# Venues Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns

Restaurants, pubs, and theaters are banning Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, citing fears over unauthorized recording and surveillance. The move reflects growing public unease with wearable camera technology in private spaces.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/06/restaurants-pubs-and-theatres-ban-metas-spy-glasses-over-privacy-fears) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:44 GMT