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Responsive Reading Sunglasses

These 32°N Sunglasses Switch into Reading Glasses with a Swipe

— July 7, 2021 — Fashion
The 32°N sunglasses are a responsive accessory for wearers in search of a two-in-one solution that will support their everyday lifestyle with a range of functionalities. The eyewear maintains a sleek construction that comes in three color options to choose from and make use of polarized, UV-blocking lenses to shield the eyes from the sun. The lenses are also equipped wit ha liquid crystal technology that will seamlessly transition the eyewear into reading glasses with a single swipe on the arm.

The 32°N sunglasses are ideal for those who use reading glasses to help them enjoy up to +5D magnification, which can be customized to the needs of the wearer via the accompanying smartphone app for enhanced ease.
Trend Themes
1. Responsive Eyewear - The development of eyewear that can change its functionality based on user needs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to capture market share of both traditional glasses and sunglasses.
2. Smartphone-integrated Eyewear - The integration of smartphones with eyewear via accompanying apps presents an opportunity to capture customers interested in both technology and fashion in a burgeoning market.
3. Liquid Crystal Technology - The use of liquid crystal technology in eyewear products presents an opportunity to capture environmentally conscious customers interested in products with a low carbon footprint and long product lifetimes.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - Responsive eyewear can disrupt the traditional eyewear market by offering both functionality and style to customers in a single product.
2. Smartphone Technology - The integration of eyewear with smartphone technology presents an opportunity for manufacturers in the electronics industry to develop new products in a growing market.
3. Healthcare - The development of responsive eyewear presents an opportunity for healthcare practitioners to offer patients an innovative solution for vision correction.
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