I was thinking prescription lenses until you said not water resistant so they lose a sale there for me but maybe the 2.0 version will update some of the cons in the 1st version
definitely, it would be so convenient to snap a picture of exactly what i'm seeing with my glasses. but the idea of putting facebook on my face, i'll pass.
Pretty insane considering the amount of talent and money these companies have. Like.. wtf? How? If even shit design takes dozens of meetings to approve?!
ig they might be familiar with the issues but considering the design of these glasses, it might take some times to actually figure out things hardware wise?
Hey James I hope you been doing good brother. Stay safe out there I definitely enjoy your videos I'm not really sure why because I'm always so broke I can't afford to buy anything that you bring on your channel but the idea of it's pretty cool. If I had to guess I would say it's more your personality that draws me to your channel then necessarily the content. Plus I love your golden retriever. My chocolate lab Emma sends her love 🐾🐾🐾❤️
The tech industry continues to conjure up more and more ridiculous scenarios. From "Hold on I have to plug in my trash can" to "One second I have to log into my sunglasses." That said I do love your reviews on them.
I was just thinking, I wish I had a way to give Facebook access to everything I see, hear and say. Now we have a way! Just waiting for the neural implant to grant them access to my thoughts. Can’t wait 😑
Regardlessly US government can spy on your any conversation digitally, so I guess if one doesn't have problem with that, then how could facebook give any harm.
@@claycassin8437 Why do people litterially think Facebook is spying on you? Yet here you are on TH-cam! Lol. Are you so important that you litterially think a tech company with billions of users would spy on you? How paranoid are you? Maybe you should get rid of all your electronics! You are way to paranoid to own any electronics whatsoever!
The 30-second limitation is ridiculous. They are wifi- and bluetooth-compatible: they should be able to stream and record video indefinitely, so long as the video is stored in the cloud
I think it's mostly because of battery. I mean, recording indefinitely (until the battery runs out) sounds alright... *ONLY* if it's an intended recording. How about if you accidentally press record while putting the glasses down, and then it drains its battery just filming the floor? Doesn't sound good.
@@estoylaroca that's an interesting point. But there are larger concerns with unintentional recording from the perspective of your own eyes, for instance, in the bathroom. He didn't really expound on this, but hopefully the recording light inside works as intended
This is a prime product for loop recording. Why the fuck WOULDNT they at least include that instead of a trash 30 second recording after having to take the time and push a button. It’s as if they have no fucking clue how to take candid shots.
I was thinking the same, but then I just realized how many people would love to buy this to actually live stream & I’m assuming 100% of the people. I’m thinking that could be a reason, imagine having 50% of your Instagram friends live for anything they’re doing? lol
With a $300 price tag, I would expect at least rudimentary "augmented reality." The fact the the lenses are just shades 😎 for your peepers makes the whole thing a non-starter for me. Also, I can buy a four gigabyte camera for lots less than $300. For making instructional videos (or POV porn), you might be able to make an argument for them, but otherwise, a big thumbs-down.
Lucky bystanders who would feel violated with a camera pointed at them. Now they dont have to feel uncomfortable or violated by your recording them. Yay
When I was young, my peers told me if you see someone talking to themselves, they were mad. Now it looks like everyone is talking to themselves, and the world has gone mad🤪
I would trade music playing for an option to adjust the darkness of the lens like they do on those magic windows. If I don't want to have my eyes shaded so much like I'm inside or something or it's night time I don't want to have to wear sunglasses to film that way so I have to have two different cameras anyway.
Pretty sure that Google and Snapchat both tried something similar and it didn't do well for them. I realize Google Glass was a bit different, but it's in the same ballpark. 🤷♂️ As a few people have mentioned though, number one I would hate to give Facebook more access to my life being able to record and view what I'm doing. Plus the fact that you could be recording someone and they have no idea so there's a little bit of a privacy concern there as well.
@@Freakinreviews Yeah, good point. I occasionally see someone wearing them in a pic or they are mentioned. I do remember that they were incredibly hard to get when they launched, which I'm guessing was more of a marketing ploy by Snapchat than a supply chain issue. I wonder how much the price has come down, compared to their launch price, and if you can still purchase them direct from Snapchat or if they are only available used through resellers now...
@@Freakinreviews ok... follow-up, I actually found that they are still available through Snapchat on their spectacles site, and they actually have a third version coming out soon. They look nothing like the original version. (Also, I'm commenting in the middle of watching the video so if you cover this stuff already I apologize for jumping the gun with my comment, LOL)
I get what you are saying about the privacy concerns but the sad thing depending on the state you live in you only need one person consent I’m not sure how that works if you arnt one being filmed but doing the filming
Facebook tracking you isn't the main issue, people just don't want to directly or indirectly fund Facebook through more access to their lives. I'm happy that people are caring about privacy and not just saying "well, you're being tracked anyway". It's like saying you wouldn't stop and pick up litter because, "other people are going to do it". It's not about whether or not change happens immediately when YOU do something, it's about an idea that people support.
