glasses could be controlled: rings and bracelets – 9to5Google
The various generations (Explorer, Enterprise Edition 1, and Enterprise Edition 2) of Google Glass are primarily controlled by a touchpad that accepts taps and other gestures. Another method, which was scrapped for Glass Enterprise models, was “ok glass” voice commands, while a light sensor was also used to detect winks so you could quickly take pictures.
Since then, touchpads located at the temples have been the main way that smart glasses from various companies have been controlled. Some, like Snap’s AR Spectacles, also feature dedicated buttons for taking pictures, while hotword support is quite common.
Google Glass (2014)
Tasks on Glass Enterprise (2022)
One exception to that was the Focals by North, which used a plastic ring worn on the finger. The “Loop” featured an up/down/left/right joystick that you could click down on to select. It was rather bulky and charged alongside the Focals in a large case.
Google acquired North in 2020 and incorporated the Canadian company into its AR division. The first-generation glasses lost support soon after, while Focals 2.0 was canceled. It’s widely assumed by analysts that North will ultimately influence Google’s smart glasses.
According to sources familiar with the development, Google is looking at both ring and wrist-based control, i.e. bracelets and wristbands, methods for smart glasses. This includes using the existing Loop in prototypes, while next-generation Loop hardware is set to swap the physical joystick out for an optical sensor. The underlying technology could be somewhat similar to that of a computer mouse, and it should be less likely to break as there would be no moving parts.
It’s not clear whether this second version of Loop was originally intended for North’s Focals 2.0 or if it was developed solely within Google for future projects. In either case, support for both instances of the Loop hardware has been integrated into Google’s workflows.
“Loop” ring for the Focals by North
Separately, we’ve learned that Google has explored a bracelet on which users would swipe and tap, with vibration serving as feedback.
A bracelet would certainly provide a larger surface area for swipes than a ring and is a form factor — given smartwatches and fitness trackers — that users are more familiar with. Additionally, vibrations would offer clear and immediate feedback to help make navigation easily understandable. A good analogy would be the haptic clicks felt when rotating the crown of the Pixel Watch.
A control method on your wrist is much more discreet than having to bring up your finger to the side of your face. Additionally, a ring or bracelet could go on your preferred hand whereas most touchpads on smart glasses are solely mounted on one side.
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The lingering question of all this is precisely where Google intends for these new AR control schemes to be used. The company has an existing line of smart glasses through Glass Enterprise, but this would be a sorely limited customer base. Meanwhile, the smart glasses that Google previewed in May were only intended as a limited technology demo, showcasing transcripts from Google Translate in real time.
At the beginning of this year, it was uncovered that Google was in the midst of developing a high-quality AR headset, dubbed Project Iris, for which wrist-based controls could make sense. That said, this type of headset would likely be better suited to a more nuanced control scheme with motion, like Meta’s Oculus Quest Pro.
Wherever it is that Google decides to integrate Loop, it’s good to see the company exploring control schemes for smart glasses that are more natural than tapping the side of your head repeatedly. It also seems more practical than Meta’s hopes for a brain-computer interface-powered wristband.
Header image: Focals by North and “Loop” ring in charging case
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Putting Smart Glasses to Work – CSL Behring
Global biotech CSL operates multiple manufacturing sites to produce life-saving medicines and influenza vaccines. And in every location, the company needs sophisticated equipment.
But before receiving a vendor’s equipment, CSL employees conduct “factory acceptance tests,” which typically require five to 10 people to visit the vendor location for one or two weeks and put the equipment through its paces. The pandemic interrupted that inspection work because travel was near impossible. Vendors limited the number of visitors allowed on site so CSL had to reduce the number of people who attended the testing in person while still maintaining the required level of testing.
Existing options for remote testing fell short. A stationary camera couldn’t give remote inspectors what they needed to fully assess the equipment. Plus, communication was less than ideal between the remote viewers and on-site testers. Searching for a solution, the Industry 4.0 Team, led by Jay Flahive and Neeraj Vyas, began collaborating with the Commission & Qualification Centre of Excellence (C&Q CoE), led by Ryan Dexter. The answer was smart glasses, said C&Q CoE Paperless Validation Lead, Sai Tadiboina.
In spring 2022, Dexter wore the smart glasses for CSL Behring’s first remote inspection at a vendor’s location in Bologna, Italy, over the course of two weeks. A dedicated line vial filler was manufactured there and will ultimately be installed at a CSL strategic partner’s location in North Carolina. The smart glasses inspection was a success.
