Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 15 Aug, 05:58URL changed
- boredpanda.comseen 15 Aug, 08:49headline rewritten
Guy’s New Tech Toy Makes His Fiancée Feel Like She’s Being Spied On In Her Own HomeGuy Buys Something He Knows His Fiancée Would Hate, Saying She Doesn’t Have A Say In It - boredpanda.comseen 15 Aug, 08:50headline rewritten
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses - iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 4 Sept, 17:39description edited
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Novým trendem na sociálních sítích jsou videa, kde muži na ulici oslovují ženy a neodbytně je zvou na rande i přes odmítnutí. Zásadní roli v tom hrají chytré brýle Meta – muži situaci tajně nahrávají a videa bez vědomí žen sdílejí online. „Ze zahraničí víme, že i v důsledku používání chytrých brýlí narostlo online i offline obtěžování žen a dívek,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus novinářka Apolena Rychlíková, šéfka mediální platformy Page Not Found.Novým trendem na sociálních sítích jsou videa, ve kterých muži na ulici oslovují ženy a zvou je na rande i přes odmítnutí. Zásadní roli v tom hrají chytré brýle Meta – muži situaci tajně nahrávají a videa bez vědomí žen sdílejí online. „Ze zahraničí víme, že i v důsledku používání chytrých brýlí narostlo online i offline obtěžování žen a dívek,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus novinářka Apolena Rychlíková, šéfka mediální platformy Page Not Found.
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Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears. The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import of the camera-equipped technology and encouraged individual workplaces to set their own rules. Continue reading...Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears. The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import...
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- ABC News (Australia)seen 22 Sept, 09:11headline rewritten
Smart glasses to be banned from WA public schoolsWA introduces nation's 'most comprehensive ban' on smart glasses in schools - thestar.com.myseen 8 Oct, 07:33headline rewritten
Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns growMeta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up
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Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World09:00first to report
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 broad acceptance that tablets and smartwatches have found before them. But those plans have hit a snag in the UK, where venues from elite restaurants to popular pub chains have banned the £359 glasses in order to preserve...
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Novinky (Czechia)06:12
Společnost Meta Platforms, provozující Facebook nebo Instagram, uvedla před pár měsíci na trh chytré brýle propagované mimo jiné i slavnou influencerkou Kylie Jennerovou. Slibovala si od nich široké přijetí, ve Spojeném království ale narazila – místní podniky jejich nošení ve velkém zakazují.
- channel4.com19:10
They were billed as the latest high-tech must have, endorsed by all sorts of celebrity influencers including Kylie Jenner.
Tue, 11 August 2026
6 reports- Times of India07:52
Meta's smart glasses are being banned across United Kingdon. Wetherspoons, Soho House, ATG Theatres and restaurateur Jeremy King's London venues have all restricted the Kylie Jenner-fronted wearables over privacy fears. Owners argue the cameras enable surreptitious filming of guests and staff. Meta points to its non-disableable capture LED, but the "pervert glasses" backlash is now costing the company real-world access.
- boredpanda.com08:46edited after publishing
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Guy’s New Tech Toy Makes His Fiancée Feel Like She’s Being Spied On In Her Own HomeRay-Ban Meta smart glasses can take photos and videos, play audio, make calls, and use AI, making them a pretty impressive piece of tech. Still, not everyone is thrilled about them, especially when it comes to privacy. One woman turned to Reddit after her gadget-loving fiancé bought a pair and started wearing them constantly. While he loves the glasses, she feels exposed having them in her own home and can’t shake the feeling that she’s under surveillance. Couples, Relationships
- boredpanda.com08:46edited after publishing
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Guy’s New Tech Toy Makes His Fiancée Feel Like She’s Being Spied On In Her Own HomeRay-Ban Meta smart glasses can take photos and videos, play audio, make calls, and use AI, making them a pretty impressive piece of tech. Still, not everyone is thrilled about them, especially when it comes to privacy. One woman turned to Reddit after her gadget-loving fiancé bought a pair and started wearing them constantly. While he loves the glasses, she feels exposed having them in her own home and can’t shake the feeling that she’s under surveillance. Couples, Relationships
- boredpanda.com08:46edited after publishing
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Guy’s New Tech Toy Makes His Fiancée Feel Like She’s Being Spied On In Her Own HomeRay-Ban Meta smart glasses can take photos and videos, play audio, make calls, and use AI, making them a pretty impressive piece of tech. Still, not everyone is thrilled about them, especially when it comes to privacy. One woman turned to Reddit after her gadget-loving fiancé bought a pair and started wearing them constantly. While he loves the glasses, she feels exposed having them in her own home and can’t shake the feeling that she’s under surveillance. Couples, Relationships
- The Guardian World10:29
Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave Courts in England and Wales have joined a number of restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta glasses, amid a mounting backlash against what has been described as “spyware”. Last month courts in New York announced a ban on the controversial glasses, which can record video footage while being worn. Continue reading...