100% agree. I don't use facebook that often. I checked my usage last week and it said 1 minute. I also don't take pictures with my facebook app. If you take pictures with these glasses I bet facebook can see them. Also I wonder if it posts the picture to your account right away without asking? Google is scary enough, but facebook I'm scared of more. If you get their VR goggles you need a facebook account, and you need one with these which is just trusting facebook to much. Facebook and apple are two companies that I trust the least.
They seem decent, but unnecessary given what they offer. Most people have a phone AND earbuds, why buy something that does everything these do but worse. It's not like people don't already have their phone and earbuds with them....cool premise but more a novelty gadget than anything else. Couldn't care less about the "privacy" factor, nothing interesting I do requires privacy, but the fact it's locked (like the Oculus) to Facebook is another point against.
it doesnt matter, if it wasnt facebook it would be something somewhere else..... the better question is what is everyone doing that they are so worried about facebook??
It's not just the weird nuance of these glasses that makes them $300. Simply put, RayBans are fantastic glasses and very durable and are worth the money in my opinion.
Interfacing with this thing seems annoying. The audio quality is surprisingly good. Your voice comes through very clearly. Seems the stabilization actually does better with jogging than running, curiously.
As far as taking video, you have to touch the button every time to get a 30 sec video? There’s no way to take a series of 30 second videos without repeatedly touching the glasses?
You looked okay, but a bit like Morocco Mole… Too bad the speakers weren’t BONE CONDUCTING, might have helped the bass. A Dash-cam mode, could be perfect, or too much like Big Brother. The TOO-DARK FACTOR wasn’t addressed, can you see driving info on dashboard, while wearing? (my issue with non night vision Tac Glasses)
This reminds me of my Apple Watch. I got the regular version and had to carry my phone around constantly because it needed to be tethered and I kept asking myself if I was too lazy to reach into my back pocket and pull out my phone. It ended up being a redundancy. I traded it in for the cellular version - now I can leave my phone at home while I’m jogging or whatever (though the battery gets drained quick when it’s on cellular). The functionality of these glasses feels completely redundant
I live in Warner Robins and it looks like you filmed this down the street from where I live. What is your connection to Warner Robins (Warner Vegas…..the jewel of middle Georgia)? Love the channel!
They look like cool glasses but they r expensive lol 😎😂😂😂 n plus I from Georgia too I stay about 30 minutes from Warner Robins because I from Hawkinsville maybe I see there one day buddy lol 😂😎😂😎
No IP rating at all ? So not waterproof in the least bit ? That's even a harder pass I live in Washington for heck sakes. These things would be garbage 5 minutes after I unbox them. 👎👎
I'm a simple man. I see facebook and nope out immediately. They ruined Quest VR by forcing you to have a facebook account but now they are growing another tentacle with these glasses.
These glasses are probably not going to improve much over time because the problems they have are physical, not digital. The poor sound quality for the music player. That is a physical limitation. No amount of more transistors is going to fix it. The optics will NEVER get better. Again, it is a physical limitation. Price goes up astronomically the more work you do to a glass lens. The touch area might get better, but probably not because it's more a YOU problem with your big old mitts and the fact that you cannot see your glasses (the temples) when they are on your head.
The sound quality isn’t a physical limitation, there are plenty of options to improve the EQ variations, the issue comes from the fact that the technology required tends to be rather sensitive or expensive. You can buy some seriously cheap and small IEMs with impressive audio quality, but theres a difference between an in ear speaker and an over ear speaker, but the technology is similar.
@@RagingBadger68 The problem is the speakers and how far they are from your ears. That cannot be fixed. They are the size of bud-drivers and an inch away from your ear. That cannot be solved. It is a PHYSICAL limitation. You are limited by the size of the temple of the glasses (you are limited to a driver that will fit inside the temples, which are probably a mm thick by 3 or 4mm high. ). They can't go in your ear unless it has wires hanging off of it to fit in your ear.
It’s a sound limitation that is also found in open back headphones which tend to have less bass (sometimes this is a preference) but if I was jogging or walking near traffic I would like the music being secondary to my surroundings for safety. I have good noise canceling options but I never use them when I’m near traffic.
the Facebook thing kills this product. If it was open to use directly with your computer at your own discretion it would’ve sold like hot cakes because they do look nice and features work decently.
