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Celebrities and activists escalate backlash against Meta's camera glasses

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Celebrities are calling Meta's smart glasses 'creep goggles' as privacy concerns mount. Activists have installed fake ads at London bus stops mocking the devices. The backlash highlights growing public unease with always-on cameras in wearable tech.

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The outrage is real, but Meta's Ray-Ban Stories have sold modestly; the bigger story is how this shapes consumer trust in AR wearables.
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'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops →
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