↓ Cooling
Business
‘Pervert glasses’: Backlash against Meta’s smart glasses grows
Meta’s smart glasses face Europe‑wide bans and venue prohibitions as privacy fears spark a growing backlash.
Smart Glasses
30 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
Apple’s Glasses Are Reportedly Being Developed as Fitness Devices Like the Apple Watch
4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
Report: Apple’s smart glasses will become a major health companion, but not initially
Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses intended to evolve into a major health companion, according to a new report from 9to5Mac.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?
The rise of smart glasses has sparked a critical debate over their potential for negative use and the challenge of creating non-invasive wearable tech.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
The 6 Best Smart Glasses, Tested By Our Tech Team
Smart glasses are evolving into a fusion of fashion and AI, triggering intense debates over civilian privacy and device utility.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
‘Antizuck’ iOS app that claims to detect nearby smart glasses tops App Store chart
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✗
Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price
10 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✗
Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✗
Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's
4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✗
Apple Planning to Unveil Privacy-Focused Smart Glasses at WWDC 2027
Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil privacy-focused smart glasses at WWDC 2027 following significant development delays.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✗
AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?
AI‑powered smart glasses that record sight and sound are entering mass markets, sparking privacy debate and a race to solve optical limits.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 holds ✗
Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation
Apple is preparing to unveil privacy-focused smart glasses by WWDC 2027, aiming to counter public distrust.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades ✓
Samsung Smart Glasses 2026 Take Aim at Meta Ray-Ban
Samsung sets its sights on rival wearable hardware with the upcoming launch of its smart glasses in 2026.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses
Instagram implements a ban on users who film harassing POV prank and pickup videos using Meta smart glasses.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Halliday’s latest smart glasses feature a much-improved display
Halliday introduces Gen 2 AI glasses featuring a monochrome HUD and camera-free design tailored for professional productivity.
◼ Archived
Business
🔮 fades
Meta Glasses Are Getting a Nasty Reputation
Meta smart glasses face intense public backlash and privacy concerns as critics dub them pervert glasses.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure
The European Union has introduced battery removability exemptions for smart glasses and wearables following pressure from the United States.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 holds
Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
Singer Lorde sparks a privacy and fashion debate after labeling Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses as 'not sexy' during a performance in Madrid.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
What Smart Glasses Can (and Can't) Do: I Wore the Top Models So You Don't Have To
Coverage tracks the shifting landscape of smart glasses, evaluating adoption hurdles, market players, and the path to a breakthrough.
◼ Archived
Business
🔮 fades
Meta & Ray-Ban glasses rolling out mandatory update that disables the camera when privacy light is broken
Meta is deploying a mandatory update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses that disables the camera if the privacy capture light is tampered with.
◼ Archived
Business
🔮 fades
Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent
Smart glasses manufacturer Even Realities has reached unicorn status following a $150 million funding round led by Meituan and Tencent.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
AI glasses promise convenience. Critics see surveillance.
9 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery]
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 holds
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
Meta is introducing subscription fees and usage limits for specific features on its smart glasses, drawing widespread scrutiny from technology outlets.
◼ Archived
Business
🔮 fades
Aussie sounds alarm over scary trend with smart glasses: 'People have no idea'
The smart glasses market is expanding rapidly, driving innovation in wearable hardware while sparking public privacy concerns.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Meta Thinks ‘Social Learning’ Can Fix Smart Glasses’ Privacy Problems
Meta is looking to address smart glasses privacy concerns through social learning alongside new AI eyewear updates.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses
Meta expands its consumer technology hardware lineup by releasing a new line of affordable smart glasses.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban
Meta has introduced new AI-powered smart glasses under its own branding at a $299 price point.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
Ray-Ban Meta Optics Review: A Better Fit Comes With A Higher Price
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are gaining traction as they expand in utility, pricing, and regional testing.
◼ Archived
Technology
🔮 fades
I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here’s what they got wrong
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.