Dutch retailer stops Meta smart glasses sales over privacy fears
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 17:31 · Archive
Dutch retailer Hans Anders has halted sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses citing privacy concerns.
Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders has pulled Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses from its stores following growing concerns about the public use of camera-enabled technology. The move reflects broader global unease about the recording capabilities of the AI-enabled devices.
Norway is planning temporary restrictions on smart glasses in specific public spaces, including parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms and public events. Private use would still be permitted. The camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already subject to restrictions in the UK and US due to fears over covert recording.
How it is being reported
- Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public placesGuardian Business · 5 Oct, 17:11
- Dutch retailer Hans Anders halts sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses over privacy concernsTechRadar · 5 Oct, 14:16
In this story: Hans Anders · Meta · Norway · UK · US
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