[Meta Halts Subscription Plan for Smart Glasses Accessibility Feature] According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on July 25, Meta had initially planned to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the "Conversation Focus" accessibility feature on its smart glasses, limiting usage to 15 hours per month. Users discovered through testing that the feature could function without an internet connection, sparking strong opposition. Meta spokesperson Tyler Yee confirmed that the subscription plan has been suspended, and the feature will be offered for free through an early access program until a better alternative is found. "Conversation Focus" is an accessibility assistance feature of Meta's smart glasses, and the previously planned subscription model had raised concerns about secondary charges for built-in hardware features.