Meta leak suggests camera-free smart glasses are on the way as thousands download the 'Zuckoff' anti-smart glasses app

Date:
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:46:06 +0000

Description:
Amid continuing criticism over what these glasses are capable off, Meta is rumored to be launching a camera-free pair.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter New camera-free smart glasses from Meta are rumored The wearable could be unveiled as early as next week A new glasses-detecting app is proving popular with users It's fair to say that the various iterations of Meta's smart glasses had been quite well received
by users as you'll see from our own reviews but over time, the general public has become less and less comfortable with the idea of being secretly spied on through the cameras embedded in these wearables.

That might explain Meta's plans to release some spectacles with cameras on board, as reported by The Information . According to the outlet's sources,
the glasses have the codename Luna, and will be available in two styles
called Clubmaster and Burbank. With no camera, the focus will be on the audio capabilities of the glasses, which will let you have conversations with
Meta's own AI chatbot . The report says we could get a grand unveiling at the Meta Connect event next week, on September 23 and 24. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

While Meta's smart specs have always been fitted with LED lights that show when they're recording, modders were finding ways around this, enabling more covert video and photo capture. While those mods have since been disabled and prevented by software updates, it's still left people with a general sense of unease. The backlash continues The ZuckOff app on iOS (Image credit: ZuckOff) As Meta apparently preps its next pair of smart glasses, Wired reports on the ZuckOff app that takes a swing at the Meta CEO in its name, and alerts users when they might be in the presence of someone wearing Meta glasses. The app uses Bluetooth to scan the surrounding area for these wearables. You may like Meta just fixed a big privacy vulnerability with its Ray-Ban smart glasses Meta has a fresh update to stop people from turning Meta Smart Glasses into pervert glasses The smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebs and activists unite

With several thousand downloads on both Android and iOS , the app is clearly proving popular. It's free to download and use in its basic form, with a pro version available for $9.99 / 9.99 / AU$14.99 a year that scans continuously and gives you scan histories.

It's not your only option either: if you're on Android, Nearby Glasses is
open source and free to use, and does a similar sort of job as ZuckOff
without the provocative name. That app has now racked up more than 100,000 downloads. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

There's definitely been a shift in perception when it comes to glasses that can record, warning light or no warning light even though these specs have been around for years. There's even talk of bans and government regulation coming in at some point, which Meta might be trying to get ahead of with its next pair of glasses. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best smart glasses deals Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Gen 2) 379 344.55 View See all prices XREAL One Pro 679 549 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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