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Meta Prepares New Smart Glasses Without Cameras As Privacy Controversy Looms Over Connect Event

Analysts expect the company to introduce an updated version of its camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta glasses and a thinner, lighter pair of augmented reality glasses reportedly code-named Phoenix. (Credit: Getty Images)

Meta Platforms is expected to introduce a new generation of smart glasses at its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, including two models without cameras, as growing privacy concerns threaten to complicate the company's expansion into artificial intelligence-powered wearable devices.

According to The Information, Meta plans to unveil two camera-free styles, reportedly named Clubmaster and Burbank. Analysts also expect the company to introduce an updated version of its camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta glasses and a thinner, lighter pair of augmented reality glasses reportedly code-named Phoenix.

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