They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?

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Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:50:24 UTC.

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