{
  "id": 9447382,
  "title": "Meta debuts US$349 camera-free Ray-Bans and brings Muse to glasses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/meta-debuts-us-349-camera-free-ray-bans-and-brings-muse-to-glasses",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-debuts-us349-camera-free-ray-bans-and-brings-muse-glasses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta Platforms announced the release of two new versions of its Ray-Ban glasses at its Connect conference on September 23. The first is the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a camera-free pair of glasses priced at $349, set to ship on October 3. The second is a third-generation version of the camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta glasses, featuring an improved microphone system, adjustable temple tips, and a new \"action button\" for programmed tasks. The new audio-only glasses address privacy concerns that have arisen due to the devices' camera functionality. Meta's chief technology officer, Andrew Bosworth, attributed the introduction of the camera-free models to customer demand, stating that audio remains the most popular feature in the glasses. The company is also planning to bring its display-equipped glasses to international markets, launch new styles and colors, and introduce a hearing-aid feature cleared by the FDA. The display glasses, launched last year, are intended as a stepping stone towards eventual full augmented reality glasses.",
  "summary": "META Platforms is expanding its smart-glasses lineup with camera-free models, support for the popular new Muse assistant and a hearing-aid mode.",
  "key_points": [
    "Meta unveils $349 camera-free Ray-Ban glasses called Ray-Ban Meta Audio",
    "Third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses with improved microphone, adjustable tips, and action button",
    "Company plans to expand to international markets and add hearing-aid feature"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Meta's release of camera-free Ray-Ban glasses addresses privacy concerns and responds to customer demand for audio features, expanding its product lineup and appeal.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/9447382.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Meta's standoff with Amazon over Muse could be a sign of things to come",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/metas-standoff-with-amazon-over-muse-could-be-a-sign-of-things-to-come",
        "published": "2026-09-23T21:04:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}