Meta reportedly ready to launch camera-free 'Luna' smart glasses

Meta is reportedly preparing to unveil a brand-new pair of smart glasses completely devoid of any camera. A fresh report from The Information indicates that these camera-free frames, carrying the codename Luna, could make their debut as early as next week's Meta Connect event, arriving amid ongoing public relations challenges regarding the video-recording capabilities of its existing smart glasses.

Instead of housing a camera lens, the Luna glasses will reportedly incorporate a setup of six microphones, enabling users to interact directly with Meta AI and the newly introduced Muse AI agent, alongside speakers dedicated to audio playback. Stripping out the camera hardware has successfully enabled engineers to slim down the arms of the frames, making them look significantly closer to standard, everyday eyewear. Meta is reportedly targeting an October shipping window for these new glasses, which will come in two distinct styles: Clubmaster and Burbank.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

This comes at a particularly sensitive juncture for Meta's wearable lineup. While its current frames have achieved commercial popularity, they have simultaneously triggered considerable privacy backlashes driven primarily by the onboard camera. Various bad actors have exploited the glasses to record individuals covertly, occasionally using them for targeted harassment to chase social media virality, prompting bans across diverse locations ranging from New York courtrooms to the largest pub chain in Britain. Although equipped with a recording LED indicator, the company has found itself locked in an ongoing cat-and-mouse dynamic with a niche group of users attempting workarounds to record footage while bypassing the LED warning light.