Dexter, the commissioning and qualification lead, was in Bologna while supporting team members from CSL Behring, as well as the local vendor and strategic partner representatives were present remotely. He was able to walk around and give viewers a first-person perspective during the test. Those watching from afar could ask questions and be a part of conversations in the room. The remote testing was so successful, the C&Q CoE plans to expand use of smart glasses for remote consultations with experts; for training purposes; and to troubleshoot equipment issues.
“The use of smart glasses was initially seen as a short-term solution to overcome the restrictions of COVID-19. However, once the implementation and proof of concept was experienced by the project team and wider audience, the use of smart glasses has become a cornerstone of how CSL initiates projects to ensure the most robust and efficient approach is used to support a global business,” Dexter said.
As an added bonus, the smart glasses record a video that can be accessed later and viewed by anyone who can’t watch in real time.
Watch video footage of the test, assisted by smart glasses technology.
The Eye Is the Screen: Israeli Startup Develops Smart Glasses to … – The Media Line
Unlike Google Glass, innovative new product projects images directly onto the retina of the eye
An Israeli startup has developed smart eyeglasses that project images directly onto the retina of the eye.
Modi’in-based firm Eyejets claims its new device – dubbed the EyeVis (EV) – will replace smartphones soon.
Unlike other contenders in the smart glasses category that are currently available, such as Google Glass, the EV uses a projection system known as a virtual retinal display (VRD), which projects images or content generated by a computer, TV, or smartphone, directly onto a wearer’s eye rather than a screen.
The technology is coupled with a proprietary eye tracking unit that enables the projection to be located precisely in the center of a person’s field of vision based on their eye movements.
According to EyeJets CEO Col. (res.) Edu Strul, the device is unlike any other available on the market today.
“For most companies that have developed smart glasses or augmented reality glasses, the image or display is on the lens,” Strul told The Media Line. “We developed eye tracking which follows your eye movement. This means that if you watch a movie you’ll see it very well because the projection is all the time directly in the center of the field of view. Nobody did it [before].”
Strul is an aerospace engineer who previously served as chief of the aircraft engineering and acquisition programs department in the Israeli Air Force.
EyeJet was founded by both Strul and Dr. Joshua Gur, who is serving as chief technology officer and has 40 years of experience in the optical technology arena. The duo was later joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Isaac Lipshitz, an ophthalmic surgeon who specializes in the field of intraocular optics and intraocular implantable devices.
While other companies in the past have managed to develop VRD-based systems, the images projected would either be off-center or out of focus due to a lack of eye movement tracking capabilities. EyeJets’ new patent-protected technology corrects this shortcoming.
The EyeVis, which the startup is hoping to launch by the end of next year, will feature a range of smartphone capabilities, including sound, camera options, and a virtual keyboard that will enable users to write. It will also be compatible with existing smartphone apps.
The smart glasses use a miniaturized array of low-intensity lasers, which the company says is safe for everyday use.
“When we presented it to the Israel Innovation Authority the first question was about safety,” Strul said, adding that the new device meets the safety standards set out by studies on VRD lasers that were previously carried out by the US military.
The EyeVis leaves users’ peripheral vision active so that they can always see what is going on in the real world. Furthermore, the size and transparency of the picture projected onto the retina can be adjusted, Strul said. People requiring regular eyeglasses will also be able to wear the smart glasses with a prescription if needed.
VRD is not a new concept. The basis of the technology was originally invented by the Nippon Electric Company in the 1980s and later developed at the University of Washington in the early 1990s. However, VRD has until now mainly seen applications in the medical and military fields.
Some tech giants have also attempted to launch VRD-based smart glasses in recent years. In 2018, for instance, Intel announced Vaunt, smart glasses that were designed to resemble conventional glasses. The firm abandoned the project after only a few months.
Today, EyeJets has a demo device and is in talks with leading eyewear and global tech companies to speed up development.
“It’s a demo that shows the strength of the patent and we have to develop it towards a prototype,” Gur, the CTO of EyeJets, told The Media Line. “It will take a year or so.”
Gur added that the company is aiming to have the glasses be as affordable as possible and cost less than a high-end smartphone.
“We think people will have a great experience while looking at the display,” Gur said. “Nobody has tried our method [before].”
Huawei Vision Glass smart glasses debut in China with Micro OLED … – Notebookcheck.net
According to Huawei’s product page, each Micro OLED panel measures 0.49-inches across and outputs at 1,920 x 1,080 pixels for a 4,523 SPR pixel density. Each panel outputs at 60 Hz too, covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour space, and 480 nits. Moreover, the Vision Glass provides 41° field-of-view, 53 PPD and an interpupillary distance of 63.5 mm (± 4 mm), all to create up to 120-inch projections.
