Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) recently announced to the public that it would come out with Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses, in conjunction with eyewear company, EssilorLuxottica.
The smart-glasses permit consumers to take pictures and videos with two 5 MP cameras, listen to music with in-frame speakers, as well as take phone calls. In order to completely work, the glasses need to be hooked up to any iOS (NASDAQ: AAPL) or Android (NASDAQ: GOOGL) device. Users will be able to then keep many pictures or videos on the glasses prior to moving them to their phones through Facebook's View app.
Once synced to the app, the twin cameras will permit users to put in 3D effects to pictures and videos. The glasses weigh under 50 grams and include a leather hardshell charging case in its package. In order for customers to take control of the glasses, they need to utilize buttons so that they can "capture" various media, as well as use an on-off switch.
In addition, a touch pad that is located on the right arm of the glasses will permit customers to do actions such as swiping to modify the volume or answer a phone call.
The primary objective of the Ray-Ban Stories is to "lay the groundwork in the minds of consumers for the many, many, future products that we have to come in this space," stated Facebook's vice president of augmented and virtual reality, Andrew Bosworth.
All of this is an aspect for Facebook to establish the next big computing platform following mobile phones. Facebook's new commodity of Ray-Ban Stories glasses are ultimately what most users want because they are so technologically advanced and nuanced. The glasses are also advanced in appearance, since they contain such a sleek design. Overall, Facebook's new release of the glasses will enable individuals to become more immersed in a futuristic vision of the world, as well as to appreciate the advancements that Facebook has brought about.