Meta Reportedly Creating Glasses Without Cameras After ‘Pervert’ Uproar
The new glasses would focus on audio capabilities and ditch the cameras, according to a news report.
Meta is reportedly developing smart glasses without cameras following a backlash over privacy concerns and incidents involving "pervert glasses" used to record without consent. The glasses, called Luna, will be available in October and possibly unveiled at Meta's Connect developer conference on September 23-24. The glasses will feature two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank, along with six microphones and speakers for the Meta AI chatbot.
Users can interact with the AI by pressing a button on the side of the glasses. While the glasses have an LED light that turns on when recording, some individuals have found ways to conceal the light to avoid detection. However, Meta's glasses are often mistaken for non-smart Ray-Ban glasses, which has contributed to the stigma associated with them.
A YouTube tech reviewer stated that he rarely wears Meta Ray-Bans anymore due to the negative connotations surrounding them.
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