In 2021, Meta, which we call Facebook, collaborated with the world-famous glasses company Ray-Ban and announced a smart glasses called “Ray-Ban Facebook Stories”. These glasses, which have been on sale for several years, are now available in a brand new version. The glasses, which now have two different versions called “Wayfarer” and “Headliner”, seem to attract at least as much attention as the first generation. So, what do the smart glasses developed with the collaboration of Meta and Ray-Ban offer the consumer?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new generation smart glasses have all the features they previously offered, but in more advanced forms. There are also some new features. And two different designs created a new alternative for consumers.
Introducing Wayfarer
The model named Wayfarer has a design with angular lines. The version called Headliner is a little more oval. There is no difference between the two models other than appearance. However, when these glasses are released, it seems that it will be very difficult to find anything like them. As part of the collaboration, more than 150 color options were created for smart glasses. Thus, every consumer will be able to find a model that suits their style.
This is what the headliner looks like
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new generation smart glasses have appeared with serious technical improvements. In this context; These glasses now have speakers and microphones that offer better sound quality. It came to such a point that Meta used 5 microphones in its smart glasses.
The new generation smart glasses feature ultra-wide-angle cameras offering 12 MP resolution. Users will be able to shoot videos on new generation glasses as in the past. Using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 platform, the glasses are also made water resistant with IPX4 certification. The team also made improvements to the eyeglass lenses and increased the interaction in live broadcasts on Facebook and Instagram. The user wearing the smart glasses will be able to preview the comments received during the live broadcast. Meanwhile; Let’s say that Meta’s new generation smart glasses are lighter than before.
Meta’s new generation smart glasses will come with a special box. Users will charge the glasses through this box. According to Meta’s statement, the usage time of the glasses will be up to 36 hours when the box is fully charged.
Meta announced that its new glasses will be available for purchase as of October 17. The user who wants to own one of these glasses will have to agree to pay $ 299.
You can watch the review video we prepared for Meta’s first generation smart glasses below:
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