GoKawiilMeta launches camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses at $349
Meta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a camera-less smart glasses model weighing 43 grams, offering 12 hours of audio playback plus 48 more via its case. The glasses come in 23 color and lens combinations across two styles and are available for pre-order at $349, shipping October 13. Meta also revealed a small keychain accessory called Muse Charm, which reportedly includes a camera and lets users interact with its Muse AI voice assistant, expected to ship in December.
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Removing the camera could address privacy concerns that have dogged camera-equipped smart glasses, potentially widening their appeal to users wary of being recorded without consent. At the same time, introducing a camera-equipped Muse Charm accessory suggests Meta is still pursuing camera-based AI features, just decoupled from the glasses themselves, which may let the company sidestep backlash while continuing to build multimodal AI capabilities.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses drop the camera and cost $349, available October 13.
- The lighter, camera-free design offers 12 hours of battery life plus 48 hours via charging case.
- Muse Charm, a camera-equipped keychain accessory for Meta's Muse AI, is expected to ship in December.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses — These camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses bring open-ear audio, voice assistant access, and all-day comfort without the privacy concerns of built-in cameras. With prescription lens support and long battery life, they're a great everyday upgrade for anyone wanting hands-free music and calls in a stylish frame.
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