Meta Is Making a Camera-Free Version of Its Ray-Ban Glasses
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Meta Is Making a Camera-Free Version of Its Ray-Ban Glasses
Meta is working on a version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses that does not have a camera. The move comes directly in response to what has become a persistent reputation problem for the product, following a series of incidents and viral moments that led some commentators to label them 'pervert glasses'. The phrase stuck, and Meta is clearly hoping a camera-free variant can reach people who find the concept of wearable cameras socially uncomfortable, or who work in environments where cameras simply are not allowed.
Key Takeaways
- Meta is developing a camera-free variant of its Ray-Ban smart glasses following persistent 'pervert glasses' criticism
- Harvard students demonstrated in 2024 that the glasses could be paired with facial recognition to identify strangers in real time
- The camera-free version would retain speakers, microphones, and Meta AI integration
- Target markets include secure facilities, schools, and hospitals where cameras are prohibited
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