7 August 2026 21:20 (UTC+04:00)By Alimat AliyevaRestaurants, pubs, and theaters across the UK have started banning visitors from wearing Meta's smart glasses, citing growing concerns over privacy and the possibility of covert photo and video recording, AzerNEWS reports. Jeremy King, the owner of several well-known restaurants in central London, told reporters that guests wearing the devices would not be permitted inside his establishments. In response, Meta emphasized that privacy was a key consideration during the development of the glasses. While smart glasses offer features such as hands-free photography, voice-controlled AI assistance, and live streaming, critics argue that they blur the line between convenience and surveillance. As these devices become increasingly popular, more public venues around the world may introduce similar restrictions to protect the privacy of their customers.