Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses ditch camera for audio focus
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 18:09 · Archive
Meta has released Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses without cameras, featuring improved battery life and a more subtle design.
Meta has released Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, a camera-free alternative to its existing smart eyewear. The $349 frames come in two designs: Burbank, styled like a thin Wayfarer, and Clubmaster, a recognizable Ray-Ban design available in multiple colours. From the front, the glasses appear as normal eyewear, though transparent arms display the internal circuitry subtly.
The glasses prioritise audio over the camera features that have drawn privacy criticism to Meta's other smart glasses. They include a touchpad on the right arm for controlling volume and answering calls, a small notification LED, and a dedicated action button for shortcuts. Meta's VP of Wearables, Ming Hua, stated the company rebuilt the speaker and microphone setup to function on the smaller frame, rather than simply removing features from existing designs.
The audio-only glasses offer significantly improved battery life compared to Meta's camera-enabled models, making them lighter and more comfortable to wear. The removal of the camera and front-facing LED contributes to their understated appearance, addressing concerns about privacy and the perception of "creepy" glasses that has plagued Meta's wearables rollout.
How it is being reported
- Ray-Ban Meta users say their smart glasses are making secret recordingsIt seems that Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have started making voice recordings without any explicit authorization.TechRadar · 14 Oct, 17:47
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses review: No camera, no problemNormal-looking glasses with solid audio and way better battery life is a win for everyone.Engadget · 13 Oct, 19:00
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