Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know
Big Tech Meta Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data. 7, 2026 8:30 am EST Karissa Bell for Engadget Meta doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to protecting users' privacy.
- ▪Big Tech Meta Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk?
- ▪Here's what you should know Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data.
- ▪7, 2026 8:30 am EST Karissa Bell for Engadget Meta doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to protecting users' privacy.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 |
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Big Tech Meta Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data. By Karissa Bell Aug. 7, 2026 8:30 am EST Karissa Bell for Engadget Meta doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to protecting users' privacy. So it's not surprising that people have grown increasingly distrustful of the company's smart glasses. I've been writing about my own mixed feelings when it comes to Meta's glasses and privacy since the first Ray-Ban Stories shades came out in 2021. I've also spent a lot of time chatting with Meta about its privacy policies as the product has evolved over the years and AI has become a central feature. As you might expect, Meta is able to scoop up a lot of data from its eyewear.
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