To Get Beyond ‘Pervert Glasses,’ Meta Should Remember the Lessons of VR

The article says backlash against Meta’s smart glasses echoes the privacy fears that plagued Google Glass.

VR, by contrast, benefited from controlled demo spaces and clearer norms, which made public acceptance easier.

Smart glasses feel more invasive because they’re worn in public and their recording or display capabilities are often unclear.

The piece argues Meta expanded wearable tech without building enough trust or giving people safe ways to try the product.

Its broader point: wearable AI will face stronger rejection unless companies solve privacy, visibility, and public-use norms first.