Meta Smart Glasses Owners Too Scared to Wear Them in Public
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, dubbed 'pervert glasses' online, have faced backlash due to predatory behavior by some users recording people without consent. In response, Meta announced it will disable the camera if the LED recording light is concealed. Despite selling over seven million pairs last year, many photographers, videographers, and content creators now avoid wearing them in public. Creator Martino Wong folds them on his shirt to signal non-use. Freelance video producer Will Kujaa reconsidered buying prescription lens glasses after online comments associating wearers with predators. Last month, Meta released a new in-house designed AI smart glasses line at $299, with more expected this year.
Key facts
- Meta will disable the camera on smart glasses if the LED recording light is concealed.
- Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have been called 'pervert glasses' online.
- Over seven million pairs of Meta smart glasses were sold last year.
- Some users have engaged in predatory behavior like recording without consent.
- Photographers and content creators express doubts about wearing the glasses in public.
- Creator Martino Wong folds glasses on his shirt to show they are not in use.
- Freelance video producer Will Kujaa reconsidered buying prescription lens glasses due to backlash.
- Meta released a new in-house designed AI smart glasses line at $299.
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- Meta
- Ray-Ban
- Engadget
- PetaPixel