The Huawei Vision Glass is only available in Glossy Black and carries a CNY 2,999 (~US$431) MSRP. However, the smart glasses will be available for CNY 2,899 (~US$417) when they go on sale on December 26.
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$50 for smart glasses? Best Cyber Monday deal ever! – Android Central
Are you looking to get a new pair of glasses this year? Instead of grabbing a boring old pair of frames from your local optical shop, give the Razer Anzu smart glasses a chance! Normally $200, these bad boys are on sale for an unbelievable $50 (opens in new tab) in an epic Cyber Monday sale.
As our editor Derrek Lee pointed out in his Razer Anzu review (opens in new tab), these glasses are the perfect companion for folks who work at home or do a lot of mobile gaming. That’s because they come packed with blue light filtering lenses and can connect to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing streaming music via the onboard speakers hidden in each of the glasses’ temples. That makes it easy to ditch the earbuds this year and have one less thing to wear.
The best Cyber Monday smart glasses deal is right here
Razer makes its Anzu smart glasses (opens in new tab) in two form factors to best fit your style. Whether you prefer rounded or square frames, each pair of Anzu glasses comes with a set of blue-light-blocking lenses and a set of polarized lenses.
As you might expect, blue light lenses are best for when you’re at home (or the office) and are staring at a screen all day. These 35% blue-light-blocking lenses help your eyes relax a bit more, taking away some of that workday stress. They’re also perfect for playing games on the copious number of displays gamers have access to these days.
Folks playing mobile games will be happy to know that the glasses feature Bluetooth connectivity to phones and other devices and can even be put in a special low-latency “gaming” mode to eliminate that annoying lag that’s present with most Bluetooth earbuds and speakers. That makes it possible to play games in public with the sound on and not have headphones blocking your hearing.
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Razer Anzu also has microphones built in so you can chat with other gamers or use it like a Bluetooth earpiece for phone and video calls. Razer quotes the battery life at 5.5 hours and Derrek found that’s pretty accurate so long as you’re not out and about for several hours with the volume on full blast.
When you do head out, you can easily pop out those blue light lenses and snap in the polarized set that comes in the box. These are great UV-light-blocking lenses that make you look great while enjoying the great outdoors.
Plus, these work with your favorite virtual assistant so you can use your phone hands-free while on the go or in the car. They’re also IPX4 water resistant so you won’t have to worry about them in the rain.
If you’re a prescription lens wearer you’ll have to order custom-made lenses through Lensabl (opens in new tab), which makes these smart glasses even better. For $50, how can you beat such a great pair of frames? Simply put, you can’t.
AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Forecasted To Reach USD 25.8 … – GlobeNewswire
New York, US, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Analysis by Device Type, Product, Application – Forecast till 2030” valuation is poised to reach USD 25.8 Billion by 2030, registering a 13.50% CAGR throughout the forecast period (2022–2030).
AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Overview
The exponential rise in the market value is mainly attributed to the huge popularity these glasses are garnering. Also, the high adoption of cloud-based technologies in BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and IT & telecommunications boosts the market value.
AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Report Scope:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Revenue Forecast by 2030 | USD 25.8 Billion |
| Market Growth 2022-2030 | 13.50% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 To 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 |
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Additionally, prominent factors substantiating the market growth include increasing investments in developing AR and VR smart glasses technology and extended applications in aviation, marine, solar power, and electronics sectors. Rising investments into R&D activities to bring more technological advancement have favored the market expansion, lowering technology prices.
Conversely, factors such as the high upfront cost, complicated installation, and lack of awareness about the usability and benefits among consumers are hindering the growth of the AR and VR smart glasses market. Nevertheless, some remarkable advantages of AR and VR smart glasses technology would support the market growth, catching huge attention. Manufacturers and technology providers are increasingly forming strategic deals to scoop up new technologies for their customers.
Advantages of AR/VR Smart glasses in Industrial Applications
AR and VR smart glasses are increasingly used in the construction, oil & gas, and automotive industry for efficiently executing maintenance and service processes remotely. These devices can be communicated quickly & easily through an app to obtain useful functions, such as data exchange, creating screenshots, making annotations, and accelerating troubleshooting using a laser pointer or the integrated whiteboard.
