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The camera is my favorite part of smart glasses, but it just feels wrong now
Smart glasses are sparking broad tech industry attention, privacy concerns, and architectural re-examinations.
Smart Glasses
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Evan Spiegel interview: Smart glasses shouldn’t look like normal glasses
An interview in The Times details perspectives from Evan Spiegel regarding the design of smart glasses.
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'Weird and icky': Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
Australia's government considers a world-leading ban on smart glasses inside public buildings and offices.
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What To Expect At Meta Connect 2026: New AI Glasses, A Mixed Reality Headset And More
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France probes misuse of smart glasses in sexual harassment cases
Paris prosecutors open a criminal probe into smart glasses used to secretly film women in harassment cases.
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After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera
Meta is reportedly preparing to launch camera-free smart glasses following public backlash over privacy concerns and accusations.
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Meta’s Next Pair of Smart Glasses May Drastically Tone Down the Creep Factor
Meta is reportedly developing camera-free smart glasses to move past its reputation for privacy concerns.
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Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
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Meta plans camera-free smart glasses for fall launch, The Information reports
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Samsung’s first Android XR glasses with a color display may launch in late 2027
Samsung is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses featuring built-in color displays, with potential launch windows spanning 2027 to 2028.
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This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users.
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US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are raising concerns over the potential for Meta smart glasses to be used for covert recordings of police officers.
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Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming
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Meta Smart Glasses Creeps Now Have One Less Way to Be Creepy
Meta’s latest glasses update blocks hidden recording, aiming to silence the ‘pervert glasses’ criticism.
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RayNeo Is Launching Two New Lines of Smart Glasses
RayNeo is expanding its augmented reality portfolio with the launch of two new lines of smart glasses.
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Apple lays off staffers ahead of CEO change
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How Apple Leaked Itself
AppleInsider examines the potential for Apple's AirPods technology to evolve into the foundation for high-end smart glasses.
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Garmin HUD MicroLED: RayNeo Proves the Tech Is Now Feasible
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RayNeo unveils productivity-focused iO glasses and multimedia-focused GT glasses
RayNeo has expanded its consumer augmented reality lineup with the launch of productivity-oriented iO glasses and cinema-focused GT glasses.
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RayNeo Is Going Both Minimalist And Maximalist With Its Latest AR Smart Glasses
RayNeo expands its augmented reality lineup with the launch of the productivity-focused iO and the cinema-style GT smart glasses.
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RayNeo’s New Smart Glasses Are Taking the Cameraless Route
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Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically
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Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up.
Instagram's efforts to regulate privacy risks associated with Meta smart glasses face scrutiny as reported by Campaign Asia.
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Man Wearing Pervert Glasses Films Himself Harassing Famous Female Comedian in the Middle of TV Shoot
A viral incident involving a man using Meta smart glasses to harass a famous female comedian has ignited a debate over covert recording technology.
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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Meta AI glasses face bans in courts, venues, and legal complaints over non-consensual recording and privacy violations.
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‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Influencers are facing significant follower loss and public backlash over content featuring Meta's smart glasses, sparking a national privacy review.
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Fear and backlash build over smart glasses and privacy
Privacy concerns over Meta smart glasses have led to sweeping bans in UK entertainment venues, sparking a broader debate on surveillance and personal space.
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‘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.
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Apple’s Glasses Are Reportedly Being Developed as Fitness Devices Like the Apple Watch
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Antizuck’ iOS app that claims to detect nearby smart glasses tops App Store chart
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Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price
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Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too
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Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meta Glasses Are Getting a Nasty Reputation
Meta smart glasses face intense public backlash and privacy concerns as critics dub them pervert glasses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI glasses promise convenience. Critics see surveillance.
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Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here’s what they got wrong
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