Meta Glasses Early Adopters Pull Devices from Public Use Amid Privacy Backlash

Five creators and photographers who championed Ray-Ban Meta glasses now avoid wearing them outside their homes, citing fear of being labeled a "creep" or association with harassment. The shift reflects intensified public hostility following Meta's cheaper lineup launch and reports of unreleased facial recognition. "Meta Glasses" trended negatively on Threads; Bluesky users regularly call for violence against wearers, marking a reversal from the device's mainstream-accessory positioning at launch.