Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera
Meta is reportedly developing a new pair of smart glasses called Luna that lacks a camera to address privacy concerns associated with its current models. The device is expected to feature six microphones and speakers for AI interaction while maintaining a slim, ordinary eyewear appearance. Meta plans to unveil the product at its upcoming Connect conference and begin shipping it as soon as October.
- ▪The new smart glasses model, dubbed Luna, will not include a camera but will feature six built-in microphones and speakers.
- ▪Meta intends to announce the device at its Connect developer conference on September 23 and 24, with shipping potentially starting in October.
- ▪The Luna model will be available in two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank, with slimmer temples designed to resemble regular eyewear.
- ▪Meta is launching this camera-free option to attract customers who are hesitant to buy current models due to privacy and harassment concerns.
- ▪Previous updates to Meta's existing glasses have addressed loopholes that allowed users to secretly record by tampering with the recording indicator LED.
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- ▪ Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Mounting Privacy Concerns — The Information
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News AI Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera The company is hoping they would attract new customers amid privacy concerns over current models, The Information says. By Mariella Moon Sept. 16, 2026 2:49 am EST Meta Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Meta is developing a pair of smart glasses without a camera and is planning to start shipping the new model as soon as this October, according to The Information. The publication says Meta could unveil the new model dubbed Luna at its upcoming annual Connect developer conference scheduled on September 23 and 24. Luna will reportedly come in two styles, one called Clubmaster and another named Burbank.
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