# Ray-Ban Meta Audio Launches Camera-Free Smart Glasses

> Ray-Ban releases audio-only AI glasses after online demand for privacy-focused smart wear.
- Title: Ray-Ban Meta Audio Launches Camera-Free Smart Glasses
- Summary: Ray-Ban releases audio-only AI glasses after online demand for privacy-focused smart wear. Ray-Ban launched audio-only Meta AI glasses without cameras to…
- Keywords: ray-ban, meta audio, ai glasses, privacy, smart glasses, audio features, preorder, september 23, october 13, clubmaster, burbank, 349 dollars
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/ray-ban-meta-audio-only-ai-glasses-no-camera-shop-online-1236345627
- Author: Sophie Dunne
- Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ray-ban, meta audio, ai glasses, privacy, smart glasses, audio features, preorder, september 23, october 13, clubmaster, burbank, 349 dollars
## Online Privacy Concerns
Online discussions have seen users express interest in having Ray-Ban Meta's audio features without a camera to avoid recording awkward social dynamics.
## Ray-Ban Meta Audio Launch
Ray-Ban launched its first audio-only AI glasses with open-ear audio for music, podcasts, calls and Meta AI without a camera.
## Preorder Details
Ray-Ban Meta Audio is available to preorder Sept. 23 and officially arrives Oct. 13 with Clubmaster frames at $349 and Burbank frames at $429.
## Design Features
The Clubmaster draws from 1950s and 1960s browline styles while Burbank revisits a 1960s square acetate design from Ray-Ban's archive.
## Battery and Use
With up to 12 hours of battery life, Ray-Ban Meta Audio lets users listen to music, podcasts, calls and access Meta AI without reaching for their phone.
## Camera Glasses Release
Ray-Ban also launched its next-generation camera-equipped glasses with a 3K Ultra HD camera and upgraded features for the first time.
## Key takeaway

Ray-Ban launched audio-only Meta AI glasses without cameras to address privacy concerns after online discussions about camera recording features.