Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders stops selling Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses
THE SO WHAT
A major Dutch eyewear chain dropping Ray-Ban smart glasses over privacy concerns shows retailers are now acting as gatekeepers on ambient cameras and mics. If you’re building wearables with always-on sensing, assume you’ll need retailer-ready privacy narratives and visible safeguards, not just end-user consent flows.
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