Ray-Ban Stories: Difference between revisions
Xinreality (talk | contribs) Created page with "{{Device Infobox |image = Ray-Ban_Stories_Wayfarer.jpg |VR/AR = Augmented Reality (capture and audio only, no display) |Type = Smart glasses |Subtype = Camera-enabled Smart Glasses |Platform = |Creator = Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) and EssilorLuxottica |Developer = Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica |Manufacturer = EssilorLuxottica |Announcement Date = September 9, 2021 |Release Date = September 9, 2021 |Price = Starting at $299 USD |..." |
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|WiFi = 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz) | |WiFi = 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz) | ||
|Bluetooth = 5.0 | |Bluetooth = 5.0 | ||
|Power = 175mAh lithium polymer battery | |Power = 167/175mAh lithium polymer battery | ||
|Battery Capacity = 175mAh | |Battery Capacity = 175mAh | ||
|Battery Life = 3-6 hours (usage dependent) | |Battery Life = 3-6 hours (usage dependent) | ||
|Charge Time = 70 minutes (full charge) | |Charge Time = 70 minutes (full charge) | ||
|Dimensions = Varies by style (e.g., Wayfarer 50mm: 41.2mm height, 50mm width, 22mm bridge, 150mm temple length) | |Dimensions = Varies by style (e.g., Wayfarer 50mm: 41.2mm height, 50mm width, 22mm bridge, 150mm temple length) | ||
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=== Early Development === | === Early Development === | ||
The partnership between EssilorLuxottica and Facebook was publicly announced on September | The partnership between EssilorLuxottica and Facebook was publicly announced on September 16, 2020, by Meta CEO [[Mark Zuckerberg]] during the seventh annual Facebook Connect conference.<ref name="wikipedia_rbs">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Meta |title=Ray-Ban Meta - Wikipedia |publisher=Wikipedia}}</ref> Meta's Reality Labs hardware team began prototyping camera-equipped glasses in 2018 as part of Project Aria, with Luxottica handling industrial design and frame production.<ref name="VergeHandsOn">{{cite web |title=Ray-Ban Stories: hands-on with Facebook's first smart glasses |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22662809/facebook-ray-ban-stories-camera-smart-glasses-hands-on |website=The Verge |date=2021-09-09}}</ref> | ||
The project aimed to seamlessly integrate smart technology into an iconic and fashionable form factor.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/> A significant challenge was miniaturization, fitting two cameras, micro-speakers, a three-microphone array, a [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] processor, a capacitive touchpad, and a battery into a lightweight frame.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/><ref name="howtogeek_review">{{cite web |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/757000/ray-ban-stories-review-get-these-off-my-face/ |title=Ray-Ban Stories Review: Get These Off My Face |publisher=How-To Geek |date=2021-10-08}}</ref> This involved re-engineering components and extensive design iterations to maintain the classic Ray-Ban aesthetic.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/> | The project aimed to seamlessly integrate smart technology into an iconic and fashionable form factor.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/> A significant challenge was miniaturization, fitting two cameras, micro-speakers, a three-microphone array, a [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] processor, a capacitive touchpad, and a battery into a lightweight frame.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/><ref name="howtogeek_review">{{cite web |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/757000/ray-ban-stories-review-get-these-off-my-face/ |title=Ray-Ban Stories Review: Get These Off My Face |publisher=How-To Geek |date=2021-10-08}}</ref> This involved re-engineering components and extensive design iterations to maintain the classic Ray-Ban aesthetic.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"/> | ||
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| GPU || Integrated Adreno GPU | | GPU || Integrated Adreno GPU | ||
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| Battery || 175mAh lithium polymer | | Battery || 167/175mAh lithium polymer | ||
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| Connectivity || Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz) | | Connectivity || Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz) | ||
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| Charging Time || 70 minutes (glasses), 180 minutes (case) | | Charging Time || 70 minutes (glasses), 180 minutes (case) | ||
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| Battery Life || 3-6 hours (glasses) | | Battery Life || 3-6 hours (glasses) | ||
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| Styles || Wayfarer (50mm, 53mm), Round (48mm), Meteor (51mm) | | Styles || Wayfarer (50mm, 53mm), Round (48mm), Meteor (51mm) | ||