Everyone whining about Facebook integration: you all worried so much about "privacy" need to get rid of your phones, and anything that connects to the internet.
ty for stating that people are so scared about everything.. i bought these havent been delivered yet just waiting not gonna lie kinda hesitent to wear them now.. their was a guy on facebook threating to destroy them and hurt people who wore these lol not scared of people like him but dont want 300 dollars destroyed
I bought these glasses and so far I have been happy with them. I only use them to take video clips whereby I wouldn't normally have done so. They've been great to make short story videos whilst out and about in the city or cycling with my wife. The 30 second limitation is annoying, but it is amazing how you can make great montages which are ideal for sharing with friends. Overall they are not going to compete with something like a DJI Pocket, but if you know what you are buying then they are worth the money.
They are not too bad! Sound is good, they look great on you by the way!! I just think the price point isa little steep for what they are but all in all its something that a gadget type person would really enjoy.
I own a pair. I thought they seemed cool for holiday trips and stuff but I was on the fence. I went to the shop and the guy showed me some footage of his so I bought some and I love them they’re so convenient easy to use you’ve got your glasses on all the time when you’re outside so the camera is always there. the footage is pretty good personally I think definitely worth the money.
I'd love to see something like this available in multiple frame styles (including ones where buttons are on the other side for us south-paws), with a HUD, and with an open-source OS (especially not linked to Facebook, Google, Apple, or Microsoft). It's also be great if they had mechanical buttons instead of the touch pad. Either way I'm glad that this exists but it's certainly not for me.
it would be a kind of fun toy, but the $300 price tag makes it a very hard pass for me. I have a digital camera, and a camcorder, I don't need one on my face all the time.
There are cheap Chinese glasses that produce better quality pics and videos, cost a fraction. I am not convinced about video and pic quality of those raybans, the video stutter
Yeah, I am 60 years old, been in the Tech field my whole career. Never had a Facebook account, and never will. So guess I am OUT for these. How will I live through the shame of it all? I think I will be alright. LOL.. 300 DOLLARS!! That's insane. Oh, just FYI, when you take off glasses of ANY kind, you either take them off by the bridge or the frame around the lenses.
They seem like a fun gadget 😎 but not for $300. .... not having decent sound, or phone calls cut off music 🎶 ... ☝🏼accidentally videoing, or turning on music, ... and I can easily see a ooops, I set my sunglasses 🕶 down & forgot them 😯 (happens to many) basically incognito videoing is all I think they’re good for (I don’t secret video, many would 😉 I dumped FB yrs ago, this is more control & invasive than the norm, they’d see ALL ..😶... Fun share 👏🏼 totally appreciated it 😊
looking at all these features. there are these points I found out:- -Take the glasses off by the neck. -There should be symbols of the brand at the neck or very visible positions. -I believe short tap video was for emergency situations or crime occuring near you. - they should only use touchscreen for mobile everything else just use buttons .
💥Only 30 second video clips and tremendous wind noise outdoors? 5 MP stills…?? Definitely crossing these off of my list. A Facebook collab… totally confirmed my choice. 👎🏼👎🏼
Is that a gloss black frame with dark gray lenses WITH black cameras, hinges and button?? I’ve been looking everywhere for those but couldn’t even find it on their website! The gloss black+dark gray lenses come with silver cameras, hinges, and button.
Great video as alway... but may I just say something? Never a fan of overpriced and not fashionable Ray-Ban glasses. 30 seconds of video and FB app to work? Ray-Ban... are you serious? :D
I really love the ridiculous ridiculing of obvious features... "There's no bass" or "the touch controls are too sensitive" or "its taking a while to get used to" Thats all crazy obvious. Not much bass because they're sun glasses. Next. Touch controls are supposed to be sensitive, if they weren't, people would be complaining about that too. Next. Yes, smart glasses take a while to get used to. Next. I've also seen people complain about the limit of recording... yall realize these are literal sun glasses, right? They're not meant to hold super beefy batteries to record for minutes and minutes.
I'm highly considering getting these. Even though I know there are some pitfalls and I really like your little PicoMic 2 Pro lavalier mic as well! I'm highly considering getting those too! Thank you!
Photos not very sharp. Exposure was meh, very limited dynamic range. Considering how poorly the shadows were exposed I’m guessing low light performance sucks - but you wouldn’t be wearing sunglasses in low light situations, so maybe it’s unfair to call them out on that. So it pretty much sucks as a camera. But I like the ability to take phone calls with good audio so I can talk clearly with all the extended car warranty salespeople.
