Meta has unveiled a new version of its smart glasses that omit a camera and focus solely on audio functionality.
The earlier iteration of the device, which included a built‑in camera, attracted criticism and was dubbed “pervert glasses” by some commentators concerned about privacy.
Industry observers are questioning whether the camera‑free design is a direct response to the backlash over privacy that the previous model provoked.
Meta describes the new glasses as an audio‑only wearable, allowing users to listen to content without any visual recording capability.
Privacy advocates note that while removing the camera may allay some fears, any device that captures or transmits data continues to raise concerns about consent and data handling.
Analysts say the shift underscores mounting pressure on technology firms to reconcile innovation with growing privacy expectations, though how the market will receive the audio‑only glasses remains to be seen.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
