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Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders pulled Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses from shelves over privacy concerns
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Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders has temporarily removed Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses from its stores. The company is citing ongoing privacy concerns and is waiting for further public and political discourse before resuming sales.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing tension between consumer privacy rights and the adoption of wearable AI-integrated technology in the European market.
The Dutch-Belgian chain, owned by KKR through Nexeye, said it is awaiting…
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