Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

The new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns

Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

TL;DR

  • Meta launched new Ray-Ban smart glasses, including an audio-only version without a camera.
  • The new smart glasses boast improved battery life, lighter weight, and integrated AI assistant capabilities.
  • New Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses with cameras offer longer battery life and Dolby Atmos audio support.
  • Meta's VR glasses feature a lightweight magnesium alloy design with a 5K microOLED screen and augmented reality capabilities.
  • The VR glasses are tethered to a pocketable puck for computing power and battery, focusing on productivity and entertainment.
  • Meta is expanding availability of its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses outside the US.