# Meta is gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera, the DOJ says companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran, and Nitter and XCancel shut down after threats of legal action

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Podcast: [Engadget News + Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/engadget-news-next-1001063)
Published: 2026-09-16T11:15:00+00:00
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-The Information says Meta could unveil the new model dubbed Luna at its upcoming annual Connect developer conference scheduled on September 23 and 24. -Federal prosecutors disclosed Binance's alleged role in the scheme in a forfeiture complaint that they say sent $1.5 billion to Iran via a series of interrelated digital wallets. -Nitter is an open-source platform that allows people to read posts without being logged into X or having an X account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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