The Verge, citing The Information, reports that Meta may reveal camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna as soon as next week's Meta Connect event, swapping the camera for six microphones and speakers. TechCrunch reports the move comes after accusations of selling “perv glasses” due to the video-recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses.

My bet: Meta will announce Luna at Meta Connect 2026, but within three months of the announcement, at least one major venue (such as a restaurant chain or gym) will publicly ban the glasses over audio-recording concerns.

Removing the camera is a direct attempt to defuse the privacy backlash, but it doesn't eliminate the surveillance concern—six microphones still record audio. The real test is whether the public accepts the trade-off, and whether the “perv glasses” label sticks despite the change. Meta is betting that the AI assistant features matter more than the camera, but the optics of a product with hidden mics might be just as bad. The move reveals that Meta sees the camera as the problem, not the act of recording.

What would prove me wrong: No such venue issues a ban within that time frame, or Meta does not announce Luna at all.

Your turn: Would you trust smart glasses with six microphones but no camera?

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