Ray Ban Meta Smart Glasses?

[djg21]

Is anyone using Ray Ban Meta smart glasses as cycling glasses? I’m not a social media person, but these could be an alternative to Cycliq safety cameras, which in my experience have had quality issues with lousy customer support. It could be interesting to have the ability to shoot photos and videos from an eye-level perspective with audible, hands-free commands, and to also have open-ear audio capability to listen to music and receive calls if necessary.

I’ve always used Rudy Project with photochromatic progressive lenses on my bike. I’ve collected a few pair over the years. It’s time for new lenses. Oddly, it costs the same to purchase a new set of RP glasses with lenses as it does to purchase just lenses. I’m thinking the Metas won’t cost much more and they look interesting. I’m thinking this technology is going to find its way into a cycling-specific eyewear soon, but the Ray Bans don’t look bad and aren’t outrageously priced. Any experiences?

https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses

https://youtu.be/WG0AhMoFGyQ

https://youtu.be/spAx64uvI34

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIVRmDDChiA

https://www.wired.com/review/review-...smart-glasses/

[makoti]

Well, those are interesting

[NHAero]

Amazing.

[MikeD]

How's the picture quality though? and non-wrap around sunglasses are not as good for cycling.

[djg21]

Originally Posted by MikeD

How's the picture quality though? and non-wrap around sunglasses are not as good for cycling.

Watch the YouTube reviews. It looks pretty decent. Maybe not as high resolution as possible with a Go Pro, but the stabilization looks pretty solid.

[flying]

Like something Q would give James Bond

[AngryScientist]

Wow. Very interesting.

I am also pleasantly shocked when I clicked and looked at the price. Much less expensive than I would have guessed.

[redir]

I agree with the glasshole part of the article.

What kind of storage does it have? Battery life? would it really work for a cycling dashboard cam? Didn't seem to be prescription friendly either. I would think light responsive lenses would be a must too for cycling. Finally, they are essentially Wayfarers which are classic in design but probably not the best cycling glasses. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer

[djg21]

Originally Posted by redir

I agree with the glasshole part of the article.

What kind of storage does it have? Battery life? would it really work for a cycling dashboard cam? Didn't seem to be prescription friendly either. I would think light responsive lenses would be a must too for cycling. Finally, they are essentially Wayfarers which are classic in design but probably not the best cycling glasses. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer

Specs are here: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/discover...rt-glasses/clp. Scroll to bottom of the page. If you read the links I provided, you have seen that it’s prescription friendly (even progressives), and available with dark, clear or transitions lenses.

[redir]

Originally Posted by djg21

Specs are here: https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/discover...rt-glasses/clp. Scroll to bottom of the page. If you read the links I provided, you have seen that it’s prescription friendly (even progressives), and available with dark, clear or transitions lenses.

Well that is quite impressive for what it is. If you ever decide getting them let us know how they work. I've been wanting those Cycliq cameras for a long time now but have heard too many stories as you mentioned about them.

[MikeD]

If you're getting them for audio, they ain't as good as the Bose glasses that were discontinued, and those lacked bass unless you wear earwarmers over them.

[nonprophet]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I am also pleasantly shocked when I clicked and looked at the price. Much less expensive than I would have guessed.

They’re cheap because Meta makes their money off of advertising, not selling hardware. These are just another loss leader for their data collection business.

[djg21]

Originally Posted by nonprophet

They’re cheap because Meta makes their money off of advertising, not selling hardware. These are just another loss leader for their data collection business.

My bet is that there will be a wrap-around cycling variant made by some company soon. It seems like a no-brainer for a company like Oakley for instance.

[sg8357]

Originally Posted by nonprophet

They’re cheap because Meta makes their money off of advertising, not selling hardware. These are just another loss leader for their data collection business.

Wearable point of sale terminal, Amazon will do Echo Glasses no doubt.
"Blink to Buy" is coming soon.

[eippo1]

Anyone ever read Transmetropolitan? These would be right up Spider Jerusalem's alley.