After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:12:00 UTC.

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Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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