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Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders halts Meta glasses sales over privacy

Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders halts Meta glasses sales over privacy

Hans Anders, a major European eyewear chain, stopped selling Meta smart glasses following public and political debate on privacy and surveillance. Consumer hardware with always-on sensors is hitting regulatory and reputational headwinds—builders integrating cameras/mics need proactive privacy-by-design strategies, not reactive compliance.

Source: ET Tech ↗

🎧 Arjun & Meera on this story — from 3:00 in the 3 October 2026 episode
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