For years, the smart glasses released by Meta have struggled to fully win public trust. Since the product’s launch, doubts about privacy have never ceased, especially concerns over covert filming raised by the glasses’ built-in camera, which has become a focal point of public debate. Because the device can record video inconspicuously, many people worry they may be filmed in public without knowing it. More worrying still, third-party tools specifically designed to disable the recording indicator light have even appeared on the market, allowing some users to further conceal their filming and deepening the public’s wariness of smart glasses.
Meta’s next-generation smart glasses may ditch the camera to regain trust.
In addition to the covert photography controversy, Meta’s practices in data collection and artificial intelligence development have also drawn attention. Some users are concerned that the company may use images captured by smart glasses to train AI models, and whether the scope of use and authorization mechanisms for such data are sufficiently transparent has consistently been a focus of outside scrutiny. As awareness of privacy protection gradually rises, Meta also continues to face pressure from regulators, the media, and consumers.
Faced with these controversies, Meta appears to be preparing to respond to market demand with an entirely new product direction. According to foreign media,The InformationAccording to reports, Meta is developing a brand-new pair of smart glasses, internally codenamed “Luna.” The biggest difference from its previous products is that Luna will completely eliminate the camera setup, directly excluding video recording from the hardware design, thereby easing public concerns about personal privacy violations.
🚨 Exclusive: Meta is preparing to launch a new pair of smart glasses this fall — and this one won’t have cameras.
The glasses, internally codenamed Luna, could be unveiled as soon as next week at Meta’s annual Connect developer conference.
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This change is considered quite strategically significant. In recent years, discussion of smart glasses products has continued to rise around the world, but the accompanying privacy and copyright issues have also received increasing attention. Some venues have even imposed restrictions on smart glasses with recording capabilities to prevent unauthorized filming or content piracy. Against this backdrop, removing the camera not only helps reduce controversy, but may also make smart glasses more readily accepted by the public in public spaces, reducing awkwardness and unease between wearers and those around them.
Although it has given up camera functionality, Luna is not a product with reduced features. Reports indicate that these new glasses will be equipped with six microphones, allowing users to interact with Meta AI through voice commands. Users can talk directly to the smart assistant without taking out their phones to look up information, execute commands, or complete everyday tasks. In addition, Meta has been actively developing its AI ecosystem in recent years, and Luna will also support Muse, the company’s latest AI assistant, further enhancing the smart voice experience.
In terms of hardware design, Luna is expected to continue the operating approach used consistently across Meta smart glasses. Physical buttons on the side of the frame will let users quickly wake Meta AI, while the built-in speakers will also use a design similar to existing products, allowing voice replies to play directly through the glasses for a more natural hands-free interaction experience. According to reports, Meta may officially unveil Luna as soon as the upcoming Connect developer conference and is expected to begin shipping in October. However, camera-free smart glasses are not Meta’s only play in wearables. People familiar with the matter said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Bosworth also plan to showcase a new generation of AR glasses codenamed Phoenix in the near future.
Meta is also preparing a major demo of its AR glasses that could make video calls look radically different.
Earlier this month, Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Bosworth decided to showcase hologram-like video calls during a demo of its upcoming AR glasses Phoenix, according to a…
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In addition to augmented reality features, the product may also support video call technology with holographic projection-like effects, demonstrating Meta’s greater ambitions for future computing platforms. From Luna to Phoenix, it is clear that Meta is trying to find a new balance between innovative technology and privacy protection. How to provide convenient AI experiences while addressing outside concerns will be key to whether the company’s future smart glasses products can successfully achieve widespread adoption.
Source: KOCPC Chinese