Meta Reportedly Developing Camera-Free 'Luna' Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta is reportedly developing a new class of smart glasses that do not include outward-facing cameras. [3]

Internally codenamed 'Luna', the wearable device is slated to ship this Fall and is expected to be unveiled at the company's Connect developer conference on September 23-24. [3] According to reports, this hardware shift is a direct response to privacy concerns and public backlash regarding previous models. [1][2][3]

Rather than utilizing cameras, the Luna glasses will feature six onboard microphones and built-in speakers located in slimmer temple arms. [3] Users will be able to communicate with Meta AI and the consumer agent Muse, utilizing a quick action button on the side of the device to activate the assistant. [3]

This pivot highlights a growing tension between wearable AI hardware and consumer privacy expectations. By removing the cameras that prompted public backlash, Meta is repositioning its smart glasses primarily as audio interfaces for its AI agents rather than visual capture devices. This shift contrasts with its current Ray-Ban and house-brand lineup, which relies on embedded outward-facing cameras and mandatory LED indicator updates for privacy compliance. What the sources don't address: Whether Meta will lower the price point for these camera-less frames compared to its existing camera-equipped lineup.