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gizmodo.comai4 days ago
Lorde Voices Concern Over Hidden Recording at Madrid Festival Sponsored by Ray-Ban Meta
Lorde told the audience at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid on July 10 to avoid Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. She said the devices made it harder to distinguish what is real during her performance.
theverge.comtechnology6 days ago
Meta Adds Camera Shutoff on Tampered Ray-Ban Glasses While Testing Always-On Sensing Prototypes
Meta is adding a safeguard to its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses that disables the camera if the recording LED is tampered with or destroyed. The change follows a lawsuit over privacy and reports of prototype testing for continuous sensing.
Wiredtechnology15 days ago
Meta Caps Free Conversation Focus on Smart Glasses at Three Hours Monthly, Offers 15 Hours with $19.99 Premium Plan
Meta now caps its on-device Conversation Focus feature at three hours per month on Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta-branded smart glasses unless users pay for the $19.99 Meta One Premium Plan. The $299 glasses rolled out the audio-boost tool in December 2025. Wired reported the change a…
technology24 days ago
Meta Unveils New Smart Glasses Line Starting at $299
Meta introduced a new line of smart glasses on Tuesday priced from $299. The devices were developed with EssilorLuxottica but carry no Ray-Ban or Oakley branding. Mark Zuckerberg discussed balancing style, comfort and functionality across price points.
theverge.comtechnology24 days ago
Meta releases $59 charging stand for smart glasses
The accessory displays compatible models on a desk or nightstand while recharging them. It is not compatible with Ray-Ban Display or Oakley Vanguard versions.
Wiredtechnology43 days ago
Meta Adds On-Device Face Recognition Code to AI App Required for Smart Glasses
Wired reported that Meta added NameTag components to its AI companion app as early as January 2026. The code can create faceprints from images captured by Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
nypost.comworld60 days ago
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Now Available at Reduced Price on Amazon
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses offer hands-free access to Meta AI for questions, reminders, and translation. Shoppers can currently purchase the glasses for $70 off the regular price on Amazon.
techcentral.co.zaai91 days ago
Meta Terminates Contract with Kenyan Firm Sama, Leading to Over 1,000 Layoffs
An outsourcing company in Kenya has laid off more than 1,000 workers following Meta's termination of their contract. The decision came after reports that some workers viewed private content from Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Activists described the move as exposing challenges for…
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Coalition of Advocacy Groups Demands Meta Abandon Face Recognition in Smart Glasses
More than 70 organizations urged Meta to cancel plans for face recognition in Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The groups sent a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding abandonment of the Name Tag feature. The coalition raised concerns about privacy and potential misuse in haras…
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Apple Develops Multiple Styles of AI-Equipped Glasses for Potential Launch
Apple is developing at least four styles of AI glasses featuring sensors like cameras and microphones that integrate with iPhone and other devices. The glasses aim to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban collaboration by offering various frame designs. A release is rumored for next year a…
The Hollywood Reporterworld99 days ago
Blackpink's Jennie Named Global Ambassador for Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta
Jennie from Blackpink has been appointed as a global ambassador for Ray-Ban and its Ray-Ban Meta line. The partnership includes a campaign featuring various Ray-Ban styles. This announcement follows Jennie's recent collaboration with Adidas.