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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Helena Horton

Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears

A billboard shows Kylie Jenner peering over sunglasses, advertising
Billboard promoting Kylie Jenner Meta glasses on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Photograph: Barry King/Alamy

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 the privacy of customers and staff.

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