Early Supporters of Meta's Smart Glasses Are Hiding Them Over Public Backlash

Early enthusiasts of Ray-Ban Meta glasses—devices that record video and photos—have stopped wearing them in public. They fear being seen as intrusive or connected to harassment. The shift follows Meta's release of cheaper models and reports of hidden facial-recognition technology. Social media users have turned hostile toward the glasses, a sharp reversal from when the devices first launched as a mainstream accessory.