Smartglasses Face Growing Backlash Over Privacy Concerns

A wave of privacy-related incidents and regulatory actions has put smartglasses, particularly Meta's Ray-Ban models, under intense scrutiny. In England and Wales, courts have banned Meta glasses, confiscating them from anyone attempting to enter with the devices, following similar bans in New York courts and various restaurants and theaters. The move comes amid a broader backlash against what critics describe as "spyware," with a woman publicly calling for a ban after a doctor wore smart glasses during a consultation where she had to undress.