Meta glasses – are they worth the risk?

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Meta glasses - are they worth the risk?

They were billed as the latest high-tech must have, endorsed by all sorts of celebrity influencers including Kylie Jenner.

But there’s a growing backlash against Meta’s smart glasses amid evidence that some users are secretly filming women without their knowledge or consent.

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Some venues in the UK have already banned them, although Meta insists the glasses have tamper-proof privacy features including an LED light which comes on whenever someone is filming.
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Date: August 12, 2026