Multiple reports say Meta is developing and testing prototype smart glasses with “super sensing” capabilities designed to capture information continuously. Citing people familiar with the matter, one report says Meta has entered a prototype testing phase for AI glasses that can continuously record audio and capture images on a recurring basis, described as taking photos “every few seconds.” The reported concept is that the glasses would function as an always-aware device, enabling Meta’s AI assistant to interpret what the wearer hears and sees.

Under the described approach, captured audio and images would be used to answer user questions with context derived from the most recent recordings. The outlets describe the glasses as potentially enabling the wearer to ask Meta AI about events occurring in the environment at the time of capture.

The reports focus on the alleged prototype and its planned sensing and AI interaction features, and they do not provide details on production timelines, consumer availability, technical specifications, or regulatory and privacy implications. Meta has not publicly confirmed the project details in the articles.