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)12 Aug, 14:07their copy
- gizmodo.com14:55
At least two sheriff's offices in Florida have purchased Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.
Wed, 12 August 2026
7 reports- tportal (Croatia)06:52
Pametne naočale zamišljene su kao dodatak za proširenu stvarnost koji omogućuje istovremeno snimanje videa i fotografija, pregledavanje najvažnijih informacija i slobodno korištenje obje ruke. No, korisnici su otkrili i da ih se može koristiti u druge namjene
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:52
Die Organisation HateAid fordert den Verkaufsstopp von Meta AI Glasses und startet eine juristische Attacke. Die Anzeige richtet sich nicht nur gegen Meta, sondern auch gegen Verantwortliche deutscher Handelsketten.
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:14
NJEMAČKA udruga HateAid podnijela je kaznenu prijavu protiv Mete i prodavača njezinih AI naočala, tvrdeći da krše zakone o privatnosti jer omogućuju tajno snimanje ljudi bez znanja.
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)12 Aug, 15:51their copy
- thenews.com.pk11:23
A German advocacy group has raised significant legal and public concerns regarding Meta AI smart glasses and emphasized allegations of privacy laws violations against the devices.On Wednesday,...
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:44
»Vor Smart Glasses sind Menschen nirgends sicher«, kritisiert HateAid. Den Verkauf der Brillen hält die Organisation deshalb für strafbar und stellte Anzeige gegen Meta.
- Politico Europe15:52
Privacy concerns over the device have snowballed in recent months amid reports of people being filmed without their consent.
- breitbart.com17:19
Meta Glasses, often derided by critics as "pervert glasses", will be confiscated if worn in courts in England and Wales, a report states.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)11:04
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:33
Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up. Business Insider Women continue to bear the brunt of bad tech decisions The Irish Times Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Are Absolutely Being Used to Stalk Women, Study Reveals extremetech.com Are smart glasses a ‘covert’ legal threat for employers? People Management Gaze data: Smart glasses open new frontiers for ads and expose new risks for privacy Campaign Asia
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:27
People shouldn't have to walk around in public spaces afraid that they could be shared on all kinds of platforms, there needs to be consent, says spokesperson for Denmark's Red-Green Alliance
- RMF24 (Poland)18:20
Kamera ukryta w oprawkach. Niemiecka organizacja domaga się zakazu popularnych okularów
Thu, 20 August 2026
9 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)07:06
KINA i druge ustanove u Britaniji razmatraju zabranu pametnih naočala s kamerom.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:22
Fearing film piracy, many cinema chains considering introducing policies to prohibit or restrict wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses
- Channel News Asia13:43
- Le Figaro (France)14:23
La police de l’immigration américaine souhaite éviter tout risque de fuite de données. Elle prévoit de développer son propre prototype de lunettes connectées pour faciliter.
- thenews.com.pk14:43
The UK cinemas are reportedly restricting Meta’s AI-powered eyewear over copyright infringement concerns. The UK Cinema UK Cinema Association said on Thursday that operators are enacting...