Many people don't have a Facebook account or cancelled it and don't want to reopen the account, to force or require someone to open a FACEBOOK account in order to be able to use this eyeglass is a turn off to me.
Does anybody know if Google play removed the Facebook view app.....I want the glasses but can not find the app on GOOGLE PLAY....and my phone is 4 4 version of Galaxy note 4 too.
It wouldn't take long to accidentally post something you don't want to on Facebook. Like using public toilets😒 Same way I wouldn't want anyone wearing or bringing these in my house. Yes there's smaller hidden cameras to worry about, but I'm not a fan of these.
The concern about Facebook is totally valid, but would you use these if Facebook weren't in the picture?
Absolutely. With them being a Facebook-obligate device, no.
I was thinking prescription lenses until you said not water resistant so they lose a sale there for me but maybe the 2.0 version will update some of the cons in the 1st version
YES!
@@raymondjames336 Agreed. I was considering some prescription lenses as well, but without some water resistance, I can't risk it.
definitely, it would be so convenient to snap a picture of exactly what i'm seeing with my glasses. but the idea of putting facebook on my face, i'll pass.
The touch pad being very vague would be easily fixed with just some miniature little bumps on the side of the glasses.
Another classic failure of design when an engineer never does a user interface test with real users. Thanks for the heads-up.
Pretty insane considering the amount of talent and money these companies have. Like.. wtf? How? If even shit design takes dozens of meetings to approve?!
There are human interface engineers, but it seems no one listens to them.
ig they might be familiar with the issues but considering the design of these glasses, it might take some times to actually figure out things hardware wise?
Are they available in prescription?
Hi James!
They really suit your face . Great looking 👌
Hey James I hope you been doing good brother. Stay safe out there I definitely enjoy your videos I'm not really sure why because I'm always so broke I can't afford to buy anything that you bring on your channel but the idea of it's pretty cool. If I had to guess I would say it's more your personality that draws me to your channel then necessarily the content. Plus I love your golden retriever. My chocolate lab Emma sends her love 🐾🐾🐾❤️
I've been watching Freakin Reviews for years, and live in Warner Robins, GA and work at Shirley Hills Elementary, this video was surreal
The school has changed a lot since I was last there!
@@Freakinreviews I KNEW you would be a DEMON and not an EAGLE!
Beyond any price tag, the fact that you have to have an integrated Facebook app just to even use these things makes them unacceptable and not worth it
The tech industry continues to conjure up more and more ridiculous scenarios. From "Hold on I have to plug in my trash can" to "One second I have to log into my sunglasses." That said I do love your reviews on them.
Sounds ridiculous but that can go the same for the very thing your addicted to, hold on let me log into my phone.
@@dopessongs3635 got em
I was just thinking, I wish I had a way to give Facebook access to everything I see, hear and say. Now we have a way! Just waiting for the neural implant to grant them access to my thoughts. Can’t wait 😑
Regardlessly US government can spy on your any conversation digitally, so I guess if one doesn't have problem with that, then how could facebook give any harm.
@@aabhasrai303 no they don't . They have the ability to so which is different
Its like saying you shouldn't have walls cause search warrants exist
They already do you just don't realize it yet. 😒
They don't need implants anymore.
@@aabhasrai303 Uh, we do have a problem with that, and Facebook is literally destroying human civilization. That is not hyperbole.
@@claycassin8437 Why do people litterially think Facebook is spying on you? Yet here you are on TH-cam! Lol. Are you so important that you litterially think a tech company with billions of users would spy on you? How paranoid are you? Maybe you should get rid of all your electronics! You are way to paranoid to own any electronics whatsoever!
👎 ""GARBAGE"👎
THE MERE FACT THAT YOU NEED A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT FOR THEM TO WORK...👎👎👎
Ya, since they are a co-op between facebook and RayBan.... what have you invented lately? oh right... nothing.... keep up the good work....
No thanks , don’t want Zuckerberg seeing what’s missing in my house and bombarding me with advertisements
It's a concern a lot of people have. I'm not sure Ray-Ban anticipated such a pushback on the collaboration.
@@Freakinreviews a glasses company without any vision, how ironic
Even worse, a glasses company with poor vision.
People are way to into conspiracy theories. I doubt Zuckerberg cares about what you are doing lol
@@chrisyanover1777 it’s not a conspiracy though , Facebook is a data collection company
The 30-second limitation is ridiculous. They are wifi- and bluetooth-compatible: they should be able to stream and record video indefinitely, so long as the video is stored in the cloud
Surely they will come up with a "solution" with the pro version.
I think it's mostly because of battery.
I mean, recording indefinitely (until the battery runs out) sounds alright...
*ONLY* if it's an intended recording.
