Meta Unveils Camera-Free AI Glasses With Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life
The new glasses drop the camera found on Meta's existing smart glasses lineup in favor of a lighter design and longer battery life.
Meta has introduced a new pair of camera-free AI glasses that the company says will be lighter than its existing smart glasses and offer up to 12 hours of battery life, according to a report from TechCrunch.
The decision to remove the camera marks a departure from Meta's previous smart glasses models, which have included built-in cameras allowing wearers to capture photos and video directly from the device.
Trade-offs of going camera-free
By dropping the camera, Meta appears to be prioritizing a lighter form factor and extended battery life over the photo- and video-capture features that have defined its earlier smart glasses releases, potentially appealing to users more interested in AI assistance and audio features than imaging capabilities.
The announcement was part of a broader wave of wearable device unveilings at Meta Connect this week, as the company continues to expand its lineup of smart glasses across different price points and feature sets.
Further details on pricing and availability of the new camera-free glasses were expected to be announced as coverage of Meta Connect continued.
Sources
- Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses — TechCrunch
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