Meta launches audio-only AI glasses to address privacy concerns

Sep 23, 2026

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Meta has unveiled its first camera-free AI glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, designed to focus on audio features while avoiding privacy issues associated with recording capabilities. Priced starting at $349, these glasses will allow users to listen to music, take calls, and interact with Meta's AI assistant, Muse.

Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first pair of camera-free AI glasses, at the Connect 2026 conference.
The glasses are designed to address privacy concerns linked to previous AI glasses that had recording capabilities, which drew criticism.
They feature audio functions such as music playback, podcast listening, call handling, and interaction with the AI assistant Muse.
The glasses are designed by EssilorLuxottica and weigh 43 grams, with a battery life of up to 12 hours, extendable to 48 hours with a charging case.
They will be available for preorder on October 13 and come in 23 color and lens combinations, including two new styles: “Clubmaster” and “Burbank.”
Meta also announced next-generation AI glasses with cameras, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), featuring a 12 MP camera and various new styles.
The company plans to expand the lineup of styles and colors for its AI glasses and has partnered with singer Lisa for promotional efforts.
Upcoming updates for all Meta AI glasses include new audio modes, customizable controls, and enhanced privacy features.

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Meta launches audio-only AI glasses to address privacy concerns

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