Smart glasses display context-relevant information directly in the user’s vision field via an integrated camera, enabling better traceability and easier working on machines. With these smart glasses, other devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops are not needed, and the technician on site has both hands free and can follow the instructions of the expert step by step. Compatible with remote maintenance, the AR/VR smart glasses can also be controlled with gestures.
They allow easy communication between service technicians & experts with mobile-optimized live video transmission and useful functions. Service technicians and experts are connected via data glasses, browser, and desktop application or app. Service and maintenance, assembly and installation, monitoring of production processes, education, training, etc.
Other application areas of AR/VR smart glasses include mechanical & plant engineering, aerospace, agricultural engineering, energy, machinery, and logistics. The use of smart glasses can lower travel costs and eliminate time-intensive travel by enabling location-independent direct connection between service technician and expert. Besides, their shorter downtimes and faster problem resolution & reuse of machines make them important in remote maintenance.
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AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Segments
The report is segmented into device types, products, applications, and regions. The device type segment is sub-segmented into monocular and binocular. The product segment is sub-segmented into integrated smart glasses, external smart glasses, mobile phone smart glasses, and others. The application segment is sub-segmented into gaming, education, industrial military, and others. The region segment is sub-segmented into the Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe, and rest-of-the-world.
AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Regional Analysis
North America leads the global AR and VR smart glasses market with the largest market share. Technological advantages are a key driver behind the growth of the regional market. Well-established infrastructure in the region allows for faster implementation of advanced technologies. The US and Canada, backed by the rising technological enhancements and the increasing popularity of GPRS and server-cloud enabled AR & VR smart glasses, lead the regional market.
Europe is the second-largest market for AR and VR smart glasses. The increasing popularity of these glasses and colossal investment by major key players are some of the major factors propelling the growth in the regional market.
Supportive government policies and the presence of key players are fostering an increase in the market in the region.
The AR and VR smart glasses market in the Asia Pacific region is emerging as a profitable market globally. Increased adoption of cloud-based technologies across industry verticals and technological advancements are key driving forces behind the growth of the market. Moreover, technological advancements boost the region’s market shares.
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AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Competitive Analysis
Highly competitive, the AR and VR smart glasses market appears to be diversified, with the presence of many well-established players having a regional and global presence. Major players strive to develop AR smart glasses that compete with leading brands and obtain approvals from the Patent & Trademark Offices.
Also, mixed reality glasses with compact size, a vivid display, and a computing pack powered by the VR platform are trending. Mergers & acquisitions, innovation, and brand reinforcement are some of the key trends of these market leaders.
For instance, on Aug. 5, 2022, Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (Keppel O&M) launched the first maritime 5G AR/VR smart glasses it developed in partnership with M1 Ltd. This pilot project is part of Keppel O&M’s strategy to leverage digitalization for remote virtual operations. It has implemented 5G augmented reality and virtual reality Smart Glasses to enhance the efficiency of remote operations for its tech-enabled workforce.
This project received a grant from IMDA’s 5G Innovation Program to develop virtual platform solutions. The partnerships with IMDA and M1 would enable Keppel O&M to develop and commercialize 5G-enabled solutions for the maritime sector.
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Dominant Key Players on AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Covered are:
- Microsoft Corporation (US)
- Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan)
- Osterhout Design Group (US)
- Royole Corporation (US)
- Samsung Group (South Korea)
- Optinvent (France)
- Ricoh (Japan)
- Kopin Corporation (US)
- MicroOLED (France)
- Imprint Energy Inc. (US)
- Sony Corporation (Japan)
- FlexEl LLC. (US)
- HTC Corporation (Taiwan)
- Avegant (US)
- Razer Inc. (US)
- Google Inc. (US)
- Vuzix (US)
- Oculus VR (US)
- Atheer (US)
- Jenax (South Korea)
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Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses Info and Pricing – HYPEBEAST
With Ray-Ban Stories, the sunglasses and glasses purveyor is ushering in a new era of hands-free connection that allows wearers to engage with the world around them. Available in the Ray-Ban’s baseline iconic frames for $299 USD, with options to add Polarized lenses, Transition lenses or prescription lenses, Ray-Ban Stories are designed for anyone who wants to capture content in a new, seamless way. Partnering with Meta, these smart glasses bring advanced photo and video capabilities to a variety of classic Ray-Ban styles.
The Ray-Ban Stories are activated by a slim power switch at the inside corner of the frames, which can easily be accessed at concerts, one-in-a-lifetime experiences or exciting moments from daily life. Apart from dual 5MP cameras on the front of the frames, the smart glasses still resemble classic Ray-Ban styles like the Wayfarer, Round and Meteor. By rocking Ray-Ban Stories to your next event, the ground-breaking technology allows you to instantly capture photo or video without having to reach for a smartphone or camera.
