Meta could be preparing a new variety for its smart glasses lineup. The company reportedly working on a camera-free model designed around voice-based interaction with its AI services.
Internally known as Luna, the glasses could make their debut at Meta’s annual Connect developer conference next week, according to The Information report. Meta is reportedly aiming to begin shipping the device in October, although its plans could still change.
The absence of a camera would distinguish Luna from Meta’s current generation of smart glasses, which can capture photos and videos while being worn. Smart glasses have faced increasing scrutiny over the possibility of people being recorded without their knowledge, making the decision to remove the camera notable as Meta expands its wearable technology efforts.
Rather than relying on visual capture, Luna is expected to focus on audio and Meta’s AI tools. The glasses reportedly contain six microphones, which would allow users to interact with Meta AI through voice commands. They are also expected to support Muse, the company’s recently introduced consumer AI agent.
A physical control is reportedly included as well. According to The Information, a button positioned on the side of the glasses would provide a shortcut for activating Meta AI, giving users an alternative to using a voice command.
The hardware is otherwise expected to retain some elements familiar from Meta’s existing smart glasses. The report says Luna will feature speakers similar to those used in the current models, suggesting that Meta is keeping the glasses’ audio capabilities while removing the camera.
Meta has not publicly confirmed the reported device or its launch schedule. That means details including pricing, availability and the final product name remain unclear.
If the company does reveal Luna at Connect, the announcement could offer a clearer indication of how Meta intends to develop smart glasses as AI assistants rather than primarily as wearable cameras. For now, however, the reported October release remains subject to change.
This comes as Meta faces legal challenges and growing scrutiny over the cameras on its existing smart glasses. Much of the concern centres on the ability to record videos discreetly, raising fears that people could be filmed without their knowledge or consent. Meta added safeguards such as a recording indicator light, but users have demonstrated ways to cover or bypass it.
Hence, it looks like Meta will ditch the cameras altogether for its next release.
Source: First Post
--Agencies
