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Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses sell 7 million pairs in 2025
Supporters cite uses such as discreet photo and video capture, while critics raise safety and privacy concerns including nonconsensual filming fears.
Meta sold about 7 million pairs of its Ray-Ban smartglasses in 2025, according to The Guardian Business, as the device becomes a mainstream consumer gadget.
The outlet reports that some users describe the glasses as transformative, highlighting built-in camera features and accessibility benefits, while others say the technology raises concerns about safety and privacy, including fears about nonconsensual filming and data collection.
The Guardian Business also recounts accounts from multiple users with different experiences, including one person who said he was once stopped by security at a government building over recording concerns and another user who described the glasses as “a real gamechanger” for navigating everyday situations by using voice assistance to identify what is ahead.
The article notes that while allegations involving private footage have circulated, the debate over privacy and access continues to shape how people view the glasses, with some arguing criticism could reduce availability for those who rely on the feature set.