Meta's glasses kill the camera if you cover the light

Cover the privacy light on Meta's smart glasses and the camera shuts off permanently.

By iDeviceJul 7, 9:12 PM CT1 min read

Ask about the Ray-Ban Meta

Can I get prescription lenses? Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription.
How good is the camera? It shoots on a 12MP main camera.
What does it cost? It costs $449. That is the list price.
How long does the battery last? It runs 9 hours. That is 9 hours.
Do I need a subscription? No, there is no subscription. Meta says there is no monthly fee or subscription for Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Meta One Premium, $19.99 a month, is a separate paid plan for Meta AI and Meta's apps.
Does it work with my phone? Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How much storage does it have? It comes with 32GB of storage.
How heavy is it? It weighs 51.5g to 53.8g. The weight varies by size or finish.
Does it work without my phone? No, it needs your phone.
What video can it shoot? It shoots 3K.
Which AI assistant does it use? It uses Meta AI.
Does it do AR? No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see.
Can I get sunglass or clear lenses? You can have either. It is sold as sunglasses and with clear lenses.
Whose frames are they? They are made with EssilorLuxottica and Ray-Ban. More than one frame maker is involved.
How many styles can I choose from? There are 3 frames to choose from. 27 combinations once you pick a colour and a lens.
Can people tell when it is recording? Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can it translate? Yes, it can translate.
Does it have a screen? No, it has no screen.
Can I hear it without earbuds? Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.
Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at? Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it.

Privacy advocates rejoice. Meta's AI glasses have a small white LED that lights up when the camera is recording, and people have been paying services to disable or cover it so they can film without anyone noticing. Meta's response: if the light gets tampered with or destroyed, the camera stops working entirely, starting with second-generation models.

They're also pulling listings for those modification services off their platforms and considering legal action against whoever's running them. Covert recording services for consumer glasses had a market, and Meta just made the product useless if you try it. This follows today's news that Solos is selling a privacy kit that physically covers your camera.

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