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Meta Connect 2023: New Audio-Only Smart Glasses and Hearing Aid Glasses

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Updated 22m ago

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At Meta Connect 2023, Meta showcased its new line of smart glasses, emphasizing audio-only models designed for communication and entertainment. The glasses include features like integration with Muse, Meta's personal agent, and a model aimed at assisting the hearing impaired, priced significantly lower than traditional hearing aids.

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What Changed Since Last Update

22m ago

The introduction of audio-only smart glasses with six microphones and no camera addresses previous privacy concerns associated with camera-equipped models.

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Confirmed Fact

The new audio-only smart glasses come equipped with six microphones and no camera.

Confirmed Fact

The glasses for the hearing impaired will sell for $150, compared to hearing aids that can cost up to $1,600.

Official Claim

Meta's smart glasses have been in development for about five years.

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At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere

TechCrunch·2h ago