Meta's Camera-Free Smart Glasses Aim to Shake 'Pervert' Rep

Meta's smart glasses have been gaining popularity since their launch, but they've also been surrounded by controversy. The device's cameras have raised concerns about users being filmed without consent, a problem Google Glass faced over a decade ago.

The company is now developing a camera-free variant of its AI glasses, according to a report from The Information. This move could help Meta sidestep some of the backlash it has faced with its camera-enabled devices.

While a camera-free design means trade-offs, such as no visual identification of what users are looking at, it also offers an opportunity for Meta to tap into a new customer base that is hesitant about using camera-equipped glasses. The company may be trying to hedge its bets by introducing this new product line five years after launching its first smart glasses.