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Meta charges $20/month for smart glasses feature that was free

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

Meta introduces a $20/month Meta One Premium subscription for its smart glasses, locking the 'Conversation Focus' feature behind the paywall. The feature was previously available without charge. The move signals a shift toward subscription revenue for hardware accessories.

Meridian48 take
Meta is testing how much users will pay for features that were once free, a risky bet that could alienate early adopters of its smart glasses.
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