Meta, the parent company behind the social media platform Facebook, has debuted a line of smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban named 'Ray-Ban Stories,' which seamlessly incorporate social connectivity through 'Facebook View.' Ray-Ban Stories glasses feature dual 5-megapixel cameras, in-built audio for media or phone calls, and an intuitive touch control system. The touch controls allow users to change the song, pause media playback, take a photo, or record a video easily through a responsive touchpad.
In addition to these convenient features, which are very reminiscent of the Google Glass venture from 2013, Ray-Ban Stories have integrated Facebook View onto the tech wearable. Facebook View functions as a companion smartphone application that allows users to connect their glasses to their phones. This connection makes transferring videos, photos, and content easy, allowing for quick and convenient access to media for use on Facebook.
While the current state of Ray-Ban Stories makes them quite similar to the Snapchat Spectacles, the integration that these smart glasses hold with Facebook View could allow for live streaming, content creation, and a new level of influencer connection where viewers can literally see what their favorite personality is seeing.
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Meta and 'Ray-Ban Stories' Have Debuted 'Facebook View'
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