So much for a week off!
Earlier today, Meta reached out to let me know it was releasing a last-minute software update for its Meta glasses. 🕶️ And yes, this update directly addresses our reporting last month, when we provided a firsthand look at how people have been disabling the recording light on the glasses to secretly film others.
I wanted to share the details with you as soon as I could. All of that is below.
First, a recap of our reporting.
We found that in at least 30 states, people were offering services on Facebook Marketplace to drill out the LED indicator on Ray-Ban Meta glasses—the light that alerts people when you are recording. I had the service done myself in New Jersey. All I did was pay a guy $100, and I walked out with a pair of glasses that could record without any indicator at all.
Our video and story circulated widely. Today Meta responded in a big way to this issue. Here’s how:
OK, now back to vacation with… my new Meta glasses. ⛱️ Seriously, I’m testing the new Adventurer edition—working LED and all. See you next week. 🕶️
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