Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
Meta unveiled its inaugural pair of camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, during its Connect 2026 conference on Wednesday, aiming to address concerns over potential misuse of AI glasses. These audio-only devices enable users to listen to music and podcasts, make calls, translate speech, and interact with Meta's AI assistant, Muse.
Produced in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the glasses start at $349 and will be available in 23 color and lens combinations, with two new styles - the retro "Clubmaster" and the "Burbank." Weighing just 43 grams, the glasses boast a 12-hour battery life and come with a charging case extending it to 48 hours. They will be pre-orderable starting October 13 and offer additional styles and colors, partnering with singer Lisa.
All Meta AI glasses will include access to Muse, the company's AI assistant, and are set to roll out to more countries.
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