How about if you accidentally press record while putting the glasses down, and then it drains its battery just filming the floor?
Doesn't sound good.
@@estoylaroca that's an interesting point. But there are larger concerns with unintentional recording from the perspective of your own eyes, for instance, in the bathroom. He didn't really expound on this, but hopefully the recording light inside works as intended
This is a prime product for loop recording. Why the fuck WOULDNT they at least include that instead of a trash 30 second recording after having to take the time and push a button. It’s as if they have no fucking clue how to take candid shots.
I was thinking the same, but then I just realized how many people would love to buy this to actually live stream & I’m assuming 100% of the people. I’m thinking that could be a reason, imagine having 50% of your Instagram friends live for anything they’re doing? lol
Rip Freakin Review's privacy as Facebook now has pictures and videos of everything he did probably.
They're sunglasses, not normal glasses. 🙄 Only what he did, WHILE IN THE SUN XD
@@chinchillamdgamer Facebook is infamous for horrible privacy
With the amount he uploads to TH-cam I’m sure google has it already
@@firewulfz facebook is worse though
Not waterproof. That’s all I need to hear.
Only douches wear sunglasses when it's raining.
@@gurriato I recommend wearing a wide brim hat then so you dont ruin your $400 glasses.
With a $300 price tag, I would expect at least rudimentary "augmented reality." The fact the the lenses are just shades 😎 for your peepers makes the whole thing a non-starter for me. Also, I can buy a four gigabyte camera for lots less than $300. For making instructional videos (or POV porn), you might be able to make an argument for them, but otherwise, a big thumbs-down.
So, about $100 + Ray-Ban® branding?
Video records 30 seconds only.
You can't really make out if the other person is recording you. This raises a huge privacy concern.
Doesn't that depend on the country? Somewhere where you don't need explicit permission to record someone theoretically these pose no issue
You cant really make out if someones recording you with other methods either. If you're in public you've waived your privacy anyways in most places
I mean it's also a Facebook account it's normal.
@@BrainScramblies You have no right to privacy when in public. No one needs your permission to record you.
There's no expectation of privacy in public, at least in the US.
I would like to see you compare these with a few camera glasses you can buy on Amazon that basically do a lot of the same things.
They're probably good for point of view shots and recording without brining attention at events and things
I dont like the fact that WE MUST have a FACEBOOK ACCOUNT for them to work
Not worth my time
I hate Facebook
Have a Great Day🌻
Good👍for walking around at a Protest
Lucky bystanders who would feel violated with a camera pointed at them. Now they dont have to feel uncomfortable or violated by your recording them. Yay
Yeah also good for creeps looking up escalators and up into places they shouldn't be. Those with daughters should be extremely concerned.
@@operativethisistheway6384 hidden cameras ain't new and people who take creepshots will probably still do it via phone
When I was young, my peers told me if you see someone talking to themselves, they were mad. Now it looks like everyone is talking to themselves, and the world has gone mad🤪
I’ve never seen it in person but it should be pretty obvious they’re filming a video lol, technically not even talking to yourself but many.
I would trade music playing for an option to adjust the darkness of the lens like they do on those magic windows. If I don't want to have my eyes shaded so much like I'm inside or something or it's night time I don't want to have to wear sunglasses to film that way so I have to have two different cameras anyway.
That’s a fantastic idea!
Theres a pair on the website that adjust to sunlight
Now you can!!! Check out his latest video, electrochromic shades, cool.
Pretty sure that Google and Snapchat both tried something similar and it didn't do well for them. I realize Google Glass was a bit different, but it's in the same ballpark. 🤷♂️ As a few people have mentioned though, number one I would hate to give Facebook more access to my life being able to record and view what I'm doing. Plus the fact that you could be recording someone and they have no idea so there's a little bit of a privacy concern there as well.
I think the Snap "Spectacles" are still around.
@@Freakinreviews Yeah, good point. I occasionally see someone wearing them in a pic or they are mentioned. I do remember that they were incredibly hard to get when they launched, which I'm guessing was more of a marketing ploy by Snapchat than a supply chain issue. I wonder how much the price has come down, compared to their launch price, and if you can still purchase them direct from Snapchat or if they are only available used through resellers now...
@@Freakinreviews ok... follow-up, I actually found that they are still available through Snapchat on their spectacles site, and they actually have a third version coming out soon. They look nothing like the original version. (Also, I'm commenting in the middle of watching the video so if you cover this stuff already I apologize for jumping the gun with my comment, LOL)
That's where the term "Glasshole" came from.
