According to a report published by The Information, Meta is preparing to develop a new model of smart glasses codenamed Luna without an integrated camera. The move comes as the company’s camera-equipped glasses face criticism from consumers who view them as a potential tool for surveillance and privacy violations.
Meta has not officially announced Luna yet, but the report indicated that it could be unveiled at Meta Connect, the company’s annual hardware and developer conference scheduled to take place in Menlo Park during the week following the publication of the report on September 16, 2026. TechCrunch contacted Meta for additional information.
What Will the Luna Model Offer?
Instead of taking photos or recording video, the reported model relies on voice interaction with Meta’s artificial intelligence chatbot, as well as Muse, the company’s consumer artificial intelligence agent. The glasses contain six built-in microphones to enable users to speak to the system, while a button on the side of the frame activates the artificial intelligence system when pressed.
The source does not explain whether Luna will include other sensors or capabilities, nor does it mention a price, a confirmed sales date, or the markets where it will be available. Therefore, it cannot be considered a released product or one whose final specifications are known at this stage.
Why Does This Direction Matter?
Smart glasses face a difficult trade-off: the camera gives the product practical functions, but it makes its presence in public places more sensitive, particularly when people around the user cannot know whether they are being recorded. A camera-free design allows Meta to offer voice interaction with artificial intelligence without one of the most controversial functions in this category of devices.
However, removing the camera does not eliminate privacy questions entirely. The proposed glasses will contain six microphones, keeping the recording or processing of audio in public places an issue that requires clear answers about visible indicators, data storage, where it is processed, and mechanisms for preventing unintended use. The source did not provide these details, and Meta has not confirmed the product or its policies.
A Market Growing Under Multiple Pressures
Meta holds an advanced position in the smart-glasses market, which has grown in recent years compared with the efforts of other competitors. However, the sector still faces concerns related to ease of use, cost, and privacy, while many consumers remain unsure why they need these devices or how to use them.
The report also indicates that Reality Labs, the unit responsible for developing Meta’s glasses lineup, continues to record significant losses, according to the company’s earnings report issued in April. Accordingly, Luna may represent an attempt to expand the use of smart glasses through an artificial intelligence function while reducing objections related to the camera, but its success will depend on privacy, pricing, and availability details that have not yet been settled.