From Engadget · Mariella Moon · · 1m 20s
Meta's camera-free smart glasses arrive this fall
The company hopes Luna will attract buyers worried about privacy issues with its current recording-capable models.
In brief
The company hopes Luna will attract buyers worried about privacy issues with its current recording-capable models. Meta is launching smart glasses without cameras to address privacy concerns that have hurt sales of its current models. Originally reported by Engadget.
New glasses drop the camera
Meta plans to ship Luna smart glasses without a camera as soon as October. The company could unveil them at its Connect conference on September 23-24.
Two styles coming this fall
Luna will come in two styles called Clubmaster and Burbank. Both will have slimmer temples to look more like regular eyewear.
Six mics for AI chatbot
The glasses pack six built-in microphones and speakers pointing at your ears. A side button lets you quickly activate Meta AI for voice conversations.
The pervert glasses problem
Critics call Meta's current models "pervert glasses" because they can secretly record people. The camera has sparked concerns about creeping on women and harassment.
“critics call Meta's current models "pervert glasses."”
LED tampering was possible
Meta's glasses blink LED lights while recording, but people found ways to disable or cover them. The company has released updates to close these loopholes.
Bad reputation hurts sales
Despite selling well, Meta's glasses have gained a reputation that stops potential buyers. Luna aims to win over customers who've been hesitating over privacy worries.
What it means
Meta is launching smart glasses without cameras to address privacy concerns that have hurt sales of its current models.
