GoKawiilMeta launches camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses at $349
Meta unveiled its first camera-free AI glasses, called Ray-Ban Meta Audio, at its Connect 2026 conference. Made with partner EssilorLuxottica, the audio-only glasses support music, calls, translation and Meta's Muse assistant, weigh 43 grams, and offer up to 12 hours of battery life (48 with the charging case) starting at $349 across 23 color and lens combinations.
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Dropping the camera could help Meta sidestep the privacy backlash that earned its earlier AI glasses the nickname 'pervert glasses,' since covert recording concerns don't apply to an audio-only device. The move also positions Meta to compete more directly with audio-focused wearables like Apple's Siri-enabled AirPods, potentially widening its glasses lineup to appeal to buyers wary of camera-equipped models.
- Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses are camera-free and start at $349.
- They offer music, calls, translation, and access to Meta's Muse AI assistant.
- The design may address privacy criticism while competing with audio wearables like AirPods.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses — If you're intrigued by Meta's move into audio-first AI wearables, the existing Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses let you experience the brand's AI assistant, music, and calling features today. They blend stylish Ray-Ban frames with hands-free tech, making them a great way to try Meta's wearable ecosystem before the audio-only model arrives.”,
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