Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
Singer Lorde has sparked a privacy debate after criticizing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a performance in Madrid.
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Lorde criticized smart glasses during a set at a festival in Madrid, describing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses as 'not sexy.' Coverage from The Verge, Android Police, and t2ONLINE focuses on the singer's specific remarks. The Cryptonomist emphasizes that these comments have triggered a broader debate regarding privacy.
Future developments depend on how Ray-Ban responds to the criticism and whether the privacy discourse continues to expand.
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Quick answers
What did Lorde say about the glasses?
She stated that the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are 'not sexy'.
Where did these comments take place?
The remarks were made during a festival set in Madrid.
What broader issue has this sparked?
According to The Cryptonomist, the criticism has sparked a privacy debate.
Coverage (4)
- 'Not sexy': Lorde takes aim at smart glasses during Madrid festival set t2ONLINE · 16h ago
- Singer Lorde just called out smartglasses. Ray-Ban won't like what she said Android Police · 16h ago
- Lorde AI glasses criticism Sparks Privacy Debate The Cryptonomist · 16h ago
- Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’ The Verge · 16h ago
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