Meta simply introduced its second-generation good glasses, as soon as once more partnering with Ray-Ban so as to add extra fashion to this assortment of tech-enhanced glasses and shades. The headline characteristic is the power to livestream video on to Instagram and Fb, however in contrast to some extra premium choices, the frames don’t embrace shows for a blended actuality expertise.
Every pair of good glasses within the Ray-Ban Meta assortment accommodates seen cameras within the frames, one on either side. The earpieces conceal audio system and microphones, so you possibly can take heed to music, take calls, and extra. Not like the dearer Xreal Air good glasses, there are not any shows within the Ray-Ban Meta good glasses. Meta’s answer is considerably like Amazon’s Echo Frames however with cameras.
The primary-generation glasses, Ray-Ban Tales had 5MP cameras, limiting the standard of images and movies. With the brand new Ray-Ban Meta good glasses, the 12MP cameras ship portrait mode photos with 3,024-by-4,032 pixels. That’s the identical decision as many smartphones.
Video recording has 1080p decision at 30 frames per second (fps). At that measurement, the on-board 32GB reminiscence gained’t refill too rapidly. For essential occasions, you’ll nonetheless need to take out your smartphone, however having immediate entry to video recording may allow you to seize moments which may in any other case be misplaced. An LED lights up on the entrance to let others know you’re recording.
When recording movies, Ray-Ban Meta good glasses use a five-mic array to seize sound. For audio playback and calls, the 2 audio system within the earpieces have an open-ear design. Which means audio isn’t as personal as it’s with earbuds, however Meta claims there may be much less audio leakage than the unique Ray-Ban Tales. The second-generation good glasses have 50% louder sound, deeper bass, and better readability.
Whereas the Ray-Ban Meta good glasses aren’t the AR glasses of the long run, you possibly can say “Hey Meta” to present voice instructions. The voice assistant can take images, begin recordings, place calls, management music, and examine the battery degree, and it’s all powered by Meta’s AI.
One other nice new characteristic is water resistance rated at IPX4. Which means the good glasses are splash- and sweat-resistant, however you shouldn’t take them swimming.
Meta estimates the battery life at 4 hours with blended use and the included charging case extends utilization to as much as 32 hours. 22 minutes of charging fills the battery midway. It takes 75 minutes for a full cost.
Since Meta labored with Ray-Ban on the design, the good glasses can be found in basic Wayfarer frames in two sizes and quite a lot of colours. The brand new Headliner fashion is extra rounded and appears much like Ray-Ban’s Erika fashion. The load is below two ounces, so these needs to be pretty comfy for prolonged use.
Costs begin at $299 and can be found to order as we speak. For $329, you will get Polarized lenses and with Transitions lenses, the value is $379. Sun shades with Transitions lenses are photochromatic, so they’re clear whenever you put on them indoors and grow to be darker whenever you step into daylight, robotically shading your imaginative and prescient in vibrant gentle.
You may study extra and order at Ray-Ban’s web site.
