Meta Says Ray-Ban Glasses Recording Issue Is Resolved

Meta says it has resolved an issue that led some Ray-Ban smart-glasses owners to report unexpected audio recording, including when they had not used the Hey Meta wake word. The company has not disclosed what caused the behavior or what changes it made to address it. The reports originated with owners describing their experiences online. One Reddit user said the behavior occurred on three pairs of glasses, including second- and third-generation models. The user said the devices recorded or activated without a Hey Meta command. Other owners also described unexpected activation, and some said voice activation was disabled. One account described the recording indicator lighting up. Meta told Android Authority the issue had been resolved. Its statement also said users can manage, review and delete voice logs of interactions with Meta AI in settings. The company did not explain how many devices may have been affected, how long the issue lasted or how its resolution works. The accounts describe audio activity rather than the glasses’ camera recording. Some owners said they found recordings or transcripts they had not requested, while others reported that the assistant appeared to...