Meta launched its first camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, at Connect 2026 to address privacy concerns, offering audio-only features like music, calls, translation, and AI assistant integration starting at $349.
Background
Meta faced backlash over 'pervert glasses' due to camera-equipped AI devices, prompting this audio-only design to mitigate reputational damage and expand the wearable category.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026 at 07:39 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10