The device captures audio only. No camera, no visual sensors. Explicitly described in reports based on the Himel memo. The camera stays on the Ray-Bans.
Meta's rumored AI pendant is audio-only. No camera, no visual sensors, just a microphone that listens all day and feeds an AI. Apple's rumored pendant goes the other way with two front-facing cameras. Meta's split is deliberate: the pendant listens, the Ray-Bans watch.
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The evidence is strong and largely consistent across sources.
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Meta reportedly has several new smart glasses in the works9to5Google · Jun 1, 2026
Meta is reportedly working on an AI pendant and more smart glassesEngadget · May 30, 2026
Meta plans to make an AI pendant and more smart glasses soonMashable · May 30, 2026
After smart glasses, Meta apparently wants you to wear its all-listening AI pendantDigital Trends · May 30, 2026