From TechCrunch · Lucas Ropek · · 1m 10s
Meta's camera-free smart glasses answer privacy backlash
After complaints about surveillance, Meta is developing Luna glasses with AI but no camera.
In brief
After complaints about surveillance, Meta is developing Luna glasses with AI but no camera. Meta is releasing camera-free smart glasses called Luna that focus on AI interaction instead of recording capabilities. Originally reported by TechCrunch.
The 'perv glasses' problem
Meta's camera-equipped smart glasses have succeeded commercially but disturbed consumers who see them as invasive surveillance tools.
Luna drops the camera
Meta is developing Luna, a new smart glasses model without cameras. Instead, it focuses on AI chatbot and consumer agent access.
Six microphones for AI chat
Luna includes six built-in microphones for talking to Meta's AI. A side button activates the AI system when pressed.
Possible reveal next week
Luna may debut at Meta Connect, the company's annual hardware event in Menlo Park happening next week.
Industry still faces headwinds
Privacy, cost, and usability concerns continue to plague smart glasses. Many consumers remain unsure about adopting the devices.
Reality Labs bleeds money
Meta's Reality Labs, which develops smart glasses, is still losing massive amounts of money according to April earnings.
The short version
Meta is releasing camera-free smart glasses called Luna that focus on AI interaction instead of recording capabilities.
