They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
· Technology · BBC News
Meta is releasing a new version of its smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, which excludes cameras to address privacy concerns. The device retains audio features such as phone calls and music playback, with sound directed into the user's ear. This follows significant backlash against the original camera-enabled model, which faced bans in locations including UK theatres, schools, and the Faslane nuclear submarine base. While Meta claims the product has been in development for two years, industry observers view the release as a pivot following reports of the devices being used to film people without consent. The new glasses feature a lighter frame and improved battery life compared to the previous camera-equipped versions.
Why it matters
The release signals a strategic shift for Meta as it attempts to mitigate privacy-related reputational damage that led to widespread bans of its wearable technology.
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