Meta prepares to launch camera‑free Luna smart glasses as privacy scrutiny intensifies
Meta plans to unveil Luna, a new smart‑glass model that omits a camera and instead relies on six built‑in microphones, speakers and a side button for voice interaction with Meta AI and the Muse assistant. The company intends to showcase the product at its Connect developer conference and begin shipping the glasses in October, offering Clubmaster and Burbank designs. In parallel, Meta has released firmware that disables the camera on devices where the recording‑indicator LED has been tampered with. Meanwhile, Norway’s digital minister has signaled that the government is considering legislation to limit camera‑enabled wearables and facial‑recognition use in public spaces.
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Why it matters
The shift to camera‑free wearables and tighter device controls could reshape consumer acceptance of AR glasses amid growing privacy concerns.
How this story developed
- Aug 27 Meta releases software fix to stop hidden recordings on its smart glasses
- Sep 1 Meta disabled cameras on thousands of glasses after detecting LED tampering.
- Sep 12 Norway moved from discussion to drafting legislation to limit smart‑glass cameras.
- Sep 17 Meta announced that Luna will launch without a camera and will ship in October.
