Meta adds an FDA-cleared hearing enhancement feature to supported Meta Glasses for Meta One subscribers or a one-time cost of $149, rolling out later this year
THE SO WHAT
FDA-cleared hearing enhancement as a $149 add-on or Meta One perk turns smart glasses into regulated assistive devices with a subscription upsell. Healthcare, retail, and workplace operators should treat these as dual-use hardware—both accessibility tools and computing platforms—and update device and benefits policies accordingly.
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