
UK Venues Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Covert Recording Fears
UK courts, theatres, Wetherspoons pubs, restaurants, and music venues have banned or restricted Meta's £359 Ray-Ban smart glasses, citing covert-surveillance concerns. Meta says a flashing LED indicates recording. The UK has no comprehensive legal framework for camera-enabled wearables, so venues set policies individually. Cinemas are now weighing similar bans over piracy risks.
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