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Not all smart glasses look alike, and not all models have cameras. The vast majority of camera glasses currently available are produced by Meta. The easiest way to identify a pair is by locating the indicator light -- a small LED bulb that turns on when the wearer is taking a picture or video. According to CNET editor and wearable tech expert Scott Stein, "Each pair of smart glasses has its own type of indicator. And many smart glasses do different things. We don't have a clear mental map of what to look for. That's a big part of the problem." Meta Ray-Bans have been around since 2021. (They l

At the moment, Meta's latest wave of camera and audio-enabled glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, are the best ones you can buy for their price and features. They're identical-looking to the previous Ray-Ban Metas, but the new ones have far better battery life for $80 more. It's worth it, especially if you're interested in wearing these all day. The camera also has improved 3K video recording and stabilization, with slow-motion and time-lapse modes coming soon. Meta Ray-Bans are normal-looking camera and audio glasses that are fully wireless, have surprisingly good off-ear audio and microphones f