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It’s not because I’m rude; it’s so I can hear you better.

The frames, which look more or less like traditional eyeglasses, are festooned with microphones.

Stefano Genco wearing EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio(Image credit: EssilorLuxottica)

However, they’re not designed to amplify ambient sounds for a broadly more pleasing aural experience.

EssilorLuxottica executives claim that the Nuance Audio frames go beyond simple audio amplification.

No word on how long they last per charge.

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio(Image credit: EssilorLuxottica)

Still, my days of head-turn-to-listen are not exactly numbered.

EssilorLuxottica has yet to set a price and won’t be shipping the frames until sometime late this year.

Europeans won’t be wearing them until 2025.

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio(Image credit: EssilorLuxottica)

Pricing information was also not released.

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