One day after discovery, Meta pulls facial recognition code from its smart glasses

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/one-day-after-discovery-meta-pulls-facial-recognition-code-from-its-smart-glasses/

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Sunshine@piefed.ca · 35 pts · 44d (4 replies)

People must oppose “smart” glasses with cameras and microphones without compromise.

Dojan@pawb.social · 9 pts · 44d (1 reply)

I wonder if there’s some way we could destroy these devices remotely.

ulterno@programming.dev · 3 pts · 44d

Their actual owners sure can.

anonymouspl@piefed.world · 7 pts · 43d (1 reply)

This is the main reason why I haven’t bought Oakleys or RayBans. I will not support companies that agree to make their products spying machines. I bought SunGod instead - better on every front, with 1% for the planet pledge and B Corp certification. European (UK) - without shitty face recognition in them.

NihilsineNefas@slrpnk.net · 7 pts · 43d

Bolle as well, if you wanted a pair that can both survive a fall and protect your squishiest organs from anything up to a bullet

A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip · 19 pts · 44d

Obligatory comment on the complete lack of accountability:

Sunshine@piefed.ca · 17 pts · 44d

Nordic countries should ban the sale of these horrible surveillance glasses.

ulterno@programming.dev · 11 pts · 44d (1 reply)

So now they are doing it server-side?

A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip · 6 pts · 43d

That is very probable.