Meta Plans Camera-Free Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

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Meta is preparing to release a version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses that does not include a camera. The move comes after the company faced public criticism and accusations that its camera-equipped glasses could be used for covert surveillance, earning them the label 'pervert glasses.' The camera-free variant appears to be Meta's attempt to address those privacy concerns and broaden the product's appeal. The development signals Meta's recognition that the camera feature has been a significant barrier for some potential customers.

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