Sources: Meta plans to release a camera-free pair of smart glasses this fall; the new model has six mics to let users speak with Meta's AI chatbot and Muse (Jyoti Mann/The Information)
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Meta is preparing to launch a new pair of smart glasses this fall that will not include a camera. The glasses will be equipped with six microphones to enable users to speak with Meta’s AI chatbot and Muse. The company has confirmed the camera-free design and the microphone array for voice interaction.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Sources: Meta plans to release a camera-free pair of smart glasses this fall; the new model has six mics to let users speak with Meta's AI chatbot and Muse (Jyoti Mann/The Information)
Meta plans to launch camera-free smart glasses this fall featuring six microphones for interaction with its AI chatbot and Muse. Meanwhile, Google released Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking to enhance voice agent capabilities. Additionally, OpenAI is supporting the FRONTIER Act, which mandates outside safety evaluations for top AI companies.
- Engadget·Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera
- The Verge·Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
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