Meta Debuts Camera-Free Smart Glasses

Meta announced camera-free Ray-Ban smart glasses priced at $349 to address privacy concerns. The new audio-only device features extended battery life and launches on October 13.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents the new line of smart glasses during the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A unveiled camera-free smart glasses priced at $349 on Wednesday afternoon, targeting privacy concerns in the AI hardware market. The launch undercuts its previous camera-equipped models by $100 and introduces expanded retail integrations. Privacy advocates warn that audio-only recording devices still pose consent challenges for bystanders.

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