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.

Bans, policies and laws on wearing or recording with glasses

Government

Engadget7d agoNewsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill TechCrunch7d agoCalifornia governor vetoes bill banning use of ‘pervert glasses’ to secretly record people TechRadar16d ago‘We don’t want what’s happening in the US to happen here’: Australia’s smart glasses ban extends to even more public areas TechRadar21d agoAustralia considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in government — as minister says there are 'legitimate privacy and security concerns’ABC News (Australia)21d agoLabor considers smart glasses restrictions, new national AI standards Tom's GuideAug 20, 2026ICE just banned Ray-Ban Meta glasses for agents — here’s why Digital TrendsAug 19, 2026One of the most controversial federal agencies is banning workers from using Meta smart glasses MashableAug 19, 2026ICE bans agents from using Meta smart glasses, but wants to build its own EngadgetAug 18, 2026ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns TechRadarAug 6, 2026Could Meta Ray-Bans be banned in Europe? EU regulators dial up the pressure on smart glasses — and the rest of the world is watching dw.comAug 3, 2026Germany news: Calls intensify to consider Meta Glasses ban Digital TrendsJun 18, 2026A US state wants to ban smart glasses while driving, and it could open Pandora’s box DefenseScoopFeb 6, 2026Air Force bans Meta AI glasses over OPSEC concerns, while other services’ policies vary