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There are far more smart glasses than just Meta’s: does a ban stand a chance? ‘You don’t ban a club, but you ban this’

There is a growing debate surrounding the regulation of smart glasses following reports of them being used to secretly film women for non-consensual content. While devices like those from Meta are well-known, cheaper alternatives are widely available online, leading experts and officials to discuss whether a total ban on these recording gadgets is feasible or enforceable.

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Opticians divided over sale of 'spy glasses': 'We won't wait for a ban'

Dutch opticians are divided over selling AI-integrated smart glasses, with some retailers choosing to pull the products from shelves due to privacy concerns and others maintaining sales. The government is currently reviewing potential regulations while awaiting further guidance from the European Data Protection Board.

Bol pulls 'inappropriate' AI video glasses with manipulation stickers from sale, still available elsewhere

Bol.com has removed stickers from its website that allowed users to hide the recording indicator lights on video glasses. The retailer decided to ban the products after concerns were raised regarding their use in facilitating unauthorized and secret filming.

Screen time | Should the dancing banana have stayed in the compost bin?

The Dutch social media platform Hyves has relaunched, attempting to capitalize on nostalgia and public fatigue with American tech giants. While it seeks to foster real interaction, the platform currently faces challenges with limited activity and a phased rollout that may hinder its ability to regain widespread popularity.

Quarter of a million people sign up for nostalgic Hyves profile

The social network Hyves has relaunched thirteen years after its original decline, attracting over a quarter of a million sign-ups. Developed by Mediahuis, the platform intentionally avoids modern algorithms in favor of a European technical architecture to encourage authentic social interactions.

Everything is dying: Norwegian Consumer Council goes viral with ad about products breaking faster

A viral video campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council critiques manufacturers for intentionally creating products that break quickly and are difficult to repair. The initiative calls for stronger consumer protection laws, while highlighting that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing new European regulations for repair rights.