How smart glasses are used

A reading list of glasses in real use: on the job, in daily life, as an accessibility aid, and in the places that restrict them. Hand-picked and grouped by use, newest first in each group.

Where they are restricted

Bans, policies and laws on wearing or recording with glasses

Courts

Vision MondayAug 17, 2026New York State Smart Glasses Ban in All Courts Spotlights Growing Privacy Concerns, The Vision Council's Stevens Says Legal CheekAug 13, 2026Courts ban Meta glasses Digital TrendsAug 12, 2026If you own Meta smart glasses then you may be banned from courts soon EngadgetAug 11, 2026England and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms UC TodayJul 30, 2026From Courtrooms to Hospitals: Where Could Smart Glasses Be Restricted Next?New York State Bar AssociationJul 20, 2026New York State Court System Bans Wearing Smart Glasses in Court Buildings Vision MondayJul 15, 2026New York State Bans Smart Eyewear in All Courts, Raising Logistical and Compliance Questions Bloomberg LawJul 8, 2026New York Bans Smart Glasses From Courthouses Across the State GizmodoMar 27, 2026Courts Across the Country Are Banning Smart Glasses The Philadelphia InquirerMar 26, 2026Philly courts will ban all smart eyeglasses starting next week CBS NewsFeb 19, 2026Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to social media trial