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Business Wars · June 3, 2026 · 00:47:35

Prize on the Eyes | 1

Meta's smart glasses trace back to a 2011 prototype by two Stanford students who built eyeglasses with a hidden camera. That early work paved the way for Meta Ray-Bans, the first tech-enabled eyewear to achieve mainstream success after Google Glass flopped. But by weaving smart glasses into everyday life, Meta has also created a tool for mass surveillance, raising questions about privacy and unnoticed recording.

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Highlights

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Stanford Students’ 2011 Camera‑Glasses Prototype
Two Stanford students built eyeglasses with a tiny camera in 2011, creating the prototype that would eventually become Meta Ray-Bans.
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Meta Ray-Bans Succeed Where Google Glass Failed
Meta Ray-Bans achieved mainstream adoption by focusing on simplicity and style, learning from Google Glass's rejection.
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Smart Glasses as a Tool for Mass Surveillance
By integrating smart glasses into daily life, Meta has created a tool that can enable widespread, covert recording and surveillance.
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