2 articles from The Guardian, The Guardian Business.
Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses, with over 7 million pairs sold in 2025, have sparked sharp divisions over privacy and safety concerns. While some users praise the wearables as life-changing, critics worry about surreptitious filming, leading restaurants, pubs, and theatres in the UK to ban them despite Meta's claims that safeguards prevent unauthorized recording. The devices' popularity has made them among the world's most widely adopted gadgets, but venues continue restricting their use due to privacy anxieties.
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Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at all When Meta used superstar Kylie Jenner to promote its sleek new line of “spy glasses”, the social media company hoped the devices would reach the same…
While some users say the wearables have changed their lives, critics voice fears over safety and privacy With more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming one of the world’s most popular gadgets. While supporters say they are…
