Meta Adds Hearing Aid Feature to Smart Glasses

Meta is launching hearing enhancement for its smart glasses in the US later in 2026 after FDA clearance, turning them into over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss. The feature uses machine learning to amplify voices and suppress noise, launches with a free 30-day trial, then costs $149.99 or is included in Meta One subscription. It aims to reduce stigma by leveraging the glasses form factor, which users already wear all day, and includes a phone-based hearing test that takes one to two minutes. Meta plans to expand internationally after navigating regional medical device regulations.