A bug in Ray-Ban Meta glasses caused them to record without the "Hey Meta" wake phrase being spoken, according to the source report.
The issue has since been fixed. The episode renews questions about how reliably camera-equipped wearables handle their activation triggers.
Source: arstechnica.com, reported 10-16. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-found-recording-audio-without-wearers-consent/