- arynews.tv14:56
Explore the latest policies in UK cinemas regarding smart glasses and their impact on film piracy and privacy concerns.
- The Guardian World14:57
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate films. The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use. Continue...
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:32
ChatGPT gibt es bald mit Werbung. Werden Bücher zum KI-Training vernichtet? Was eine neue Recherche verrät. Und: Flux 3 der deutschen KI-Firma Black Forest Labs ist da.
- kmfm.co.uk16:57removed by the outlet
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glassesCinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- nova.ie10:48
Cinemas across the UK are banning the use of Meta glasses due to the increase of piracy concerns, recent reports have revealed.
- Google News - Europe query14:03
Meta smart glasses ban ignores Europe's wider surveillance threat Euronews
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)08:03
Německá nezisková organizace HateAid podala u tamní Ústředny pro boj s internetovou kriminalitou (ZIT) trestní oznámení kvůli takzvaným chytrým brýlím od společností Meta a Ray-Ban. Oznámení podala kromě těchto dvou společností také proti prodejcům brýlí Oakley, Fielmann, Apollo-Optik, Mister Spex a Mediamarkt.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- iheart.com10:16
Burning Man 2026 allows smart glasses but requires permission before filming. The festival emphasizes privacy and consent, reflecting concerns over AI-enabled eyewear. Despite guidelines, some attendees and public figures express privacy concerns.
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:35
Brisbane City Council has banned the use of AI smart glasses to secretly film people in its public pools.
- stuff.tv14:22
I know exactly why the Meta Ray Bans are on my face. The problem, though, is that nobody else around me does.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:16
NORVEŠKA planira ograničiti upotrebu pametnih naočala i sličnih uređaja.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- rustourismnews.com08:12
Norway plans stricter rules for smart glasses and similar wearable devices, including a possible ban on facial recognition of people in public spaces.
Thu, 27 August 2026
4 reports- ABC News (Australia)02:00
Support is growing for a ban on the import of so-called “smart glasses”, amid an influx of low-cost devices that are being used to film Australians without their consent.
- abc.net.au04:00
There's talk of an import ban on so-called "smart glasses", amid an influx of low cost devices that are being used to film Australians without their consent. The Greens plan to bring a bill to parliament when it next sits to stop the import of wearable recording devices for at least 12 months, until tougher privacy protections are in place. Other crossbenchers have voiced their support.
- hardenexpress.com.au05:21
Smart glasses that allow wearers to secretly record people without their consent would be banned under a push...
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- yasstribune.com.au27 Aug, 05:21their copy
- dailyadvertiser.com.au27 Aug, 05:21their copy
- hindustantimes.com11:26
A Delhi café encounter has led to a ₹2.05-crore legal notice to Meta and an Instagram creator, raising questions about covert recording, consent and privacy.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- gizmodo.com13:40
Loophole closed (apparently).
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World15:00
Smartglasses with cameras can benefit the vision impaired but companies might pit ‘accessibility benefits against safety and privacy’, eSafety says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s online safety regulator has urged smartglasses companies to automatically blur people’s faces filmed on the devices, and make it clearer when someone is filming, as the federal government faces pressure to ban the...
Mon, 31 August 2026
3 reports- begadistrictnews.com.au05:26
The federal government has called for venues to make efforts to stop non-consensual recording with smart glasses, as...
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- mandurahmail.com.au31 Aug, 05:26their copy
- queanbeyanage.com.au31 Aug, 05:26their copy
- macleayargus.com.au31 Aug, 05:26their copy
- ABC News (Australia)07:30
The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
- mudgeeguardian.com.au23:46
Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government,...
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- northerndailyleader.com.au31 Aug, 23:46their copy
- lithgowmercury.com.au31 Aug, 23:46their copy
- braidwoodtimes.com.au31 Aug, 23:46their copy
- mandurahmail.com.au31 Aug, 23:46their copy
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Times of India13:46
He has alleged he was covertly filmed with Ray-Ban Meta glasses and turned into subject of viral content. His legal notice now raises a larger question: Can Meta be held responsible for designing eyewear that allows unsuspecting bystanders to be recorded?
