Researcher bypassed Ray-Ban Meta glasses checks to run her code
Firmware through version 126 skipped signature checks; version 127’s check can be disabled by editing a phone settings file.
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Subvocal smart glasses enable silent speech recognition
Subvocal Company preorders RF-based smart glasses that decode subvocal speech to text without sound, targeting Q1 2027 launch after scaling dataset.
Senators press Meta on smart-glasses privacy and AI training
Wyden and Markey ask whether bystanders can delete biometric data captured by Meta’s glasses.
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Meta says Muse AI app has passed 10 million users
About 25% of people who set up Muse use it daily, and shopping users average purchases over $200.
Meta says Ray-Ban glasses recorded talks without the wake phrase
Owners found unsaved conversation recordings and transcripts; Meta has not said what caused it or how many devices were affected.
We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’
A Verge column argues AI gadgets blur recording by processing audio and video without saving raw files.
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AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway and Australia move to restrict AI smart glasses in public spaces over covert recording and privacy risks.
California governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record people
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1130, which would have banned secretly recording people with wearable devices like smart glasses.
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At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere
Meta demoed camera-free audio glasses and $150 hearing glasses tied to its Muse agent.
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PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses
PrismML showcased a 2-billion-parameter 1-bit Bonsai model that runs locally on Qualcomm Snapdragon smart glasses.
It’s sinister that Meta’s Muse AI mascot is so cute
A Verge column says Meta's cute Muse mascot makes users more willing to share personal data.
Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain
Meta is putting its Muse assistant on glasses and announced new Ray-Ban and VR hardware.
Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out
Critics say new Apple Watch transcription features and Meta camera glasses normalize always-on surveillance.
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Meta gives its Muse AI agent video avatars, email addresses, and Mac control
Meta expanded Muse with video avatars, email, and Mac control, and previewed new AI hardware.
Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
Meta unveils Muse agent upgrades at Connect: realtime avatars, glasses integration, Mac control, email, and retail partnerships.
Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta announced $349 camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 models.
Meta is making Muse more powerful and will let you video chat with it, too
Meta's Muse agent gains email addresses, Mac computer control, video-call avatars, and upcoming smart glasses support after topping app download charts.
Meta Connect 2026: The biggest news and announcements
Meta's Connect 2026 keynote is expected to highlight AI, smart glasses, and mixed-reality hardware amid camera privacy concerns.
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Meta Connect 2026 live blog: On the ground at Mark Zuckerberg’s next big product launch
The Verge is live-blogging Meta Connect 2026, where Zuckerberg is expected to discuss AI and smart glasses.
New Features for Meta Ray-Ban Display
Meta unveils Ray-Ban Display updates at Connect 2026: hologram calls, heads-up navigation, Dolby Atmos capture, and five new markets.
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Some cheap smart glasses are a security disaster
NSB Cyber and Abstract Shield found a dozen flaws in cheap smart glasses, including unauthenticated Bluetooth pairing letting attackers hijack cameras and intercept data.
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MIRAGE: Full-Body Bystander Privacy for Smart Glasses with Consent-Based Restoration
MIRAGE masks full-body biometrics on smart glasses and restores footage only with consent.
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap unveiled new features for its $2,200 Specs smart glasses, including an anticipatory AI system and enterprise partnerships with Amazon, Salesforce, and Nvidia.
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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Meta is preparing camera-less Luna smart glasses with microphones and an AI button to access its chatbot and Muse agent, per reports.