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Smart Glasses Now Have ‘Privacy Kits’ to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face
Solos is selling accessories that make its smart glasses a little more palatable.
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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.
Wired
· Jun 22, 2026
They’re Making Cases for Smart Glasses Now
Smart glasses are hitting the mainstream, so companies are now getting into the accessories game.
CNET
· Jun 21, 2026
The Best LED Face Masks That Will Improve Your Skin's Appearance
We tested popular FDA-cleared LED face masks to find the best ones for your home needs.
NDTV
· Jun 28, 2026
Students Are Now Using AI Glasses To Cheat In Exams, Educators Are Concerned
AI-powered smart glasses are emerging as the latest cheating tool, allowing students to discreetly access answers during examinations.
Digital Trends
· Jun 21, 2026
There will come soft pings, and every one of them will have notes
Smart rings, glasses, earbuds, and glucose patches are turning ordinary life into a stream of nudges, warnings, and tiny corrections.
TechCrunch
· Jun 23, 2026
Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
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Related coverage for "Smart Glasses Now Have ‘Privacy Kits’ to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face": Gizmodo — Destroying the Privacy LED on Meta Smart Glasses Will No Longer Enable Creepiness. Wired — They’re Making Cases for Smart Glasses Now. CNET — The Best LED Face Masks That Will Improve Your Skin's Appearance. NDTV — Students Are Now Using AI Glasses To Cheat In Exams, Educators Are Concerned. Digital Trends — There will come soft pings, and every one of them will have notes. TechCrunch — Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand