What happened
Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, wrote in a post on Threads that "the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording." The company is also launching a new marketing campaign to address the glasses' 'pervert glasses' reputation.
Why it matters
This privacy fix directly addresses a major criticism of the smart glasses, potentially improving consumer trust and adoption. The marketing campaign signals Meta's effort to reshape public perception and distance the product from negative connotations.