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submitted 3 days ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/technology@lemmy.zip

You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260702094727/https://www.wired.com/story/why-meta-is-charging-a-subscription-for-on-device-smart-glasses-features/

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[-] shweddy@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago

Lol, lmao even

Did they think it would be free forever

[-] snooggums@piefed.world 6 points 3 days ago

Yes, they probably did. Isn't facebook and other meta shit still free?

I don't know, just assuming it still is.

[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Even pitchfork locked their album reviews behind a paid subscription.

It's like everyone's hurrying to get some of people's money, before Trump takes everything from everyone.

Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram - they aren't free, you feed them with your most private data.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago

he probably realized he cant datamine enough people, because nobody would buy the glasses.

[-] homes@piefed.world 1 points 3 days ago

I can’t believe that they were ever free. Lol.

[-] shweddy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Not the glasses themselves but the functions provided

this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2026
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