Meta caps free voice-boost feature on smart glasses at three hours

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Meta is introducing a usage limit on a voice-amplification feature built into its smart glasses. Users will only be able to access the feature for free for up to three hours before hitting a paywall. The restriction marks a shift for the wearable device, which had previously offered the capability without such limits. The move has drawn attention as it places a subscription-style barrier on a built-in hardware feature.

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