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'''Ray-Ban Stories''' are [[smart glasses]] developed as a collaboration between [[Meta Platforms]] (formerly Facebook) and [[EssilorLuxottica]], Ray-Ban's parent company.<ref name="zdnet_announce"> | '''Ray-Ban Stories''' are [[smart glasses]] developed as a collaboration between [[Meta Platforms]] (formerly Facebook) and [[EssilorLuxottica]], Ray-Ban's parent company.<ref name="zdnet_announce"></ref> Announced and released on September 9, 2021, they were marketed as a "new way to capture, share and listen" and represent Meta's first consumer product related to its [[metaverse]] ambitions.<ref name="launch"></ref> These glasses integrate technology into classic Ray-Ban designs, combining dual cameras, open-ear speakers, and wireless connectivity in a form factor only 5 grams heavier than traditional Ray-Ban frames.<ref name="fbrs_miniaturization"></ref> | ||
Unlike true [[augmented reality]] (AR) headsets, Ray-Ban Stories do not feature a visual display or overlay digital information onto the user's view of the real world.<ref name="forbes_review"> | Unlike true [[augmented reality]] (AR) headsets, Ray-Ban Stories do not feature a visual display or overlay digital information onto the user's view of the real world.<ref name="forbes_review"></ref> Instead, they focus on discrete content capture and audio functionality, serving as a stepping stone toward full [[augmented reality]] glasses.<ref name="techradar">{{cite web |url=https://techradar.com/reviews/ray-ban-stories |title=Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses review |publisher=TechRadar |date=2021-10-01}}</ref> | ||
== History and Development == | == History and Development == | ||
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* Voice command recognition ("Hey Facebook") | * Voice command recognition ("Hey Facebook") | ||
* Touch-sensitive volume controls on the right temple | * Touch-sensitive volume controls on the right temple | ||
* Open-ear design for situational awareness<ref name="techadvisor"> | * Open-ear design for situational awareness<ref name="techadvisor"></ref> | ||
=== Processing and Storage === | === Processing and Storage === | ||
Ray-Ban Stories are powered by an optimized [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] processor designed for wearable applications. Teardown analysis reveals a Snapdragon Wear-class package with integrated ARM CPU and Adreno GPU.<ref name="DigiKey"> | Ray-Ban Stories are powered by an optimized [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] processor designed for wearable applications. Teardown analysis reveals a Snapdragon Wear-class package with integrated ARM CPU and Adreno GPU.<ref name="DigiKey"></ref> The glasses include 512MB of [[LPDDR3]] memory and 4GB of [[NAND flash]] / eMMC storage, capable of storing approximately 500 photos or 30+ videos before requiring synchronization.<ref name="techinsights"/> | ||
Additional technical specifications include: | Additional technical specifications include: | ||
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* 175mAh [[lithium polymer battery]] | * 175mAh [[lithium polymer battery]] | ||
* Ambient light sensor for automatic camera adjustment | * Ambient light sensor for automatic camera adjustment | ||
* Touch sensor and proximity sensor<ref name="beckystern"> | * Touch sensor and proximity sensor<ref name="beckystern"></ref> | ||
=== Battery Life and Charging === | === Battery Life and Charging === | ||