I get what you are saying about the privacy concerns but the sad thing depending on the state you live in you only need one person consent I’m not sure how that works if you arnt one being filmed but doing the filming
Facebook tracking you isn't the main issue, people just don't want to directly or indirectly fund Facebook through more access to their lives. I'm happy that people are caring about privacy and not just saying "well, you're being tracked anyway". It's like saying you wouldn't stop and pick up litter because, "other people are going to do it". It's not about whether or not change happens immediately when YOU do something, it's about an idea that people support.
100% agree. I don't use facebook that often. I checked my usage last week and it said 1 minute. I also don't take pictures with my facebook app. If you take pictures with these glasses I bet facebook can see them. Also I wonder if it posts the picture to your account right away without asking? Google is scary enough, but facebook I'm scared of more. If you get their VR goggles you need a facebook account, and you need one with these which is just trusting facebook to much. Facebook and apple are two companies that I trust the least.
They seem decent, but unnecessary given what they offer. Most people have a phone AND earbuds, why buy something that does everything these do but worse. It's not like people don't already have their phone and earbuds with them....cool premise but more a novelty gadget than anything else. Couldn't care less about the "privacy" factor, nothing interesting I do requires privacy, but the fact it's locked (like the Oculus) to Facebook is another point against.
Once you said Facebook had involvement I definitely won’t be considering purchasing these, but to be fare it is a pretty nice product
Yes! 👏👏
@@Sig_P229 I can’t down the product it is very well made but I will never give Facebook a dime of my own money.
@@drones8639 why?
@@aabhasrai303 because it is Facebook
@@drones8639wow solid reasoning
They lost me at "Facebook."
Awesome new tech, but piping everyones data to Facebook is terrible, these devices shouldn't exist.
I got smart with Facebook I made a fake account just for people I meet online or for things that need it to work.
it doesnt matter, if it wasnt facebook it would be something somewhere else..... the better question is what is everyone doing that they are so worried about facebook??
It's not just the weird nuance of these glasses that makes them $300. Simply put, RayBans are fantastic glasses and very durable and are worth the money in my opinion.
Found Ray.
My question is why? Who really needs these?
After thinking about that for a moment... I have no idea. Lol.
Vloggers and creeps
i assume people asked the same question with phones, now theres barely one without those features.
millennials, they love this crap....
best review I have seen of these glasses.
You gave us a well rounded review
There's cameras everywhere now, man. What the heck. What next, cameras on your fridge? Oh wait..
Interfacing with this thing seems annoying. The audio quality is surprisingly good. Your voice comes through very clearly. Seems the stabilization actually does better with jogging than running, curiously.
As far as taking video, you have to touch the button every time to get a 30 sec video? There’s no way to take a series of 30 second videos without repeatedly touching the glasses?
Yeah I’m in the “I hate Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg” camp, so these aren’t for me.
I'm shocked that the native output is like portrait rather than landscape. Thanks for reviewing.
The classic 'does everything' mistake. This sun glasses will hurt the Ray Ban name :(
That one black mirror episode where you could replay your memories with an implant though.
$299 not worth it. Plus the 5 mega pixel camera is a let down. It’s not 2011 anymore
You looked okay, but a bit like Morocco Mole…
Too bad the speakers weren’t BONE CONDUCTING, might have helped the bass.
A Dash-cam mode, could be perfect, or too much like Big Brother.
The TOO-DARK FACTOR wasn’t addressed, can you see driving info on dashboard, while wearing? (my issue with non night vision Tac Glasses)
Now let me give them a REAL test. I'm going to use my neuralizer on you. If you keep your memories, they're genuine 😄
Funny
This reminds me of my Apple Watch. I got the regular version and had to carry my phone around constantly because it needed to be tethered and I kept asking myself if I was too lazy to reach into my back pocket and pull out my phone. It ended up being a redundancy. I traded it in for the cellular version - now I can leave my phone at home while I’m jogging or whatever (though the battery gets drained quick when it’s on cellular). The functionality of these glasses feels completely redundant
So security at “No Photography Allowed” locations are going to have a tough time.
I live in Warner Robins and it looks like you filmed this down the street from where I live.
What is your connection to Warner Robins (Warner Vegas…..the jewel of middle Georgia)?
Love the channel!
They look like cool glasses but they r expensive lol 😎😂😂😂 n plus I from Georgia too I stay about 30 minutes from Warner Robins because I from Hawkinsville maybe I see there one day buddy lol 😂😎😂😎
They look good and the amount of tech in them is extremely impressive
nope
No IP rating at all ? So not waterproof in the least bit ? That's even a harder pass I live in Washington for heck sakes.
