New York subway rider accuses woman of smashing his Meta smart glasses

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A woman is being hailed as a hero after allegedly smashing a man's Meta smart glasses on a New York City subway. The incident highlights ongoing privacy concerns surrounding wearable cameras. The man claimed he was making noise and the woman was the only one annoyed, but the internet largely supported her action. Many users expressed frustration with people being filmed without consent by such devices. Meta's smart glasses have a recording indicator light, but it can be easily obscured. The man has filed a police report, but the woman's identity and potential consequences remain unknown.


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