Mark Zuckerberg says Meta was working on camera-free Ray-Bans before 'pervert glasses' backlash
THE SO WHAT
A camera-free SKU is a concession that social license is now a core constraint for wearables, not an afterthought. If you’re shipping sensor-heavy hardware, build privacy-safe variants and clear signaling into the roadmap early.
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