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Meta unveils new privacy system for smart glasses
Meta announced the Private Processing privacy system for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at the Meta Connect 2026 event. The system will protect data from third parties—and even Meta itself—while artificial intelligence computations are performed in the cloud. This will allow the AI assistant to recognize the user and answer their queries without the company seeing personal data.
Meta will also add a separate option to prevent images generated when the glasses’ camera and Meta AI are used from being sent for model training. For example, an image captured to translate a menu will be deleted after the answer is provided, and contractors will not review it. Regular photos were not shared for model training in the first place. However, images generated by camera-based AI queries were stored. Audio data is not covered by this option, but users can delete it manually. Private Processing is not yet available. Meta has not disclosed when the system will be released or which commands it will protect. According to the company, the platform is already operational, but it will be reviewed by security experts and an independent auditor before launch. The system was added to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app last year. In Incognito Chat mode, it helped keep conversations accessible only to the sender and recipient. The Muse assistant is also planned for the glasses. The event showcased 3 new models called Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3, Meta VR Glasses, and Meta Audio AI Glasses. The main 3rd-generation model has 6 microphones. The glasses reduce wind noise, have adjustable temple tips, and support spatial audio and Dolby Atmos technology. The Adventurer version will start at $249 (approximately 420 manat), but the model is not yet on sale. Other versions can be ordered for $449 (approximately 760 manat), while frames created with Lisa cost $399 (approximately 680 manat). Meta plans to create more than 100 styles in total.
Meta VR Glasses will go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299 (approximately 2,210 manat). The model weighs 100 g, which is approximately 20% of the weight of Meta Quest 3. The glasses connect to external devices via USB-C. They can display a virtual screen and project a keyboard onto a flat surface. The Hologram Calling feature creates a full-body avatar of the user during a video call. The model will also support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and IMAX Enhanced modes. Gamers will be able to access the Meta Quest library and the Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
The camera-free Meta Audio AI Glasses are already available for $249 (approximately 420 manat). Meta claims these are the thinnest smart glasses the company has ever made. The model uses the Muse assistant to play music and answer users’ questions. The updated Hearing Enhancement feature will turn the glasses into an FDA-approved device for mild to moderate hearing loss. Users will be able to take a step-by-step guided hearing test without paying extra or obtaining a prescription. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with a screen, which were shown last year, are also now widely available for $799 (approximately 1,360 manat). The model displays notifications and navigation directions. It can be controlled by voice, hand gestures, and a wristband that reads neural signals. Mark Zuckerberg said that 2 billion people worldwide wear glasses. In his view, such devices will become the largest category of AI-powered personal devices. Meta unveiled the new models at a time when privacy concerns about smart glasses are growing.
Meta will also add a separate option to prevent images generated when the glasses’ camera and Meta AI are used from being sent for model training. For example, an image captured to translate a menu will be deleted after the answer is provided, and contractors will not review it. Regular photos were not shared for model training in the first place. However, images generated by camera-based AI queries were stored. Audio data is not covered by this option, but users can delete it manually. Private Processing is not yet available. Meta has not disclosed when the system will be released or which commands it will protect. According to the company, the platform is already operational, but it will be reviewed by security experts and an independent auditor before launch. The system was added to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app last year. In Incognito Chat mode, it helped keep conversations accessible only to the sender and recipient. The Muse assistant is also planned for the glasses. The event showcased 3 new models called Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3, Meta VR Glasses, and Meta Audio AI Glasses. The main 3rd-generation model has 6 microphones. The glasses reduce wind noise, have adjustable temple tips, and support spatial audio and Dolby Atmos technology. The Adventurer version will start at $249 (approximately 420 manat), but the model is not yet on sale. Other versions can be ordered for $449 (approximately 760 manat), while frames created with Lisa cost $399 (approximately 680 manat). Meta plans to create more than 100 styles in total. Meta VR Glasses will go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299 (approximately 2,210 manat). The model weighs 100 g, which is approximately 20% of the weight of Meta Quest 3. The glasses connect to external devices via USB-C. They can display a virtual screen and project a keyboard onto a flat surface. The Hologram Calling feature creates a full-body avatar of the user during a video call. The model will also support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and IMAX Enhanced modes. Gamers will be able to access the Meta Quest library and the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. The camera-free Meta Audio AI Glasses are already available for $249 (approximately 420 manat). Meta claims these are the thinnest smart glasses the company has ever made. The model uses the Muse assistant to play music and answer users’ questions. The updated Hearing Enhancement feature will turn the glasses into an FDA-approved device for mild to moderate hearing loss. Users will be able to take a step-by-step guided hearing test without paying extra or obtaining a prescription. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with a screen, which were shown last year, are also now widely available for $799 (approximately 1,360 manat). The model displays notifications and navigation directions. It can be controlled by voice, hand gestures, and a wristband that reads neural signals. Mark Zuckerberg said that 2 billion people worldwide wear glasses. In his view, such devices will become the largest category of AI-powered personal devices. Meta unveiled the new models at a time when privacy concerns about smart glasses are growing.