Meta is developing a pair of smart glasses without a camera and is planning to start shipping the new model as soon as this October, according to The Information.
While the new model won't have a camera, it will come with six built-in microphones and speakers that point towards the user's ears, which will give users a way to talk to Meta's AI chatbot.
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The company is hoping they would attract new customers amid privacy concerns over current models, The Information says.
Meta is developing a pair of smart glasses without a camera and is planning to start shipping the new model as soon as this October, according to The Information. The publication says Meta could unveil the new model dubbed Luna at its upcoming annual Connect developer conference scheduled on September 23 and 24.
While the new model won't have a camera, it will come with six built-in microphones and speakers that point towards the user's ears, which will give users a way to talk to Meta's AI chatbot.
In August, Meta also released an update to close a provision that allowed users to secretly film others by covering the LED light after the recording has already started.
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