Meta Launches Camera-Free AI Glasses Named Ray-Ban Meta Audio
At its Connect 2026 conference, Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, which are audio-only and do not include cameras. This move aims to address concerns over privacy issues associated with previous models that were criticized for enabling unauthorized video recording. The new device offers features like music playback, podcast listening, call handling, speech translation, and interaction with Meta's AI assistant, Muse. Designed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the glasses are slimmer than earlier versions due to their lack of cameras, weighing only 43 grams. They offer up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge or up to 48 hours when using the included charging case. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio will be available in multiple color and lens combinations starting at $349. Alongside this launch, Meta also announced its next-generation AI glasses with cameras (Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3) featuring a higher-resolution camera and improved audio capabilities. These new models include the Aviator and Zena styles.
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