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ai7 days ago•146 min saved

Meta’s AI glasses could identify people and auto-create highlights, raising privacy questions

Meta published a patent for camera-equipped rays-blended glasses that use facial recognition, expression analysis, and social-graph data to identify people nearby and decide which moments to capture or highlight, potentially cropping or prioritizing certain faces and even linking memories to the wearer; while it paints a future of automated highlights, critics warn of privacy risks and the patent does not guarantee a product.

via Tom's Guide|

#ai #facial-recognition #meta

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Celebrities Push Back as Smart Glasses Go Mainstream

Celebrities—from Lorde venting on stage to Kylie Jenner promoting Meta's Starfire edition—are shaping the reception of smart glasses as wearables push toward the mainstream, highlighting how social perception may determine whether these devices catch on or fade away.

via Gizmodo|

#celebrities #gadgets #meta

technology1 month ago•80 min saved

Lorde Slams AI Glasses, Sparking a Privacy Debate

At Madrid's Real Cool Festival, Lorde bluntly criticized AI-powered glasses, calling them “not sexy” and telling fans not to buy them, a moment that highlights growing privacy concerns as regulators scrutinize wearable cameras, a recent LED-tamper fix, and plans for so-called 'super-sensing' glasses that could continuously record and capture audio and images.

via The Cryptonomist|

#ai-glasses #lorde #meta

ai1 month ago•29 min saved

Lorde calls Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses 'not sexy' on stage

Lorde slammed the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a Real Cool Festival set in Madrid, telling the crowd to “fuck the glasses” and calling them “not sexy,” a jab that comes as Meta faces renewed scrutiny over its AI wearables and plans for more advanced glasses.

via The Verge|

#ai #ai-glasses #lorde

technology1 month ago•375 min saved

Meta tightens privacy guardrails on its AI-powered smart glasses

Meta says it will crack down on users who disable a key privacy feature on Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses, a move aimed at preventing covert, AI-assisted recording and addressing safety concerns around wearable devices; the company told NBC News’ Joanna Stern it plans enforcement against those who bypass the privacy indicator on the gadgets.

via NBC News|

#meta #privacy #ray-ban

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Unveils Budget Glasses With Built-In AI, Expanding Beyond Ray-Ban Partnership

Meta announces a cheaper standalone Meta Glasses starting at $299, built with EssilorLuxottica and featuring a Meta AI button, Muse Spark AI, live translation in 14 languages, open-ear audio, cameras with a privacy ring light, and 8 hours of use (up to 40 extra hours with a foldable charging case). The lineup includes 26 styles across Meta’s store and retailers, while continuing support for Ray-Ban and Oakley partnerships.

via bgr.com|

#essilorluxottica #meta #muse-spark

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Meta Bets on Social Norms to Quiet Smart Glasses Privacy Worries

Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth argues privacy expectations for its new Ray‑Ban–free smart glasses will be shaped by public opinion and social norms rather than hardware tweaks. The piece notes no announced privacy upgrades like a camera indicator, tamper-proofing, or camera covers, leaving concerns about misuse and data collection unresolved as the market and rivals (Google, etc.) push forward.

via Gizmodo|

#facial-recognition #meta #privacy

technology2 months ago•32 min saved

Meta and EssilorLuxottica Set to Launch Meta Glasses

Meta announced a partnership with EssilorLuxottica to launch Meta Glasses, pairing Meta’s AR technology with EssilorLuxottica’s eyewear brands (including Ray-Ban and Oakley) to bring AI-powered augmented-reality glasses to market.

via Meta Store|

#ar-glasses #essilorluxottica #meta

tech2 months ago•42 min saved

Meta trims price on smart glasses, drops Ray‑Ban branding with Kylie Jenner collab

Meta is launching its cheaper Meta Glasses at $299, removing Ray‑Ban branding to reach a broader audience. The lineup includes a Kylie Jenner collaboration, with EssilorLuxottica involvement, and Meta promises privacy updates amid scrutiny, while adding Muse Spark AI features and broader prescription support.

via The Verge|

#kylie-jenner #meta #privacy

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Premium Fit, Premium Price: Ray‑Ban Meta Optics for Prescription Glasses

Engadget’s review of Ray‑Ban Meta Optics finds second‑gen frames offer a noticeably better, more discreet fit with swappable nose pads and moldable tips, plus longer battery life and a new action button. However, the base $499 price plus expensive prescription lenses can push total cost beyond $700, and Meta’s privacy concerns—especially around data use and potential facial recognition—make it a niche purchase for those who need vision correction and value comfort.

via Engadget|

#meta-optics #prescription-lenses #privacy

wearables4 months ago•53 min saved

Samsung teases two-model Galaxy Glasses to rival Ray‑Ban's AR crown

Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses leak reveals two models in development: Jinju (entry-level, no display) and Haean (premium with a micro‑LED AR display), with Jinju slated for late 2026 and Haean in 2027. The lineup, which emphasizes audio, AI, and an autofocus camera, appears aimed at everyday users and could challenge Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses, signaling a broader consumer AR strategy that could incorporate Google’s Gemini AI features.

via Android Central|

#ar-glasses #gemini-ai #meta

technology4 months ago•16 min saved

Meta gears up prescription-friendly Ray‑Ban AI glasses in two styles

Bloomberg reports Meta is preparing two AI Ray‑Ban glasses tailored for prescription wearers—rectangular and rounded frames—sold through traditional eyewear channels. The devices aren’t a new Ray‑Ban Displays generation, but the first AI glasses designed specifically for people who wear prescription lenses, with FCC filings suggesting a near-term launch.

via Engadget|

#bloomberg #meta #prescription-lenses

gadgets5 months ago•16 min saved

Camera Covers Signal Privacy as Smart Glasses Face Scrutiny

A Gizmodo piece notes increasing privacy concerns around smart glasses, highlighting Inmo Go 3’s built‑in camera privacy cover alongside coverage of Meta’s Ray‑Ban AI glasses and Senate concerns about facial recognition, suggesting brands may add stronger privacy features to win trust.

via Gizmodo|

#camera-cover #gadgets #meta

technology5 months ago•10 min saved

Meta’s Name Tag: Turning Smart Glasses Into Ubiquitous Facial Recognition

Meta plans to enable real-time facial recognition via Name Tag on Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses, pulling names and profiles from Facebook/Instagram. The data backbone reportedly stems from billions of previously tagged photos and crowdsourced labeling by contractors, with internal plans to launch during a politically chaotic moment and frame it as accessibility—while offering opt-out controls that provide limited protection. Regulators have already fined Meta over $2 billion for biometric privacy violations, but critics warn the roadmap could shift toward always-on, ambient surveillance, amplifying risks to privacy and safety for vulnerable people.

via Yanko Design|

#facial-recognition #meta #privacy

technology5 months ago•7 min saved

Ray-Ban Meta Footage Sparks Privacy Scrutiny as Contractors See Private Moments

A Swedish investigative report based on interviews with Sama workers and former Meta employees alleges that contractors reviewing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses footage have seen highly sensitive material, including intimate moments and bathroom scenes, highlighting ongoing privacy concerns around Meta's wearables. Meta confirms it uses contractors to review user content to improve AI, with privacy protections like blurring faces, and policies allow human review of recordings and transcripts. A related class-action lawsuit argues Meta deceived consumers with privacy promises; regulators and press continue to scrutinize Meta's plans, including potential facial recognition features, while Sama emphasizes GDPR/CCPA compliance and secure data handling.

via Ars Technica|

#data-annotation #meta #privacy