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Battle over 'pervert' AI glasses in Europe's line of sight after scandal

A scandal involving girls and women filmed secretly by "pervert" AI glasses has sparked growing concern over this emerging technology – with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos or interact with an AI assistant, with sales now…

France 24

US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them

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

The Guardian - US

Luxottica founder's son resigns, says company has lost its soul

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has resigned as Ray-Ban chairman, accusing EssilorLuxottica's leadership of growing distant from staff.

Euronews

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Forget Wetherspoons — patchwork bans won't fix the Meta glasses' privacy crisis, so what comes next?

With activists pushing back and venue bans multiplying, Britain's Meta glasses privacy crisis has reached a boiling point, leaving policymakers balancing a complex legal nightmare: public safety vs consumer rights.

TechRadar

Meta smart glasses ban ignores Europe's wider surveillance threat

The German digital rights group filed a criminal complaint against Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses, raising concerns about the proportionality and applicability of the same idea in other EU Member States.

Euronews

Meta smart glasses could soon be banned in cinemas, says UK trade body — but this time it’s more about piracy than privacy

Movie theatres considering banning Meta Ray-Bans in the UK as businesses beat governments to the punch.

TechRadar

Disney Song Trick to Stop Meta Glasses Recording Sparks Outrage: 'Music Is More Protected Than Women'

A viral trend suggests using Disney songs to disrupt recordings by Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, sparking debates on privacy, women's safety, and copyright enforcement's effectiveness over personal protection.

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The Internet Is Furious Over Meta’s AI Glasses but Sales Are Booming—We Looked at Why People, Women in Particular, Are Worried

They're billed as, "the only piece in your closet that talks back"...

Marie Claire

A cute animatronic Grogu from Star Wars is set to hit store shelves - but with not such a cute price tag

The lifelike animatronic features three different modes, allowing fans to choose how they want to interact with it

The Independent UK

I wore Ray-Ban Meta Optics for a week and here's how they've improved my life (as well as my sight)

Ray-Ban Meta Optics are the smartest option for glasses wearers, as I found out

First a prankster, now a policeman: When smart glasses come to India’s protest sites

Shubnam, who identifies as transfeminine, said they were in the middle of moving house in Delhi’s scorching 40 degrees Celsius-plus summer when they found out that a video of them telling a social media content creator to “f*** off” had gone viral.

Newslaundry

10 ways to use AI glasses while sightseeing

There’s a new travel essential worth packing on your next trip

The Independent UK

Now Meta wants its glasses camera to be "always-on", sparking new privacy concerns – will it make up its mind, please?

If you have a problem with current smart glasses, you might not like this...

Why Meta's new smart AI glasses might not be for everyone, and why I still recommend them

Meta's 2026 smart glasses lineup is an impressive budget-friendly addition to the already great lineup of AI glasses from the company. But there's one major limitation to keep in mind.

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Here's a Ray-Ban Meta glasses update everyone will approve of – no privacy light, no camera

Meta has announced an update for all Meta smart glasses that will see the camera disabled if the privacy light is tampered with

Salon

Kylie Jenner can't redeem AI glasses

Meta recruited a celebrity to make smart glasses feel safe for women. They aren't

Digital Camera World

Meta’s new, cheaper smart glasses have the same camera hardware, but unlock an unusual new camera feature

With Meta Glasses, the company also announced an option that takes several photos from the smart glassess and chooses the best one

The Guardian - UK

Nothing kills the vibe like flip-flops: what to wear to a festival this summer

Whether it’s a surprisingly roomy bag, cargo pants or a don’t-try-too-hard jacket, we’ve rounded up the festival wear for men and women that’s worthy of an encore

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International Business Times UK

Meta Wants AI on Your Face at a Much Lower Price

Meta's new $299 AI glasses promise powerful real-world analysis, but growing privacy concerns could complicate the company's push to make wearable AI mainstream.

Fashion Times

Weird, Wild & Everywhere: The Sunglasses Trend 2026 Cool Girls Can't Ignore

It-girls spotted. The freaky sunglasses trend 2026 is making waves, and the coolest brands are fully committed. Here are the summer fashion ideas worth stealing.

The Independent UK

Meta launches its own, cheaper version of its smart glasses

Release comes ahead of rumoured plans by competitors including Apple

The Independent UK

Snap’s just launched AR specs, beating Meta to the punch – here’s what to know

You can project a 115in display in front of you, play AR games and view turn-by-turn directions in your vision

The Independent UK

I’ve worn Ray-Ban Meta’s smart glasses for weeks – here’s my verdict

The latest Meta eyewear can record in 3K and has a much longer battery life

MarketBeat

The Smart Glasses Gold Rush Is Leaving Old-School Eyewear Behind

Alphabet and Samsung's entry into smart glasses signals a hardware supercycle, challenging Meta's early market lead with EssilorLuxottica.

Tom’s Guide

I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta

I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.

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