Meta unveils audio-only smart glasses and hearing-aid glasses at Meta Connect

Meta showcased two new audio-only smart glasses at Meta Connect: one for general use and another designed for people with hearing loss. The general-use glasses feature six microphones but no camera, addressing prior privacy concerns about surveillance. They are lighter than previous models and integrate with Meta’s Muse agentic system, enabling hands-free commands such as sending emails, reciting to-do lists, or answering questions. The Muse integration is not yet publicly available and requires direct, unambiguous voice commands to function effectively.

Meta also demonstrated glasses for hearing assistance, developed over five years by the company’s research team. These glasses amplify voices and allow users to switch between focused and omnidirectional sound modes. The device is priced at $150, significantly lower than many hearing aids that can cost up to $1,600. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasized smart glasses as a key part of the company’s future, and the new products reflect an effort to make the technology both stylish and functional.