Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles
Meta unveiled a new lineup of smart and virtual reality glasses at its Connect conference, including a camera-free audio model and a lightweight VR headset. The new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses feature improved battery life and Dolby Atmos support, while the audio-only version aims to address privacy concerns. Additionally, Meta expanded the availability of its display-equipped smart glasses to the UK and Canada and introduced a tethered VR device that is significantly lighter than previous headsets.
- ▪The new Ray-Ban Meta Audio AI glasses lack a camera and offer up to 12 hours of battery life for a price of £319.
- ▪Meta's new VR glasses weigh only 100g and use a tethered compute puck to reduce head weight compared to the Quest 3.
- ▪The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses with cameras feature nine-hour battery life and Dolby Atmos audio support.
- ▪Meta is expanding the availability of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses to the UK and Canada starting September 23, 2026.
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The new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 AI glasses come in various styles, with or without a camera. Photograph: MetaView image in fullscreenThe new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 AI glasses come in various styles, with or without a camera. Photograph: MetaMetaMeta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectaclesThe new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concernsSamuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorWed 23 Sep 2026 20.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 20.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMeta announced an advanced new set of virtual reality glasses and a collection of new smart glasses Wednesday, including an audio-only version without a camera.At the firm’s Meta Connect conference in Menlo Park, California, executives said…
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