These things would be garbage 5 minutes after I unbox them. 👎👎
I'm a simple man. I see facebook and nope out immediately. They ruined Quest VR by forcing you to have a facebook account but now they are growing another tentacle with these glasses.
Wonder if the $300 pricetag will ever go down, like maybe Christmas or after they've been out a while.
These glasses are probably not going to improve much over time because the problems they have are physical, not digital. The poor sound quality for the music player. That is a physical limitation. No amount of more transistors is going to fix it. The optics will NEVER get better. Again, it is a physical limitation. Price goes up astronomically the more work you do to a glass lens. The touch area might get better, but probably not because it's more a YOU problem with your big old mitts and the fact that you cannot see your glasses (the temples) when they are on your head.
The sound quality isn’t a physical limitation, there are plenty of options to improve the EQ variations, the issue comes from the fact that the technology required tends to be rather sensitive or expensive.
You can buy some seriously cheap and small IEMs with impressive audio quality, but theres a difference between an in ear speaker and an over ear speaker, but the technology is similar.
@@RagingBadger68 The problem is the speakers and how far they are from your ears. That cannot be fixed. They are the size of bud-drivers and an inch away from your ear. That cannot be solved. It is a PHYSICAL limitation. You are limited by the size of the temple of the glasses (you are limited to a driver that will fit inside the temples, which are probably a mm thick by 3 or 4mm high. ). They can't go in your ear unless it has wires hanging off of it to fit in your ear.
It’s a sound limitation that is also found in open back headphones which tend to have less bass (sometimes this is a preference) but if I was jogging or walking near traffic I would like the music being secondary to my surroundings for safety. I have good noise canceling options but I never use them when I’m near traffic.
Thank you for this review, it really helped me decide NOT to get them. It's just not useful with only 30-second video and difficult controls.
They look cool buuuuuut, you can only use them while it's light out.
HARD PASS.
the Facebook thing kills this product. If it was open to use directly with your computer at your own discretion it would’ve sold like hot cakes because they do look nice and features work decently.
Just purchased these glasses yesterday and so far I'm content with the purchase also they work just fine not linking them to FB
I was out when you said "Facebook". Then you started reviewing their functionality, and I was glad Facebook saved me the time.
Should be called FAKEBOOK.
A solution looking for a problem. The whole idea just seems gimmicky to me.
No way would I purchase big brother to wear on my face.
So no Oculus either?
Everyone whining about Facebook integration: you all worried so much about "privacy" need to get rid of your phones, and anything that connects to the internet.
EXACTLY! If you really think that you need to go completely off the grid and not have ANY tech whatsoever and live in a hut in the middle of nowhere!
ty for stating that people are so scared about everything.. i bought these havent been delivered yet just waiting not gonna lie kinda hesitent to wear them now.. their was a guy on facebook threating to destroy them and hurt people who wore these lol not scared of people like him but dont want 300 dollars destroyed
def not worth it then glasses get rendered useless if facebook deems you not worthy same thing with their oculas headset
It's a valid concern.
I bought these glasses and so far I have been happy with them.
I only use them to take video clips whereby I wouldn't normally have done so.
They've been great to make short story videos whilst out and about in the city or cycling with my wife.
The 30 second limitation is annoying, but it is amazing how you can make great montages which are ideal for sharing with friends.
Overall they are not going to compete with something like a DJI Pocket, but if you know what you are buying then they are worth the money.
I can’t wait for the NSA/ Tiktok neck tie collaboration.
These are pretty awesome. $300 isn't that expensive. Not being waterproof is the biggest con.
They are not too bad! Sound is good, they look great on you by the way!! I just think the price point isa little steep for what they are but all in all its something that a gadget type person would really enjoy.
I own a pair. I thought they seemed cool for holiday trips and stuff but I was on the fence. I went to the shop and the guy showed me some footage of his so I bought some and I love them they’re so convenient easy to use you’ve got your glasses on all the time when you’re outside so the camera is always there. the footage is pretty good personally I think definitely worth the money.
really? the video quality seemed washed out and not very clear like they were compressing the crap out of it...
It only records for 30 seconds
Found the Facebook plant
Google Glass vs. Ray Ban Stories. Who wins?
Oh you're frome War town. 😁 I'm in Macon.
When I was a kid in WR, a trip to the Macon Mall was a big deal. :)
Wait until Apple Glass comes out! :)
"Hey bro come let's hang out!"
"Sure lemme just charge my sunglasses"
I'd love to see something like this available in multiple frame styles (including ones where buttons are on the other side for us south-paws), with a HUD, and with an open-source OS (especially not linked to Facebook, Google, Apple, or Microsoft). It's also be great if they had mechanical buttons instead of the touch pad.
