# Meta's Smart Glasses and Your Privacy
Meta announced it will stop using images and video from its Ray-Ban smart glasses to train artificial intelligence if you choose to opt out. This matters because these glasses capture everything you see and do, and that footage could have been used to teach AI systems about your daily life, habits, and surroundings without your knowledge. You can check Meta's privacy settings on any accounts linked to these glasses and look for opt-out controls, though it's worth noting you'll need to actively choose this option rather than it being automatic.
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting new abilities, including the chance to see holographic versions of people during video calls—imagine seeing a 3D avatar of your grandchild right in front of you instead of just on a screen. For people who wear glasses anyway, this could make staying connected with distant loved ones feel more natural and lifelike than staring at a phone or computer. Worth knowing: these glasses are expanding to five new countries soon, so if you've been curious about them, they may become easier to find where you live.
Meta is adding an AI assistant called Muse to its smart glasses, so you'll be able to speak commands like "help me log what I ate" or "guide my workout" without pulling out your phone. For people over 50, this could mean easier access to fitness tracking, meal planning, and shopping without fumbling with screens—plus Meta is adding hearing enhancement features designed for mild to moderate hearing loss. Worth knowing: when these glasses become available, you can try asking Muse to help with everyday tasks like finding products or logging activities, but start with simple requests to see if it actually understands what you need.
Meta has designed a new pair of smart glasses that don't need cameras built into them, making them lighter to wear and able to run for up to 12 hours on a single charge. For everyday use, this means you could wear them all day without them getting heavy on your nose or needing to charge them at lunch time. Worth knowing: when these glasses become available, check whether the battery life claim holds up in real-world use, since heavy use of features like translation or navigation might drain them faster.
Meta has released new Ray-Ban smart glasses that listen and respond to voice commands but don't have cameras, making them less intrusive than previous models that could record what people around you are doing. This matters because many people worry about privacy when others wear camera-equipped glasses in public—nobody wants to be filmed without knowing it—so a camera-free version addresses a real concern. Worth knowing: if you're interested in trying smart glasses for the first time, audio-only versions like these might feel less invasive to you and the people around you than camera-equipped alternatives.
# Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Summary
Ray-Ban has released new smart glasses in Aviator and Zena styles that promise longer battery life than previous versions, though the price has gone up. If you're interested in hands-free photos, calls, or getting information while you're out and about, these updated glasses might be worth considering—especially if battery drain was a problem before. Worth knowing: compare the new price against what you'd actually use the glasses for, since the higher cost might not be worth it if you only need them occasionally.
Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses have microphones and speakers built in, but no camera—so you can take calls, listen to music, and get directions without worrying about being recorded. For people concerned about privacy in public spaces, this addresses a real worry that's kept many folks away from wearable tech. Worth knowing: if you're interested in trying smart glasses but camera recording made you uncomfortable, these offer a camera-free alternative that's worth checking out.
Meta has added a hearing aid feature to its smart glasses that the FDA has officially approved, making it possible for people to amplify sounds around them without wearing separate hearing devices. For those with mild to moderate hearing loss, this could mean a simpler alternative to traditional hearing aids—though you'll need to pay $150 extra or subscribe to Meta One after trying it free. Worth knowing: this feature works best in quieter environments, so check with your doctor first if you have significant hearing loss, since it's not a replacement for professional hearing aids.
Meta is planning to add an AI assistant called Muse to its smart glasses, so you could ask it to book flights or handle tasks just by speaking while you're out and about. For people who value their time and independence, this means you could get things done hands-free without pulling out your phone or sitting at a computer. Worth knowing: when these glasses arrive in your life, check what permissions you're giving the AI before letting it access your calendar, email, or payment information.
A new trend in India has people experiencing the joy of shopping—browsing, selecting, and "buying"—on apps and websites without actually spending any money. These "dopamine sites" recreate all the excitement your brain gets from a real purchase, turning shopping into a game rather than something that costs you anything. Worth knowing: if you notice yourself or family members spending hours on these apps, it's worth checking whether the endless browsing is eating into time you'd rather spend elsewhere, even if no money is being spent.
Samsung phones show a small triangle symbol in the status bar to let you know when your phone is using data in the background, even when you're not actively using an app. It's helpful to notice because it can drain your battery faster and use up your monthly data allowance without you realizing it. Worth knowing: if you see this triangle appearing frequently, you can check which apps are running in the background and turn off auto-sync for ones you don't need active all the time.
Disney has raised the prices of both Disney+ and Hulu again—the ad-free versions are now $21.50 a month instead of $19, while the ad-supported versions went up by just 50 cents to $12.50. If you've subscribed to these services for a few years, you've probably noticed the price going up regularly, and this latest increase means many households will be paying noticeably more each year for the same entertainment. Worth knowing: it's worth checking whether you're using both services enough to justify keeping them, or if you'd prefer to switch to the cheaper ad-supported option to save money each month.
