Meta launches camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses with Muse AI assistant
Meta Platforms announced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first camera-free smart glasses, and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta at its Connect conference. The audio-only model starts at $349, weighs 43 grams, and offers 12-hour battery life. The third-generation model features a 12-megapixel camera, 3K video, and a customizable action button. Both integrate Meta's Muse voice assistant. Shipments begin October 3 or 13, depending on the model. The launch addresses privacy concerns that have led to UK venue bans and a California lawsuit.
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Meta Launches New AI Glasses Lineup, Integrates Personal AI Assistant Muse
On September 23, Meta announced the expansion of its AI glasses product line with the introduction of the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, the first audio-only smart glasses, and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs approximately 43 grams, offers up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge, supports music, calls, and a hands-free AI assistant, and comes in 23 color and lens combinations with a starting price of $349, shipping on October 13. The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta features up to 9 hours of battery life, a 12-megapixel camera, 3K ultra-high-definition video recording, and a six-microphone array, starting at $449. Meta also introduced new Meta Glasses series in collaboration with LISA and expanded its product availability to new markets. The company stated that by the end of the year, its Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta Glasses brands will offer over 100 eyewear options. A key feature is the integration of Meta's personal AI agent, Muse, into the AI glasses.
Read sourceMeta Expands AI Glasses Lineup, Launches Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Third-Generation Model
On September 23, Meta announced the expansion of its AI glasses product line, introducing the first audio-only glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta. The company also integrated its personal AI agent, Muse, into the AI glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs approximately 43 grams, offers up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge, supports music, calls, and a hands-free AI assistant, and comes in 23 color and lens combinations with a starting price of $349, shipping on October 13. The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta features up to 9 hours of battery life, a 12-megapixel camera, 3K ultra-high-definition video recording, and a six-microphone array, starting at $449. Meta also launched new products in collaboration with LISA under the Meta Glasses series and expanded its product line to new markets. The company stated that by the end of the year, Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta Glasses will offer over 100 eyewear options.
Read sourceMeta Launches Camera-Free Smart Glasses, Adds Muse Assistant Feature
Meta Platforms is expanding its smart glasses lineup by introducing a camera-free version and integrating its Muse assistant feature. The announcement was made at the company's Connect annual conference on Wednesday. The new Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses are the first in the line without a camera, addressing past privacy concerns. Additionally, Meta unveiled third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a camera and a lower-priced Meta-branded smart glasses model. The audio-focused glasses start at $349 and are scheduled to ship on October 3. The third-generation model includes a customizable 'action button' that can be set to launch the Muse voice assistant or perform other specific tasks.
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Meta Launches Camera-Free Smart Glasses, Integrates Muse Voice Assistant
Meta Platforms is expanding its smart glasses lineup by introducing a camera-free version, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and integrating its Muse voice assistant into the product line. The announcement was made at the company's Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the audio-focused model, Meta also unveiled a third-generation camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta glasses and a lower-priced Meta-branded smart glasses. The new camera-free model, priced at $349, aims to address past privacy concerns associated with camera-equipped wearables. The third-generation model features a customizable 'action button' that can be set to launch the Muse assistant or perform other tasks. Shipments for the new models are scheduled to begin on October 3rd.
Read sourceMeta Expands Smart Glasses Line with Camera-Free Model and New Muse Voice Assistant
Meta Platforms is expanding its smart glasses product line, introducing a camera-less version of its Ray-Ban Meta glasses and integrating the new Muse voice assistant. Announced at the Connect annual conference on Wednesday, the company launched the Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses, which lack a camera, alongside a third-generation camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta model and a lower-priced Meta-branded smart glasses. The audio-focused glasses allow Meta to revisit a product category previously controversial due to privacy concerns. The camera-less glasses start at $349 and are scheduled to ship on October 3. The third-generation model also features a new customizable 'action button' that can be set to perform specific tasks, such as launching the Muse voice assistant.
Meta to Launch Camera-Less Smart Glasses Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
Meta Platforms is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, including a model without a camera, as privacy concerns over AI devices intensify. The company, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, sold over 7 million units of its previous smart glasses, dominating the market. However, rising worries about covert recording have led to bans in UK restaurants, bars, and cinemas. Meta also faces a proposed class-action lawsuit in California alleging it misled users about privacy, claiming that human annotators viewed and labeled private footage, such as changing room scenes, to train its AI. Meta denies the allegations and plans to defend itself. The new camera-less glasses will come in Clubmaster and Burbank designs.
Read sourceMeta to Unveil Camera-Less Smart Glasses Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
Meta Platforms is expected to announce new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, including models without cameras, as privacy concerns over AI devices intensify. The company, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, sold over 7 million units of its previous smart glasses last year, dominating the market. However, rising worries about covert recording have led to bans in restaurants, bars, and cinemas in the UK, and a proposed class-action lawsuit in California alleges Meta misled users about privacy, claiming that human annotators viewed and labeled private footage (e.g., changing clothes) uploaded to servers for AI training. Meta denies the allegations and plans to defend itself. The new camera-less models will feature Clubmaster and Burbank designs.
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