Meta's original camera glasses faced backlash over non-consensual filming and harassment, earning labels like 'pervert glasses' and bans in UK venues including pubs and theatres. The new camera-free version retains audio features like music and navigation but removes privacy risks, though Meta insists it was in development for two years, not rushed.
Meta's camera-free glasses: Privacy pivot or strategic sidestep?
Multiple reports of camera-equipped smart glasses being used to harass women and girls by filming them without consent and sharing footage.