Meta fixes Ray-Ban glasses bug that triggered unprompted recordings

The issue allowed the smart glasses to capture audio without a wake phrase, according to PCMag. That outlet reports that multiple Reddit users found unsolicited recordings in the Meta AI app and that Meta has not explained the cause. The fix comes amid continuing privacy concerns about the glasses.

Covered by 5 publishers within 44 hours of the first report.

• 9to5Google: Meta says it has fixed an issue that let its Ray-Ban smart glasses record on their own
• Latest 6:30 AM ET Wired: HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private

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9G 9to5Google Meta says it has fixed an issue that let its Ray-Ban smart glasses record on their own · Ben Schoon 10:10 AM

AH Android Headlines Meta Fixes Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Bug After Reports of Unexpected Recording · Chandan Pandit 4:19 PM

PC PCMag Meta Admits Its Smart Glasses Briefly Recorded Audio Without a Wake Phrase 5:37 AM

AT Ars Technica Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality · Scharon Harding 3:11 PM

W Wired HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private · Boone Ashworth 6:30 AM

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