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Meta Set to Unveil Camera‑Free Smart Glasses at Upcoming Connect Event

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By eliminating the camera, Meta addresses privacy backlash and positions Luna as a more socially acceptable wearable, potentially expanding consumer adoption of AI‑powered glasses.

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Meta is poised to launch a new pair of smart glasses, codenamed Luna, at its next Meta Connect event. The devices will omit a camera entirely, a move aimed at easing privacy concerns that have plagued the company’s flagship glasses. Instead, Luna will feature six microphones that enable users to interact with Meta AI and the newly announced Muse AI agent, as well as built‑in speakers for audio playback. Removing the camera has allowed Meta to reduce the size of the glasses’ arms, bringing the design closer to conventional eyewear. The announcement comes amid a public relations crisis triggered by the video‑recording capabilities of Meta’s earlier smart‑glasses line. The company’s shift signals a strategic pivot toward privacy‑friendly wearable technology while maintaining AI integration.

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Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses

The Verge · Dominic Preston · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply

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