Meta is preparing to launch a new pair of smart glasses without a camera following public backlash against its previous model. The company has reportedly developed a device named Luna that removes integrated spy equipment while retaining six built-in microphones and a side button to activate its AI system. This new hardware connects directly to Muse, the consumer agent, and the chatbot interface. The Information reports the launch may occur at Meta Connect in Menlo Park next week. This shift addresses complaints that the earlier camera-equipped glasses felt like invasive symbols of a surveillance state. The move comes as Reality Labs continues to lose money despite Meta’s strong position in the growing smart glasses market. Consumer hesitation regarding privacy and usability remains a significant barrier to widespread adoption. The removal of the camera aims to reduce the sense of being watched, potentially making the device more acceptable to everyday users.
* Luna features six microphones for voice interaction with the AI chatbot
* The device lacks the forward-facing cameras that sparked privacy concerns
* Meta Connect is scheduled to take place in Menlo Park next week
