Meta's 7 Million Smartglasses Sold—But Wearing Them Makes You a Pariah
Meta shifted over 7 million smartglasses globally last year. After a month in Ray-Ban Meta frames, though, I couldn't shake the creep factor—or the stares.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Meta sold 7M+ smartglasses in 2025, but privacy fears tank social acceptance.
- AI features like Judi Dench voice impress solo, flop in groups due to interruptions.
- Google Glass redux: without privacy fixes, adoption stalls amid regs.
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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI
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