# Meta Drops Cameras in New Smart Glasses

> Meta's audio-focused smart glasses avoid camera controversy with no outward-facing cameras.
- Title: Meta Drops Cameras in New Smart Glasses · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: meta, ray-ban meta audio, smart glasses, audio, camera, creep complaints, battery life, price, technology, Drops, Cameras, Smart
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/metas-new-audio-smart-glasses-ditch-the-camera-to-avoid-creep-complaints
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, ray-ban meta audio, smart glasses, audio, camera, creep complaints, battery life, price, technology
## 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
## Key takeaway

Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses without cameras to address creep complaints, starting at $349 with 12-hour battery life.