Deep Tide TechFlow news: On July 25, Meta had originally planned to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the “Dialogue Focus” accessibility feature on its smart glasses, and limit its use to 15 hours per month. User testing found the feature can work without an internet connection, sparking strong backlash. Meta spokesperson Tyler Yee confirmed the paid plan has been paused; until a better alternative is found, the feature will be offered for free through the early access program. “Dialogue Focus” is an accessibility assistive feature for Meta smart glasses; the previously planned subscription model drew user concerns about being charged again for hardware-integrated functionality.