I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
A review of the audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses highlights their discreet design and improved privacy messaging compared to camera-equipped models. The author notes that while the glasses are functional for audio, they still face challenges with AI integration.
Why it matters
As wearable technology becomes more common, the balance between convenience, privacy, and social perception remains a critical consumer concern.
The other day I whizzed past several people while running in the park, my playlist blasting at full volume. The next morning, I smiled at a barista while ordering a caramel apple-flavored matcha latte. Afterward, I sat on a park bench reading a book, called up a pal to chat about her recent trip to Prague, and then asked my Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses what meetings were coming up on my calendar. The chipper AI voice said I hadn’t connected my Google Calendar yet (I had) and asked if I would like help connecting. I sighed and then asked it to play an upbeat song. It picked Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
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