Devices · 2h ago
Meta Charges Subscription for Smart Glasses Features
Meta is introducing a subscription fee for advanced features on its Ray-Ban smart glasses, including AI-powered object recognition and translation. The $2.99/month fee covers on-device AI processing, while basic features remain free. This marks a shift toward recurring revenue for hardware that was previously sold as a one-time purchase.
Meridian48 take
Meta's move tests whether consumers will pay monthly for AI features on hardware they already own, a model that could spread across the industry if it proves profitable.
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