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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Nicola Slawson and Rosie Peters-McDonald

‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion

Person wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Meta reportedly sold 7m pairs of its Ray-Ban smartglasses last year. Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

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 transforming photography and accessibility, critics have raised concerns about nonconsensual filming, privacy and data collection.

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