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)04:28
Australský úřad pro bezpečnost na internetu (eSafety) vyzval výrobce chytrých brýlí s kamerami, aby zařízení automaticky rozmazávala tváře lidí, kteří nedali k natáčení informovaný souhlas. Informoval o tom server The Guardian. Návrh přichází v době rostoucích obav z používání chytrých brýlí k obtěžování. Nejznámější jsou modely výrobce brýlí Ray-Ban ve spolupráci s technologickou společností Meta.
- thestar.com.my16:00
The company rolled out a new marketing campaign and software updates amid backlash.
- Channel News Asia21:58
Smart glasses may represent the next commercially available technology to be manipulated by extremist actors, says this researcher.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:47
Smart Glasses sind in Verruf gekommen, weil manche Nutzer mit ihnen heimlich filmen und fotografieren. Die G2 lockt mit anderen Extras. Nicht alle überzeugen.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- iRozhlas (Czechia)12:42edited after publishing
Novým trendem na sociálních sítích jsou videa, ve kterých muži na ulici oslovují ženy a zvou je na rande i přes odmítnutí. Zásadní roli v tom hrají chytré brýle Meta – muži situaci tajně nahrávají a videa bez vědomí žen sdílejí online. „Ze zahraničí víme, že i v důsledku používání chytrých brýlí narostlo online i offline obtěžování žen a dívek,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus novinářka Apolena Rychlíková, šéfka mediální platformy Page Not Found.
- yahoo.com19:28
The tech giant faces a new privacy lawsuit weeks after agreeing to the largest child-safety settlement of its kind.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)21:16
Brisbane City Council banned the use of smart glasses at public pools, but experts say the issue is beyond the power of local councils.
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India05:39
In a groundbreaking move, a man from Delhi is taking legal action against Meta and an Instagram influencer for allegedly recording him without his permission using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. He claims this invasion of privacy, amplified by the video’s popularity on Instagram, warrants significant compensation and demands the video's removal. This lawsuit raises critical questions about the accountability of product design in protecting individual privacy rights.
- The Guardian World10:00
Exclusive: Documents show officers from Maine to California worry Meta’s camera-equipped glasses will be used either to secretly record them or aid acts of terrorism In January, the New York Police Department’s counterterrorism unit sent out a memo warning police officers about a new potential “security and counterintelligence” threat: Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The memo directed officers to “conduct thorough inspections of all eyewear permitted within inmate cells” and cautioned that people who...
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)03:53
The City of Yarra has banned glasses with built-in cameras from its leisure centres, playgrounds and childcare centres to protect the community.
- petapixel.com12:15
Meta smart glasses are slipping through security checks.
Thu, 10 September 2026
4 reports- tportal (Croatia)12:42
Gradske vlasti Osla zabranile su pametne naočale u svojim školama, odbijajući da djeca postanu 'statisti u Metinu prikupljanju podataka', objavio je grad u četvrtak
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)10 Sept, 15:16their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)13:16
Gradske vlasti Osla odlučile su zabraniti pametne naočale u školama kako bi zaštitile privatnost djece i spriječile njihovo korištenje u prikupljanju podataka bez njihovog znanja
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:26
OSLO je zabranio pametne naočale u školama.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:43
Gli occhiali intelligenti di Meta, in grado di filmare e registrare, mettono in allarme la autorità di sicurezza ma anche le scuole, dagli Usa all’Europa. Negli Stati Uniti sono finiti nel mirino di una circolare dell’Unità antiterrorismo del dipartimento di polizia di New York, come nuova potenziale minaccia alla “sicurezza e al controspionaggio”. A Londra, […] L'articolo “Occhiali smart di Meta rischio per la sicurezza”: allarme dell’antiterrorismo di New York. E Oslo li vieta a scuola...
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)04:26
L’association e-Enfance révèle avoir reçu plus d’une vingtaine de signalements depuis le début de l’année concernant des femmes filmées à leur insu par ce type de lunettes. Bien qu’encore considérés comme un marché de niche, ces nouveaux appareils sont pris très au sérieux par la CNIL et ses homologues européens.
