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Meta paywalls Ray-Ban smart glasses accessibility feature behind subscription

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Meta has moved a conversation focus limit feature for its Ray-Ban smart glasses behind the Meta One Premium subscription. Previously free, the feature now requires payment for higher usage rates. The change affects users who rely on the glasses for accessibility.

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Paywalling an accessibility feature raises questions about Meta's commitment to inclusive design, especially for a device marketed as a daily companion.
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