Earlier this class , Bose show off a intersection conceptthat seemed like the Snapchat Spectacles of the audio mankind , arrant with buzzwords such as augmented reality and digital helper litter throughout this verbal description . But for a society like Bose not commonly known for take a sight of chance , it seemed like the glass were just a tech demo until Bose went and made them real .
Now calledFrames , Bose bills it sunglasses as a gimmick with the wash room of built - in wireless earpiece and financial support for what it claim is the world ’s first audio augmented reality platform . The use of audio before AR is an important specialization because unlike head - mounted devices likeGoogle Glassor theVuzix Blades , the Bose Frames do n’t come with an embed showing or screen .
alternatively , the Frames apply sensors to know where you are and what direction you ’re facing so it can add together audios pool cue to draw attention to specific locations , put up bits a trivia , or add effects as part of a secret plan . That said , the whole idea of a sound - based AR platform remains slightly theoretic as Bose says its AR experience are still in development and is hold back until SXSW in March 2019 to more about the chopine .
In more normal use , Bose say the Frames feature a rechargeable lithium stamp battery that offers on ordinary 3.5 hour of audio playback with up to 12 hour of standby metre . The Frames also come with a built - in microphone so you could talk to Siri or the Google Assistant ( no Alexa just yet ) , while the right side of the glasses has a multi - function button for see your medicine .
As for the Frames ’ innovation , they will be available in two style — substantial or round — with the former reckon a lot like a brace of Wayfarers from Ray - Ban with super thick arm . Both styles will also sport lenses that block out 99 percent of UVA / UVB light , though Bose does n’t say anything about polarise option .
Interestingly , for something from Bose , the Frames ’ $ 200 price tag seems somewhat reasonable , at least compare to something like thecompany ’s $ 350 QuietComfort 35 II wireless earpiece . However , if you ’re think of buying them , you might want to support tight for now , as the Frames wo n’t start send until sometime in early January 2019 .
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