Meta showcased its growing lineup of smart glasses at the annual Meta Connect event, highlighting unreleased audio-only models designed to address privacy concerns and assist users. The new audio-only glasses feature six microphones but no cameras, avoiding the surveillance criticisms faced by previous camera-equipped specs while offering a lighter and more comfortable build focused on communication and entertainment.
During the event, attendees tested the upcoming integration between the glasses and Muse, Meta's personal agentic system. The verbal assistant allows users to manage digital tasks like sending emails and answering questions on the go, though early tests showed it can occasionally misinterpret side conversations meant for human companions. Additionally, Meta previewed another specialized audio-only model built specifically for the hearing impaired, which aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional hearing aids by retailing around $150 after five years of research.
These hardware developments underscore Meta's strategic push to make smart glasses a primary medium for everyday AI interaction and accessibility.