GoKawiilMeta launches camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses
Meta has unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a new smart glasses model that removes the built-in camera found in prior versions and focuses solely on audio features and AI. The glasses support calls, voice-based messaging, music and podcast playback, and Meta AI functions like live translation, and offer up to 12 hours of battery life with 48 more from the charging case.
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By dropping the camera, Meta may be addressing growing criticism over covert recording with its camera-equipped glasses, sometimes dubbed 'pervert glasses,' though Meta frames the move as responding to audio being the most-used feature rather than to backlash. The lighter, more normal-looking design could make the product more appealing to consumers wary of surveillance concerns, potentially widening smart glasses adoption.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio has no camera, focusing purely on audio and AI features.
- The glasses weigh 43 grams, lighter than Meta's camera-equipped models.
- Battery lasts up to 12 hours, extendable to 48 hours with the charging case.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Smart Glasses — If the camera-based Ray-Ban Meta glasses felt like overkill, this audio-only version delivers the hands-free calls, voice messaging, music playback, and Meta AI features without the privacy concerns. With up to 12 hours of battery life plus a charging case for extended use, they're a great way to stay connected on the go while keeping your eyes and ears free.
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