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Meta Pauses Accessibility Paywall on Ray-Ban Glasses After Backlash
Meta announced a limit on free usage of an accessibility feature on its Ray-Ban Glasses, effectively adding a retroactive paywall. After widespread condemnation, the company said it is pausing the plan. The feature is key to the glasses' AI capabilities.
Meridian48 take
The reversal shows the risk of monetizing core hardware features post-purchase, especially accessibility ones that invite regulatory scrutiny.
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