Zuckerberg must prove Meta smart glasses aren't 'pervert glasses', analysts say

Ahead of Meta Connect, three analysts from IDC, The Heart of Tech and Techsponential said Meta has undermined trust in its smart glasses amid complaints about covert recording. Meta has released firmware that blocks recording when the indicator is damaged, but experts want the privacy architecture disclosed and hardware safeguards added.

• Meta sold up to 80% of all smart glasses, making it the main target of criticism
• Firmware blocks recording if the indicator is damaged, disabled or covered
• Analysts propose an audible recording signal and a hardware camera shutter
• Apple Watch 12 does not allow viewing Siri recordings, using them only as AI context