Bose has announced Frames which is a combination of
premium sunglasses and protection and it also brings micro-acoustics and voice
control to an entirely new level. Thanks to the proprietary open-ear design,
Frames can stream music and information, take and make calls, and access
virtual assistants.
It can keep playlists, entertainment, and
conversations private. The Bose Frames come in two timeless styles; square and
angled, or round and slightly smaller. Both block up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays and
feature uniformly tinted lenses and distinct accents including gold-plated
steel hinges and charging pins. They’re scratch and shatter resistant, and
weigh just 45 grams.
Bose Frames function like truly wireless headphones
and a minuscule, wafer-thin acoustic package is set seamlessly in each arm’s
interior to produce discreet sound for the user. It comes with an ultra-small
microphone and multi-function button on the right temple for power and pairing,
Siri and Google Assistant, calls and commands, or to pause and skip songs. The
Bose Connect app provides additional features.
Bose Frames are Bose AR compatible. Unlike other
augmented reality glasses and platforms, Bose AR doesn’t change what you see or
use a lens or phone camera to superimpose objects in your sightline. Instead,
it knows where you are and what you’re facing using a 9-axis head motion sensor
and uses GPS from your iOS or Android device and automatically adds a layer of
audio. Bose Frames use a lithium battery that connects to an included pogo-pin
cable for charging.
The Bose Frames come in Matte Black and two
universal styles — the larger (Alto) and smaller (Rondo). Both will be
available in the U.S. from January 2019 at Bose stores and Bose.com and will be
available later from select resellers. It is priced at US$ 199.
