Today, Ray-Ban and Facebook launched the first pair of smart glasses that combine style and everyday wearability to help you stay present with friends, family, and the world around you. Ray-Ban Stories let you capture, share, and listen in a whole new way, so you can keep your eyes up and stay present in the moment.

Starting at $299, you can choose from 20 combinations of frame/lens styles from the most iconic frames Ray-Ban offers: Wayfarer, Round or Meteor. Ray-Ban Stories are available now at select Ray-Ban stores, on Ray-Ban.com, and will be rolling out to other retailers soon, in 6 countries including the US, UK, Canada, Italy, Ireland and Australia. They are also available with Polarized (starting at $329), Transitions lenses ($379) and prescription (varied pricing).

Key features of Ray-Ban Stories include:

  • Tech Meets Fashion: Choose the frames that fit your style and needs. Ray-Ban Stories comes in three styles: Wayfarer (also available in size Wayfarer L), Round and Meteor, and is offered in five colors and more lens choices, for 20 possible variations.

  • Never Miss a Photo Opp Again: Make “I wish I was able to get a picture of that!” a saying of the past. Instant photo and video (up to 30 seconds) lets you capture spontaneous moments using the dual 5MP cameras on the front of the frames. A quick button press A quick button press or use Facebook Assistant with a simple hands-free voice command, “Hey Facebook, take a photo” –– lets you snap spontaneous moments using the dual 5MP cameras on the front of the frames. A capture LED lights up when the cameras are on to notify those around you that photography or recording is taking place.

  • Convenient Built-In Audio:  Built-in Bluetooth and a 3-microphone audio array allow you to listen to your favorite media, music, or podcast from any app on your phone and take calls – all from the glasses.

  • Moments Worth Sharing:  Edit and enhance the everyday memories captured on Ray-Ban Stories using the Facebook View companion app (iOS and Android) and share them with family and friends, or across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, or any other app of your choice.

Ray-Ban Stories was designed with privacy in mind. We’re taking steps to make sure device owners–and the people around them–feel comfortable, safe, and informed. More information on these efforts, from specific product features to tips for device wearers, can be found in our dedicated microsite. You can find more information in our press release HERE, blog post HERE, and the press kit (videos, assets, images, etc.) can be found HERE.