MENLO PARK, California, and CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—Meta Platforms, Inc. and Ray-Ban are bringing their smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories, to more people around the world as they launch the product in four new countries. In the coming weeks, they’ll also introduce additional color and lens variations and new software features. Ray-Ban Stories will soon be available to purchase in 10 countries, according to a March 17 joint announcement from the two companies. The smart glasses are being launched now in select in-store and online retailers in Spain, Austria and Belgium, followed by France on April 14.

“We are incredibly proud to bring Ray-Ban Stories to more people around the world,” said Rocco Basilico, chief wearables officer for EssilorLuxottica. “Since our Fall launch last year we've introduced new software features, colors and lens options as a true commitment to merge technology without compromising style. I use our Transitions lenses often because it gives me the opportunity to wear the frames, day to night.”

Andrew Bosworth, CTO, Meta, remarked, "We built Ray-Ban stories to combine a stylish design that people genuinely want to wear with features that help you stay present while capturing and sharing life’s moments. Today’s update adds even more style and color options, as well as new features that make it easier to stay connected, and importantly, makes them available to more people around the world.”

Ray-Ban Stories is available at Ray-Ban stores, Ray-Ban.com and selected EssilorLuxottica Retail banners including Sunglass Hut, Wutscher followed by Miller Optik, Optiek Arnouts, Comptoir D’Optique, Espace Vision Concept, Eye Candy, Zaff Optical in April.

To learn more about Ray-Ban Stories, read the Vision Monday feature, “A New Look at Smart Glasses.”