Meta is opening its AI-powered smart glasses to third-party developers, announcing a new ‘Wearables Device Access Toolkit’ that will allow mobile apps to tap into the devices’ cameras, microphones, and sensors. The toolkit, available in a limited preview later this year, will enable developers to create hands-free, point-of-view experiences. Opening the Platform: The Meta Wearables Device Access ToolkitThe newly unveiled ‘Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit’ is designed to give developers direct, programmatic access to a suite of on-device sensors. These prototypes offer a compelling glimpse into the kinds of hands-free experiences the toolkit could unlock across various industries. By opening the platform, Meta is aiming to get a head start on rivals like Apple and Google, who are also developing their own smart glasses.