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DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses'
DEF CON 2026 has banned Meta-style smart glasses with recording capabilities, including prescription lenses, citing privacy concerns. The conference's 2023 photo policy prohibits secret photography of attendees without consent. Similar bans by Monopoly Events and CalMac reflect growing privacy concerns over discreet recording devices.
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