Either way I'm glad that this exists but it's certainly not for me.
James!😎
it would be a kind of fun toy, but the $300 price tag makes it a very hard pass for me. I have a digital camera, and a camcorder, I don't need one on my face all the time.
Shoutout to Warner Robins!
X2.
GO DEMONS!
Can you please review the &Collar dress shirts?
As soon as you said Facebook I knew it would suck.
Are these just black Snapchat glasses tho?
can these glasses record continuously to the cloud? that could be game changer!
I fully expected these to have the bone conduction technology.
Sounds like they would've been more useful if the lenses were photochromic
Another thorough, informative and entertaining video sir!
As usual, your review was thorough and honest. Thanks
I don't wanna be mark duckerberg's walking CCTV
no one asked you to be.... what have you invented lately?
I hope they would offer them with prescription glasses as well
Apparently not ready for prime time, especially at its price point.
Sound was better on the phone.
There are cheap Chinese glasses that produce better quality pics and videos, cost a fraction. I am not convinced about video and pic quality of those raybans, the video stutter
Yeah, I am 60 years old, been in the Tech field my whole career. Never had a Facebook account, and never will. So guess I am OUT for these. How will I live through the shame of it all? I think I will be alright. LOL.. 300 DOLLARS!! That's insane. Oh, just FYI, when you take off glasses of ANY kind, you either take them off by the bridge or the frame around the lenses.
How about the clarity? The lenses. Are they pretty light? Or dark? Uv protection? What about weight? Do your ears start to hurt? Your nose?
Good morning!! Love your videos!!
They seem like a fun gadget 😎
but not for $300. .... not having decent sound, or phone calls cut off music 🎶 ... ☝🏼accidentally videoing, or turning on music, ... and I can easily see a ooops, I set my sunglasses 🕶 down & forgot them 😯 (happens to many)
basically incognito videoing is all I think they’re good for (I don’t secret video, many would 😉
I dumped FB yrs ago, this is more control & invasive than the norm, they’d see ALL ..😶...
Fun share 👏🏼 totally appreciated it 😊
looking at all these features. there are these points I found out:-
-Take the glasses off by the neck.
-There should be symbols of the brand at the neck or very visible positions.
-I believe short tap video was for emergency situations or crime occuring near you.
- they should only use touchscreen for mobile everything else just use buttons .
Well $300 that looks like an actual sunglasses is better than $1500 that looks like just pure intruding (google glass) 😂
💥Only 30 second video clips and tremendous wind noise outdoors? 5 MP stills…??
Definitely crossing these off of my list. A Facebook collab… totally confirmed my choice. 👎🏼👎🏼
Is that a gloss black frame with dark gray lenses WITH black cameras, hinges and button?? I’ve been looking everywhere for those but couldn’t even find it on their website! The gloss black+dark gray lenses come with silver cameras, hinges, and button.
Great video as alway... but may I just say something? Never a fan of overpriced and not fashionable Ray-Ban glasses. 30 seconds of video and FB app to work? Ray-Ban... are you serious? :D
I really love the ridiculous ridiculing of obvious features... "There's no bass" or "the touch controls are too sensitive" or "its taking a while to get used to"
Thats all crazy obvious. Not much bass because they're sun glasses. Next.
Touch controls are supposed to be sensitive, if they weren't, people would be complaining about that too. Next.
Yes, smart glasses take a while to get used to. Next.
I've also seen people complain about the limit of recording... yall realize these are literal sun glasses, right? They're not meant to hold super beefy batteries to record for minutes and minutes.
I'm highly considering getting these. Even though I know there are some pitfalls and I really like your little PicoMic 2 Pro lavalier mic as well! I'm highly considering getting those too! Thank you!
Photos not very sharp. Exposure was meh, very limited dynamic range. Considering how poorly the shadows were exposed I’m guessing low light performance sucks - but you wouldn’t be wearing sunglasses in low light situations, so maybe it’s unfair to call them out on that.
So it pretty much sucks as a camera. But I like the ability to take phone calls with good audio so I can talk clearly with all the extended car warranty salespeople.
Many people don't have a Facebook account or cancelled it and don't want to reopen the account, to force or require someone to open a FACEBOOK account in order to be able to use this eyeglass is a turn off to me.
Does anybody know if Google play removed the Facebook view app.....I want the glasses but can not find the app on GOOGLE PLAY....and my phone is 4 4 version of Galaxy note 4 too.
It wouldn't take long to accidentally post something you don't want to on Facebook. Like using public toilets😒 Same way I wouldn't want anyone wearing or bringing these in my house. Yes there's smaller hidden cameras to worry about, but I'm not a fan of these.