Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
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Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the
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A quiet, dimly lit recording studio with soundproof walls, where an audio engineer is adjusting the levels on a mixing desk while Meta's new Luna smart glasses lie untouched on the table beside a vintage turntable.
Caption: Even in a room where eyes don't matter, the viewfinder's gone.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This development could be a welcome shift for Meta, addressing user concerns about privacy and resetting the narrative after their flagship glasses sparked debates about surveillance technology. Less invasive tech might attract a wider user base and align better with growing societal preferences for more private devices.
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Panel 1
Alex is at a work desk surrounded by scattered papers and prototypes. Sam is sitting across from him, looking unimpressed.
Alex: I've got it! New smart glasses without a camera. Perfect for everyone who wants to just... look!
Sam: And do what exactly?
Panel 2
Robin enters the room, holding a pair of glasses that resemble the Luna prototype. She wears a mischievous grin.
Robin: Alex, your new glasses? They make me look smart without invading anyone's privacy!
Alex: See? It's a win-win!
Panel 3
Sam is staring at the glasses skeptically, shaking his head.
Sam: So, these are just regular glasses now?
Robin: No, they're smart glasses that make people feel smart! It's a tech miracle.
Alex: That's the spirit, Robin! Let’s change the world one pair at a time!
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