{
  "id": 9447156,
  "title": "Ray-Ban Meta Creates First Audio-Only Glasses Amid Online Discussions Over Camera Recording & Privacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ray-ban-meta-creates-first-audio-only-glasses-amid-online-discussions",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/ray-ban-meta-audio-only-ai-glasses-no-camera-shop-online-1236345627/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ray-Ban Meta has introduced its first audio-only AI glasses, named Ray-Ban Meta Audio, in response to online discussions about camera recording and privacy concerns. The new glasses offer open-ear audio, Meta AI, and the ability to take calls, listen to music, and access podcasts without a camera. The glasses are designed for hands-free listening and are available for preorder starting September 23, with an official release on October 13. At just 43 grams, the lightweight glasses boast up to 12 hours of battery life for various audio activities. The new audio-only glasses come in two classic Ray-Ban designs: Clubmaster and Burbank. The Clubmaster is inspired by 1950s and 1960s browline styles, while Burbank revisits a vintage square acetate design from the 1960s. Both frames offer a blend of vintage-inspired styling with modern audio and AI capabilities. Ray-Ban is also unveiling its Gen 3 camera-equipped smart glasses, featuring slimmer Wayfarer, Aviator, and Zena designs, a 3K Ultra HD camera, an upgraded six-microphone array, a customizable action button, and up to nine hours of battery life. The Aviator model, including a limited-edition Milky Warm Beige version, joins the lineup for the first time, alongside Meta AI-powered hands-free tools for translations, reminders, music, messaging, and photography.",
  "summary": "The new glasses are for those who want all the audio and microphone features without the built-in camera.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ray-Ban Meta launches audio-only AI glasses named Ray-Ban Meta Audio.",
    "Glasses feature open-ear audio, Meta AI, and call/listen capabilities without camera.",
    "Available for preorder September 23, release October 13 with 12-hour battery life."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}