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Meta Launches Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses Without Cameras

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Impact: 70%

Updated Sep 23

Consensus Brief

Meta has introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses, which do not feature cameras, addressing privacy concerns associated with wearable tech. The audio-only glasses are designed for interaction with Meta AI, phone calls, and media consumption, starting at a price of $349.

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What Changed Since Last Update

Sep 23

The new audio glasses eliminate the camera feature, which was present in previous models, allowing for a lighter design and improved battery life.

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Confirmed Fact

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses weigh 43 grams and have a battery life of 12 hours.

Confirmed Fact

The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses start at $449 and feature a sixth microphone.

Official Claim

Meta's vice president of wearables stated that audio was identified as the top use case for AI glasses two years ago.

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Meta ditches the camera on its newest smart glasses

The Verge·Sep 23