From PCMAG · Michael Kan · · 1m 10s
Meta Drops Cameras in New Smart Glasses
Meta's audio-focused smart glasses avoid camera controversy with no outward-facing cameras.
In brief
Meta's audio-focused smart glasses avoid camera controversy with no outward-facing cameras. Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses without cameras to address creep complaints, starting at $349 with 12-hour battery life. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Meta Announces Camera-Free Smart Glasses
Meta dropped built-in cameras from new smart glasses to address creep complaints.
“pervert glasses”
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Features 12-Hour Battery
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio offers up to 12 hours battery life, an increase from 8 or 9 hours.
“12 hours”
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Starts at $349
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio starts at $349, less than the $449 starting price of Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3.
“$349”
Meta Claims Audio is Most Popular Feature
Meta says audio has been their most popular feature since day one for high-quality sound without closing you off from the world.
“audio has been our most popular feature since day one”
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Weighs 43 Grams
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43 grams (1.51 ounces), slightly less than Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2.
“43 grams”
Preorders Start Today for Oct 13 Launch
Preorders for Ray-Ban Meta Audio start today ahead of an Oct 13 launch.
“Oct. 13”
What matters most
Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses without cameras to address creep complaints, starting at $349 with 12-hour battery life.
