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Meta's smart glasses controversy won't slow wearable tech push

Original: Complaints about Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ won’t slow tech’s wearable gadgets drive

Meta's camera-equipped smart glasses are facing public backlash, with critics dubbing them 'pervert glasses' over privacy and covert-recording concerns. Commentators argue the criticism is unlikely to derail the tech industry's broader drive into wearable gadgets, as companies including Meta continue investing in augmented-reality eyewear despite growing unease about surveillance in everyday settings.

Why now: Privacy backlash against Meta's smart glasses has sparked debate about whether controversy will hinder the wearable tech industry's expansion.

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