Last week, amid the series of global product launches that include the new Apple iPads, Watches, and Sony PlayStation 5 series, Facebook's announcement to collaborate with Ray-Ban got little media attention.
During the Facebook Connect event, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the company's Facebook Reality Lab will be partnering with Ray-Ban to bring the first commericial variant of the smart glasses.
Unlike the weird Google Glasses or any other odd-looking prototypes with protruding lens shown in the past, Facebook-RB smart glasses will have a classic Ray-Ban sun shades design but will offer superior user-experience.
"Together, we’ll build and release a pair of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses in 2021. They’ll combine innovative technology with fashion-forward style and help people better connect with friends and family," Facebook said.
Hugo Barra, vice president, Facebook Reality Labs, teased Facebook's Ray-Ban smart glasses. check it out below.
Besides Ray-Ban smart glasses announcement, the company launched the next-generation Virtual Reality hear gear Oculus Quest 2.
It comes with a better resolution display, weighs less than the original Quest, and costs $299 (approx. Rs 21, 969). It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor and 6GB of memory, which promises immersive experiences. It has a newly redesigned controllers for better ergonomics and longer battery life. Pre-order service is live in select markets and Quest 2 will ship October 13.
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