{"id":133894,"date":"2021-09-10T12:48:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T10:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/?p=133894"},"modified":"2024-02-22T20:29:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T18:29:38","slug":"the-collaboration-between-facebook-luxottica-and-ray-ban-has-given-birth-to-a-new-generation-of-smart-glasses-the-ray-ban-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/en\/the-collaboration-between-facebook-luxottica-and-ray-ban-has-given-birth-to-a-new-generation-of-smart-glasses-the-ray-ban-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"The collaboration between Facebook, Luxottica and Ray-Ban has given birth to a new generation of smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Stories."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The collaboration between <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/tag\/en\/facebook\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/tag\/en\/luxottica\">Luxottica<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/tag\/en\/rayban\">Ray-Ban<\/a> has given birth to a <strong>new generation of smart glasses<\/strong>, the <strong>Ray-Ban Stories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_uOFWU4o3tw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fashion and technology come together<\/strong> to offer a unique and cutting-edge product and if <strong>in the past it seemed impossible<\/strong> to have glasses from which to take pictures, answer the phone or make videos, today Luxottica, Ray-Ban and Facebook have made it possible .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rayban-stories-lead-2-1631219743.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"115736\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These <strong>smart glasses<\/strong> in fact allow you to precisely take <strong>photographs<\/strong>, <strong>shoot videos<\/strong> of up to 30 seconds, play music, share data on <strong>social networks<\/strong> and finally manage <strong>calls or SMS<\/strong> thanks to their <strong>Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The question arises spontaneously <strong>how it is possible<\/strong> to have so many features and technologies in a pair of glasses, but above all how they can be managed. Here the manufacturers have placed the <strong>control buttons along the temples<\/strong>, slightly larger than the classic ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ray-ban-stories-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"947\" data-id=\"115737\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>left arm<\/strong> internally has the <strong>power button<\/strong> of the glasses, while the <strong>right one<\/strong> has integrated the button with which you <strong>can start a video or generate a shot<\/strong>, based on the pressure exerted. Also from the right arm, by touching the surface, it is possible to <strong>enable the voice interface<\/strong> and modulate the <strong>volume<\/strong> of the speakers whose outputs are located at the bottom of the rods.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>vocal microphones<\/strong> are located precisely next to the Ray-Ban logo, while the <strong>two 5 Megapixel cameras<\/strong> are located near the hinges. For privacy reasons, when you are taking a photo or shooting a video, a small <strong>LED<\/strong> light turns on to indicate this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ray-ban-stories-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"115739\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The glasses, like the latest generation Bluetooth headsets, are <strong>recharged in the case<\/strong> connected to the power outlet, have an <strong>autonomy of 6 hours<\/strong> and, a small limit, are not yet designed to withstand water.<\/p>\n<p>Having listed all the features of the new smart glasses, let&#8217;s see what really makes them iconic: the chosen <strong>models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Luxottica (owner of Ray-Ban for about twenty-two years) has selected three models of the popular American brand: the <strong>Wayfarer<\/strong>, the <strong>Round<\/strong> and the <strong>Meteor<\/strong> which obviously maintain their unmistakable aesthetic, an integral part of today&#8217;s Western culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rayban-stories-modelli.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"115740\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>So has the smartphone been surpassed<\/strong> in the name of an equally functional fashion accessory?<strong> Not entirely<\/strong>, in fact, the manufacturing companies specify that it is necessary to manage the data (photographs and videos) produced by the glasses through a smartphone app, <strong>Facebook View<\/strong>, accessible with a single account.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qISv4FUjE84\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ray-Ban Stories are available in select stores or on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ray-ban.com\/italy\/discover-ray-ban-stories\/clp\">Ray-Ban website<\/a>. The price ranges from $ <strong>299 to $ 379<\/strong>, depending on the type of lens chosen (basic, polarized or photochromic lens). In Italy the price starts from <strong>\u20ac 329 to reach a maximum of \u20ac 409<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/en\/iris-apfel-blows-this-year-100-candles-to-celebrate-she-team-up-with-zenni-optical-in-a-selection-of-glasses\/\">Iris Apfel blows this year 100 candles, to celebrate she teams up with Zenni Optical in a selection of glasses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitfashion.com\/en\/eyewear-the-new-a-cold-wall-x-retrosuperfuture-collection\/\">Eyewear: the new A COLD WALL x RETROSUPERFUTURE collection<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The collaboration between Facebook, Luxottica and Ray-Ban has given birth to a new generation of smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Stories. 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