Australianzherald.co.nzMeta smart glasses released in New Zealand amid Australian bans
Meta's smart glasses have launched in New Zealand just as Australian councils ban them from pools and libraries, and the federal government considers an import ban.
Meta has released smart glasses in New Zealand today, with pairs co-branded with Oakley and Ray-Ban (both owned by Italian multinational EssilorLuxottica) –...
Meta released its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses in New Zealand on the same day the Australian federal government flagged a possible import ban on the devices.
Privacy expert Frith Tweedie warned the glasses could enable covert filming at gyms, beaches and schools, and cited BBC-documented cases of women being secretly filmed and footage posted online.
Australia already bans smart glasses in government buildings, and five councils have extended restrictions to pools and childcare centres, with a broader federal inquiry underway.
Five Australian councils have already banned smart glasses in public pools, libraries and childcare centres, so check local rules before wearing them in shared spaces.
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