#Smart Glasses

On September 23, Mark Zuckerberg will open Meta Connect 2026: the company is preparing camera-less smart glasses, the Muse AI agent, the Hypernova 2 platform, and the Phoenix mixed-reality headset powered by the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.

Meta forecasts AI smart glasses sales to grow to 7 million pairs in 2025, but in Europe the devices are causing scandals over secret filming. The EC has tasked the preparation of a report on privacy risks.

Meta has released its second smart-glasses update in two months: the camera now automatically stops recording if the user covers the light indicator. The company is stepping up its fight against covert recording in public places.

RayNeo has unveiled the 33 g iO smart glasses featuring a monochrome MicroLED display, four microphones, bone conduction, and an AI assistant. Price — $479, sales start September 4.

🇮🇪 Meta donated 15,000 Ray-Ban smart glasses to the Irish organization Vision Ireland. 👓 AI-powered glasses will help the blind and visually impaired read text and recognize objects. 📢 The company conducted user training and implemented a support system. ⚖️ The initiative received support despite global debates about the privacy of smart glasses.

🍏 **Apple patents protection against covert recording:** instead of flashing lights, the company proposes using audio signals and vibration. This solution aims to protect the privacy of those around the user and help people with visual impairments control the recording process. Additionally, Apple is implementing a self-diagnosis system: the microphone will check the speaker's operation to prevent camera hacking. 🕶️🔒 #Apple #Privacy #Patent #TechNews

Apple changes strategy: future smart glasses are positioned as fitness gadgets to divert attention from cameras and privacy issues. Engineers postponed the integration of sports into Vision Pro due to its weight, but promise features in the second generation of glasses. 🏃‍♂️👓🍏

DuckDuckGo released satirical Paso Rob sunglasses without cameras or microphones as a protest against AI smart glasses. The manufacturer promises infinite battery life and total privacy. It's not just a joke — the glasses are already available for purchase! 🕶️🚫📹

Apple has delayed the announcement of its smart glasses until 2027 to refine privacy protection and avoid competitors' pitfalls. The company's plans include new watches, Mac updates, and a partnership with Ford. 🍏👓🚗

Instagram has started mass-banning bloggers for secretly filming people with Meta smart glasses. Adam Mosseri declared war on stalkers, while developers released an update that blocks the camera if the recording indicator is tampered with. 🕶️🚫

Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm have unveiled a concept for the first smart glasses without a display but with powerful AI. Design by Warby Parker and anti-spy protection are the gadget's main features. 🕶️🤖