While futuristic, the design of Ray-Ban Stories has taken privacy concerns into consideration by making it obvious when someone is recording. Whenever a person decides to capture something with the glasses, a subtle LED above the camera lights up before emitting a recognizable shutter noise. Even in the most spontaneous moments, people still have a few moments to get ready to pose for their next picture. Whether Ray-Ban Stories are used in bright, outdoor settings or nighttime events, there’s built-in light adjustment technology that creates the optimal settings for every situation.
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There are also three speakers to provide built-in audio for staying connected while on the go. Featuring Bluetooth and a 3-microphone audio array, people are able to not only take calls with the glasses, but also listen to their favorite music or podcast from their phones. Ray-Ban Stories are also responsive to voice commands to capture content, communicate with friends on Facebook Messenger and adjust media settings. By connecting Ray-Ban Stories to a smartphone, wearers can also use the Facebook View app to view, edit and share content taken with the glasses.
Whether you’re making a call or capturing content, just glance at the LED lights on the front to check which mode Ray-Ban Stories are in. The LED lights change colors when different modes are activated or to communicate its charging and battery status. Although Ray-Ban Stories have around six hours of battery life, they also come with a specially-designed charging case to keep wearers connected on the go. Ray-Ban Stories are the next big step towards wearable technology and the glasses allow you to discover new ways to document the most exciting moments of your life without having to look away from what’s around you.
Priced at $299 USD, Ray-Ban Stories are available for purchase at select Ray-Ban stores and online at Ray-Ban.com. With a wide range that includes 28 options, head to Ray-Ban’s Instagram Shop to virtually try on Ray-Ban Stories to find a pair that best suits your style.
Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses Info and Pricing – HYPEBEAST
With Ray-Ban Stories, the sunglasses and glasses purveyor is ushering in a new era of hands-free connection that allows wearers to engage with the world around them. Available in the Ray-Ban’s baseline iconic frames for $299 USD, with options to add Polarized lenses, Transition lenses or prescription lenses, Ray-Ban Stories are designed for anyone who wants to capture content in a new, seamless way. Partnering with Meta, these smart glasses bring advanced photo and video capabilities to a variety of classic Ray-Ban styles.
The Ray-Ban Stories are activated by a slim power switch at the inside corner of the frames, which can easily be accessed at concerts, one-in-a-lifetime experiences or exciting moments from daily life. Apart from dual 5MP cameras on the front of the frames, the smart glasses still resemble classic Ray-Ban styles like the Wayfarer, Round and Meteor. By rocking Ray-Ban Stories to your next event, the ground-breaking technology allows you to instantly capture photo or video without having to reach for a smartphone or camera.
While futuristic, the design of Ray-Ban Stories has taken privacy concerns into consideration by making it obvious when someone is recording. Whenever a person decides to capture something with the glasses, a subtle LED above the camera lights up before emitting a recognizable shutter noise. Even in the most spontaneous moments, people still have a few moments to get ready to pose for their next picture. Whether Ray-Ban Stories are used in bright, outdoor settings or nighttime events, there’s built-in light adjustment technology that creates the optimal settings for every situation.
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There are also three speakers to provide built-in audio for staying connected while on the go. Featuring Bluetooth and a 3-microphone audio array, people are able to not only take calls with the glasses, but also listen to their favorite music or podcast from their phones. Ray-Ban Stories are also responsive to voice commands to capture content, communicate with friends on Facebook Messenger and adjust media settings. By connecting Ray-Ban Stories to a smartphone, wearers can also use the Facebook View app to view, edit and share content taken with the glasses.
Whether you’re making a call or capturing content, just glance at the LED lights on the front to check which mode Ray-Ban Stories are in. The LED lights change colors when different modes are activated or to communicate its charging and battery status. Although Ray-Ban Stories have around six hours of battery life, they also come with a specially-designed charging case to keep wearers connected on the go. Ray-Ban Stories are the next big step towards wearable technology and the glasses allow you to discover new ways to document the most exciting moments of your life without having to look away from what’s around you.
Priced at $299 USD, Ray-Ban Stories are available for purchase at select Ray-Ban stores and online at Ray-Ban.com. With a wide range that includes 28 options, head to Ray-Ban’s Instagram Shop to virtually try on Ray-Ban Stories to find a pair that best suits your style.