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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Meta patches the mod that turned its Ray-Ban glasses into secret spy cams
Meta is updating its smart glasses to shut off the camera if the recording light has been physically tampered with or destroyed. The change, announced in a 7 July blog post, closes a loophole that let modders turn the glasses into covert recorders. A white LED lights up whenever the glasses capture photos or video, signalling [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Gizmodo
· Jul 8, 2026
Destroying the Privacy LED on Meta Smart Glasses Will No Longer Enable Creepiness
...until someone finds yet another workaround.
iPhone in Canada
· Jul 8, 2026
Meta’s AI Glasses Will Now Disable the Camera If You Tamper With the Light. Here’s Why.
Meta has published a new FAQ tackling the privacy questions that keep coming up around its AI glasses, laying out the features it’s built to make both wearers and the people around them more comfortable. To signal when someone is recording, every pair has a white light on the front that Meta calls a capture [] The post Meta’s AI Glasses Will Now Disable the Camera If You Tamper With the Light. Here’s Why. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
Engadget
· Jul 10, 2026
The Meta Glasses backlash is changing how (or if) people use them
Backlash online is changing how (or if) people wear Meta's smart glasses.
Quartz
· Jun 23, 2026
Meta is launching its own smart glasses brand starting at $299
The new Meta Glasses undercut Ray-Ban Meta models by 80, with three frame styles including a 399 Kylie Jenner collaboration
Digital Trends
· Jul 8, 2026
Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light
Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.
Mashable
· Jul 8, 2026
Meta’s smart glasses have a new look and the same privacy problem
Meta’s new AI smart glasses, including Kylie Jenner’s frames, are facing privacy backlash over recording lights and consent.
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Related coverage for "Meta patches the mod that turned its Ray-Ban glasses into secret spy cams": Gizmodo — Destroying the Privacy LED on Meta Smart Glasses Will No Longer Enable Creepiness. iPhone in Canada — Meta’s AI Glasses Will Now Disable the Camera If You Tamper With the Light. Here’s Why.. Engadget — The Meta Glasses backlash is changing how (or if) people use them. Quartz — Meta is launching its own smart glasses brand starting at $299. Digital Trends — Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light. Mashable — Meta’s smart glasses have a new look and the same privacy problem