- grimsbytelegraph.co.uk07:00edited after publishing
Holland & James Opticians are again at the forefront of cutting-edge eyewear, so come along to the open event and get 10% off all Meta eyeglasses
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- dunyanews.tv16:30
Oslo bans glasses in schools this week as govt mulls regulating their use
Tue, 15 September 2026
3 reports- The Guardian World09:38
Councillors say locals have been raising concerns about people secretly filming in change rooms, swimming pools and around schools Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Sydney’s largest councils has joined the City of Brisbane and the City of Yarra to issue a ban on AI smart glasses at public pools as concerns mount over the potential for predators to exploit the new technology. On Tuesday evening, Canterbury-Bankstown voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning the...
- Channel News Asia22:36
- Google News - Top Stories23:10
Meta plans camera-free smart glasses for fall launch, The Information reports reuters.com Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Mounting Privacy Concerns The Information Two Months with $299 Meta Smart Glasses Reveals Key Issues Geeky Gadgets Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Luna Amid Privacy Concerns chosun.com Meta plans to launch camera-free smart glasses for fall, The Information reports marketscreener.com
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- engadget.com06:49
Meta will soon unveil new camera-free smart glasses, according to The Information.
- Google News - Top Stories20:12
After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera TechCrunch Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Mounting Privacy Concerns The Information Cooking up camera-free glasses is easy for Meta. Shaking their 'pervert glasses' rep is harder. Business Insider Meta Reportedly Creating Glasses Without Cameras After ‘Pervert’ Uproar CNET Meta Reportedly Building Smart Glasses without Cameras Following Public Backlash Road to VR
Thu, 17 September 2026
8 reports- ABC News (Australia)05:08
As local governments in parts of Australia introduce bans on smart glasses, an Adelaide city councillor and a prominent Fringe venue are floating the idea of significantly restricting use of the devices in public spaces.
- France Info (France)07:42
Les lunettes connectées Meta séduisent de plus en plus grâce à leurs nombreuses fonctionnalités, mais leur discrétion inquiète. Des personnes dénoncent des vidéos réalisées à leur insu, tandis que certains professionnels proposent même de retirer la LED signalant un enregistrement.
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:32
META razvija nove pametne naočale Luna koje neće imati kameru.
- Bloomberg Politics12:00
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in federal buildings, citing privacy and security concerns over using the devices to record people without their knowledge.
- ABC News (Australia)12:00
Smart glasses could be prohibited in Commonwealth workplaces as the government consults on new rules for Australia's growing AI sector.
- The Guardian World12:00edited after publishing
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears. The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:05
Government seeks advice on prohibiting recording-capable devices in Commonwealth workplaces amid privacy, security concerns
- ABC News (Australia)19:58
Canterbury-Bankstown is the first Sydney council to introduce a blanket ban on smart glasses, following similar action by local governments in Queensland and Victoria.
Fri, 18 September 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia06:03
- Novinky (Czechia)10:34
Pařížská prokuratura zahájila trestní vyšetřování v souvislosti s podezřením ze sexuálního obtěžování pomocí takzvaných chytrých brýlí. Informovala o tom agentura Reuters. Francouzský úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů CNIL obdržel několik stížností ohledně používání brýlí na pracovišti. Po celém světě přibývají zprávy o lidech, kteří brýle s kamerou používají k natáčení a obtěžování cizích lidí na veřejnosti i v zaměstnání. Záběry pak bez souhlasu aktérů končí na sociálních sítích.
- Google News - Top Stories20:35
What To Expect At Meta Connect 2026: New AI Glasses, A Mixed Reality Headset And More Engadget Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Mounting Privacy Concerns The Information Meta's CTO doesn't want a few 'bad actors' to spoil your view of Meta glasses businessinsider.com Meta Reportedly Creating Glasses Without Cameras After ‘Pervert’ Uproar CNET Social Skinny: AI slowdown debate develops; Meta and Snapchat unveil updated smart glasses campaignlive.com
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- techstory.in12:17
French authorities are investigating the alleged misuse of camera-equipped smart glasses in cases involving sexual harassment and the recording of women without their knowledge or consent.
