Meta fixes smart glasses privacy issue

Meta confirms smart glasses stopped recording without activation.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Meta fixes smart glasses privacy issue

Meta confirms smart glasses stopped recording without activation.

In brief

Meta confirms smart glasses stopped recording without activation. Meta fixed smart glasses recording audio without user permission after reports of unauthorized recordings. Originally reported by Mashable.

Meta confirms smart glasses recording issue

Meta smart glasses

Meta says its smart glasses recorded users' audio without permission after reports of unauthorized recordings.

Users reported unauthorized recordings

Matt Binder

Users said Meta's smart glasses made audio recordings without activating the 'Hey Meta' prompt or turning on the white light.

Meta fixed the issue

Meta confirmed the issue was resolved and users can manage, review, and delete voice logs via settings.

The big picture

Meta fixed smart glasses recording audio without user permission after reports of unauthorized recordings.

Read the original on Mashable

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