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# Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech

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**Published:** July 2, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.wired.com/story/why-meta-is-charging-a-subscription-for-on-device-smart-glasses-features/  

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