Meta Pushes Update After Moisture Can Overheat Five AI Glasses Models

Nov 12, 2026
Meta is urging owners of five own-brand AI glasses styles to install update 130 after finding moisture or sweat can make some units too warm.

Meta is urging owners of five of its own-brand AI glasses styles to install software update 130 after finding that moisture or sweat getting into the frames can make some units unusually warm, TechRepublic reports. The affected styles are Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova and Capri. Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses are not affected.

Meta calls the problem rare but has not said how many units are affected. The update adds a safeguard that shuts the glasses down if they get too warm, with an audio warning and a flashing red light. Owners who have had the problem can request a free replacement.

The glasses carry an IPX4 water-resistance rating for splashes, sweat and light rain. Meta has not said the devices failed that rating. After November 16, some features will be blocked on glasses that have not been updated to version 130.

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