Meta launches the second generation of smart glasses
This is a collaboration with the well-known company Ray-Ban
The glasses offer improved speakers but advanced cameras
Although smart glasses are not completely new to the market, Facebook’s parent company is coming up with a beefed-up version. In its second version offers a completely redesigned platform, with enhanced photo and audio features, now adds streaming capabilities. In addition, she did not neglect the modern design and redesign of the accompanying application Meta View.
After failure comes a second attempt
The first version of Meta’s smart glasses did not meet the expected success among users. Still, she was undeterred and introduced an improved design of the iconic glasses. In addition to the traditional glossy and matte black frames now offers three transparent colors – Matte Jeans, Shiny Caramel and Shiny Rebel Black. As for the technological shift, among the most significant and user-expected changes is the camera resolution, which jumped from the original 5 megapixels to an ultra-wide 12 megapixels. Storage will now offer 35GB, compared to 4GB on the previous model.
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Recording and streaming in better quality
Now you can too record in Full HD 1080p, but clips are limited to just 60 seconds. If you want to stream, you can broadcast directly to Facebook or Instagram using your phone near the glasses. You’re probably wondering how it is with the battery – they didn’t forget about it either, the battery life is stated to be around 6 hours, and with active use, for example during a stream, you can reach a maximum of four hours.
The microphone and speakers have also been upgraded
The device boasts five audio speakers and microphones that are carefully placed in key locations. Of particular note is the microphone hidden in the nose section, designed to ensure clear sound during phone calls. They are also another significant improvement speakers inside the legs, which are 50% louder than earlier models. According to reviews, it will not affect your privacy in any way, only you can hear the music and the phone. The glasses also have an intuitive touch panel that simplifies capturing moments in the form of photos or videos. And for those who prefer hands-free control, the glasses offer the option of voice commands.
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Smart glasses Ray-Ban Meta availability in the Czech Republic?
The collection of smart glasses will be available for pre-order from September 27th and sales will begin on October 17th. Unfortunately, the glasses will only be available in the following countries: USA, UK, Italy, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden. If you do not have the opportunity to buy them directly in these countries, you can use international websites such as Ray-Ban, Meta, Best Buy or the well-known Amazon, which also operates in the Czech Republic. To function properly, the Meta View application is needed, which is currently not available in our country.
Do you think these glasses are another flop or a step into the future?
Source: Meta
2023-10-13 08:00:22
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