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:50
Independent testing found cheap smart glasses could be accessed by an attacker without a password, allowing them to gain control of the glasses and stored images.
Tue, 22 September 2026
4 reports- ABC News (Australia)01:40edited after publishing
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Smart glasses to be banned from WA public schoolsWestern Australia's education minister says there is "absolutely no place in our schools or classrooms" for smart glasses as she announces a ban on anyone using or storing them in the state's public schools.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Can you forget how you feel about Meta? The Verge Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices Telecompaper Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Smart Glasses: Here’s What’s New And Improved Mashable India Glasses Sneak Peek TV Grapevine A photo review of Meta's proprietary smart glasses, 'Meta Glasses,' checking everything from the design of the device to the case and accessories. GIGAZINE
- Channel News Asia10:01
- Le Monde English18:54
Prosecutors pointed to a 'growing trend on social media involving women being filmed on the street with smart glasses without their consent and the videos being published online.'
Wed, 23 September 2026
5 reports- South China Morning Post03:57
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the street without their consent using smart glasses. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant. Meta’s smart spectacles, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, have become a commercial success. Meta sold 7 million pairs in 2025. Other companies, including...
- Channel News Asia10:01
- thestar.com.my18:41edited after publishing
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Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns growMENLO PARK, California, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses.
- Google News - Top Stories23:37
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- Google News - Top Stories23:53
Meta's New Holographic Avatars Are Here And They're Surprisingly Real Engadget Bringing Your Muse to Life Meta AI Meta Could Demo Phoenix Headset At Connect With Full-Body Codec Avatars UploadVR Meta is bringing full-body hologram video calls to its smart glasses through WhatsApp Digital Trends Meta Ray-Ban Display gets hologram calls on WhatsApp, driven by your voice, not your face MIXED Reality News
Thu, 24 September 2026
20 reports- BBC News World00:50
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:00
- tportal (Croatia)04:17
Meta je u srijedu na svom godišnjem predstavljanju uređaja predstavila pametne naočale bez kamera, nastojeći odgovoriti na zabrinutost zbog privatnosti koja je diva društvenih mreža stavila u središte sve većeg otpora prema uređajima s umjetnom inteligencijom koji mogu snimati ljude bez njihova pristanka
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:10
META je predstavila pametne naočale bez kamera s AI asistentom Muse, nastojeći riješiti problem privatnosti unatoč daljnjem snimanju zvuka.
- Le Monde (France)07:52
Ces lunettes dotées d’une IA ne peuvent pas filmer, mais les nombreux autres modèles lancés durant la même présentation en sont toujours capables. Ces outils sont impliqués dans plusieurs affaires de harcèlement et de personnes filmées à leur insu.
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- iheart.com08:04
Meta unveiled new VR glasses at its Connect conference, offering a sleek design and advanced features like eye-tracking and hand gesture controls. Priced at $1,300, they will be available in spring 2027. Meta also introduced audio smart glasses and the Muse AI agent, highlighting a focus on AI...
- Channel News Asia11:18
From ultralight VR glasses to a camera-free Ray-Ban audio model, Meta’s Connect 2026 launches show how the company is trying to make wearable tech easier to live with.
- France Info (France)11:23
Cette paire conçue pour intégrer l'assistant IA du groupe ne peut pas filmer. Son lancement intervient en pleine polémique sur les usages du modèle avec caméra, accusé de permettre des enregistrements sans consentement.
- El País (Spain)12:36
Mark Zuckerberg presenta las nuevas Ray-Ban que solo recogen sonido como un dispositivo en el que llevaban años trabajando
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smartglasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism NBC News Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions reuters.com Introducing Meta VR Glasses, A New Era for Virtual Reality meta.com Here's what Wall Street thinks of Meta's new smartglass lineup and first Muse 'holdable' Yahoo Finance Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio and More AI Glasses Styles meta.com
- mobilesyrup.com17:02
"We'll continue to make sure that the algorithm is very robust, and also really bring awareness about how things work."
