Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled its latest smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban. These glasses, called the Ray-Ban Stories, are designed to capture photos and videos, listen to music, and take calls. While not as advanced as Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, the Ray-Ban Stories offer a glimpse into Meta’s vision for augmented reality (AR) wearables. The glasses feature two 5-megapixel cameras, three microphones, and a speaker, allowing users to capture their experiences hands-free. Meta emphasizes privacy features, such as a physical switch to turn off the cameras and microphones. The Ray-Ban Stories are available in various styles and colors, priced at $299. Meta aims to make AR technology more accessible and mainstream, positioning the Ray-Ban Stories as a stepping stone towards its ambitious metaverse plans.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-new-ray-ban-smart-glasses-apple-vision-pro-2024-9