Meta says it has fixed an issue affecting its Ray-Ban smart glasses that allegedly allowed the device to begin recording without a user prompting the action. The reports follow growing privacy concerns from users who claimed the glasses captured audio unexpectedly.
Across outlets, the concerns center on recordings made without the usual wake or consent mechanism. One account cited a situation in which recording occurred even when users did not use the “Hey Meta” wake phrase, based on user posts shared online. Another outlet describes user claims that the glasses started recording without explicit authorization. Meta’s update frames the matter as a technical problem that has now been addressed, while earlier coverage focuses on the allegation and the circumstances described by users.
The story reflects an ongoing debate about how the glasses handle privacy signals and user permissions, and whether the recorded audio could begin unintentionally. While Meta’s fix is intended to prevent the behavior, the coverage highlights that the initial reports were driven by user observations and community discussions.
