Meta's AI glasses have attracted online mockery after the company warned that some devices can become too warm when moisture or sweat enters their frames.
On 11 November 2026, Bluesky user Hypervisible (@hypervisible.bluesky.app) shared the warning with a blunt caption, 'Bad news for sweaty perverts', turning a technical problem into an easy target for jokes.
The post featured an Engadget report about Meta's response, alongside a photograph of the smart glasses. Although the caption was clearly intended as humour, it drew attention to an uncomfortable problem for a wearable product designed to be used throughout the day.
Behind the jokes is a genuine issue that Meta is attempting to address through a software update. The company is also offering free replacements to customers whose affected glasses experience the moisture-related problem.
Meta AI Glasses Can Get Too Warm When Sweat Gets Inside
Meta describes the problem as a rare issue affecting a small number of its glasses. The company says moisture entering certain devices can cause them to become unusually warm, triggering an automatic shutdown to prevent temperatures from rising further.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed that a software update had been introduced to address the problem.
'We've implemented a software update to fix a rare issue that caused a small number of Meta Glasses to get too warm when moisture entered the device,' the spokesperson said.
The protective measure works similarly to smartphones that automatically switch off when they become too hot. However, the update should not be mistaken for proof that Meta has eliminated the underlying cause of moisture entering the affected devices.
A customer email from Meta identified excessive moisture or sweat as possible triggers, raising concerns for people wearing the glasses during exercise or in warm conditions.
The company has not disclosed how many devices are affected or explained how moisture enters the frames and whether particular production batches are more vulnerable.
Meta AI Glasses Update Excludes Ray-Ban and Oakley Models
The warning applies to Meta-branded frames, including the Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova and Capri models. Meta has clarified that its Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses are not affected by the reported issue.
The company is encouraging owners of Meta Glasses to install software version 130 for the best performance. Users can check for the update through the Meta AI app by navigating to Settings, Glasses and Updates.
The rollout is under way, meaning some owners may have to wait before the software becomes available. Customers whose glasses unexpectedly shut down because of the moisture-related problem should receive a notification directing them to Meta Customer Service.
So we should throw the perverts and their glasses into the sea?
— WhiteRoseAFA (@whiteroseafa.bsky.social) 2026-11-10T22:44:20.067Z
Meta is offering free replacements to affected customers but has not announced a wider recall. Its glasses carry an IPX4 rating, which Meta describes as protection against light rain.
Water resistance does not mean waterproof protection, and the IPX4 rating does not guarantee immunity from moisture-related problems.
Hypervisible's Bluesky post had attracted 49 reposts, 19 quotes and 232 likes when the screenshot was captured on 11 November 2026, offering a snapshot of the online reaction rather than evidence of widespread backlash.
For now, Meta is recommending that owners install the software update, while customers experiencing unexpected warmth or shutdowns can contact its support team to arrange a replacement.
