Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
Summary
Meta has started charging a monthly fee of $19.99 for users to access the "Conversation Focus" feature on its smart glasses for more than three hours per month. This feature uses the glasses’ microphones to help users hear people they are talking to more clearly, and other AI features remain free to use.Key Facts
- Meta’s "Conversation Focus" helps amplify voices during conversations using smart glasses.
- Users get three free hours per month to use this feature before needing to pay $19.99 monthly.
- Without a subscription, users must wait for their free hours to reset each calendar month.
- The subscription is aimed at "power users" who want extra access and benefits, including premium support.
- Other AI features like live translation and voice assistant remain free for all users.
- The subscription service is currently not available in the UK.
- Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are popular and priced around £269 in the UK and $299 in the US.
- The glasses have faced criticism over privacy concerns and accusations of secret filming.
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