Meta Smart Glasses Banned in UK Courts and Public Venues
Meta's smart glasses have been banned from courts in England and Wales, with pubs, restaurants, and theatres across the UK also prohibiting their use. The ban stems from privacy concerns regarding the glasses' recording capabilities.
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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave Courts in England and Wales have joined a number of restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta glasses, amid a mounting backlash against what has been described as “spyware”. Last month courts in New York announced a ban on the controversial glasses, which can record video footage while being worn. Continue reading...
By Matthew Weaver
Read full article →Meta 'spy glasses' banned across UK: Pubs, restaurants and theatres say no
Meta's smart glasses are being banned across United Kingdon. Wetherspoons, Soho House, ATG Theatres and restaurateur Jeremy King's London venues have all restricted the Kylie Jenner-fronted wearables over privacy fears. Owners argue the cameras enable surreptitious filming of guests and staff. Meta points to its non-disableable capture LED, but the "pervert glasses" backlash is now costing the company real-world access.
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