Sunglasses cleaning is not hard once you know how to safely handle them. Which cleaners work the most gently go a long way toward protecting your lenses too. Plus, which cleaning cloths scratch the least also extends the life of your sunglasses. Indeed, clubmaster all these factors are essential in preserving the stylish, pristine Ray Ban look. When a major global brand like Luxottica, which has owned Ray-Ban since 1999, promises that its glasses have these eye-protection features, they must back it up.
Because it’s not an in-ear speaker, you can hear some outside noise — I find this actually great for walking around when you do want to be slightly aware of your surroundings, and it’s probably also great for biking. For clarity’s sake, I will herein refer to Ray-Ban Stories as “Facebook glasses,” because that’s exactly what I know you are thinking when you read this. The words “Facebook” and “glasses” are making the hair on the back of your neck stand up, right?
EssilorLuxottica shares this vision for wearables that will transform the way we connect and interact with other people and the world around us. The launch of the first-generation Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses is an exciting glimpse at what’s possible when we begin to shift to devices that enhance day-to-day life, rather than distract from it. These Ray-Bans are decidedly not a Facebook-branded product, like its Oculus VR headset or Portal video calling device lineup. Facebook is supplying the tech and software that powers the glasses, while Ray-Ban oversees the design and sale of them. Both companies declined to discuss the financial details of the arrangement. The companion View app is bare-bones, serving as a camera roll for the glasses with basic editing capabilities.
The phrase “secret spy camera glasses” is making your heart race. Knowing that Facebook is discussing building facial recognition into these things curdles the stomach. Get email exclusives, special offers and more delivered right to your inbox.
Buy these at most any place that sells sunglasses such as Walmart, Pearl, Lens Crafters, Sam’s Club, et al. Use this cloth, only to dry the rinsed lenses only; not for actual cleaning. For washing, gently rub the soaped up sunglasses with your fingers. Avoid excessive rubbing, as this too can wear out the AR coatings too early. However, avoid those dish soaps that contain lotions, oils, and lanolin for skin softening.
Acetate frames like the Wayfarer are smooth and seamless because theycut them from a single block. If you’ve ever owned or tried on a pair of Ray-Ban knockoffs, you’ll see and feel the difference in the details – the real thing has perfectly aligned fit and edges with hinges that open and close smoothly. Both Ray-Ban and Oakley use high quality materials in the making of their frames. Ray-Ban’s frames are built for everyday use while Oakley is more focused on protection and performance with durable, flexible frames that can withstand impact. Founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard in his garage, the fledgling company initially sold handlebar grips for motocross.