- ibtimes.co.uk19:17
Authorities in Paris, Seoul and Barcelona are investigating allegations that women were filmed without consent using Meta smart glasses and that some footage was shared or monetised online.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Filming in public is not automatically illegal, since a person generally has no expectation of privacy in that setting, a lawyer says.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- ANSA (Italy)08:02
Zuckerberg, 'senza il video si aprono molte nuove possibilità'. Milleri, 'anni di ricerca e di sviluppo dietro ogni prodotto'
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories14:00
Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven CNBC Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up Reuters Introducing Meta VR Glasses, A New Era for Virtual Reality meta.com At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere TechCrunch
Mon, 28 September 2026
2 reports- El Mundo (Spain)11:06
Después de varias pifias, Meta vuelve a dar en el clavo tras su colaboración con Ray-Ban. El secreto: es una tecnología no invasiva. La pega: otra vez la privacidad Leer
- Google News - Top Stories18:20
Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing Gizmodo Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push CNBC Meta VR glasses vs Meta Quest 3: How they compare Mashable Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com New Features for Meta Ray-Ban Display meta.com
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories16:02
Meta Plans VR Glasses Strap Accessory for Active VR Gaming Road to VR Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smart glasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism NBC News Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push CNBC Meta VR glasses vs Meta Quest 3: How they compare Mashable Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- mymotherlode.com01:17
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private. The bill also would have required companies making smart glasses or other wearable devices, starting in 2028, to include a light or some other feature indicating that the person is video or audio recording. It would have banned the sale of technology designed to...
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia15:14
Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia07:02
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:22
NORVEŠKA vlada planira predložiti privremenu zabranu korištenja AI naočala na javnim mjestima poput parkova i škola zbog zabrinutosti za privatnost građana i neovlašteno snimanje.
- Channel News Asia15:21
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)19:00
The privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese software company behind an influx of cheap smart glasses to Australia.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia21:59
The proposed ban will be a test case for broad restrictions on the eyewear after fierce backlash over their use, says Richard Milne for the Financial Times.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- Le Figaro (France)11:00
RÉCIT - Pour quelques dizaines d’euros, des bidouilleurs parviennent à trafiquer ces accessoires en vogue. Saisi de plusieurs plaintes, le parquet de Paris a tout récemment ouvert des enquêtes pour des faits de harcèlement sexuel, d’atteintes à la vie privée et de diffusion non consentie d’images sur les réseaux sociaux.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:00
The tenor of the public debate around smart glasses has concerned members of the disability community, who say the devices give them more independence.
Tue, 13 October 2026
3 reports- Politico Europe14:34
Smart glasses firms could be forced to build in flashing lights, audio alerts to abide by EU privacy law.
- Google News - Europe query14:56
Lights, bells and liability: Europe’s privacy regulators crack down on smart glasses POLITICO.eu
- theverge.com18:00
For once, I don’t feel like a spy in these.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- popsugar.com14:00
Meta glasses bring the latest AI tech to your fingertips. Upgrade your favorite frames with one of these bestselling, fashion-forward styles.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- tportal (Croatia)08:38
Korisnici pametnih naočala koji snimke objavljuju na javnim profilima na društvenim mrežama ili ih koriste u poslovne i političke svrhe moraju poštovati pravila o zaštiti osobnih podataka, navodi se u izjavi Europskog odbora za zaštitu podataka (EDPB) prihvaćenoj ovaj tjedan
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- begadistrictnews.com.au04:34
ACT government seeks 'urgent advice' as it draws up restriction plan.
- engadget.com11:30
Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.
- ABC News (Australia)20:42
One fifth of Victoria's councils have confirmed they are investigating or implementing measures to prohibit covert recording devices from community pools and recreation facilities over privacy concerns.
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia09:05