A $2 sticker defeats the one feature holding Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ together
Meta’s answer to the “pervert glasses” problem was a small light. It switches on when the camera records, to warn anyone nearby. A sticker costing a couple of dollars switches it off. Engadget’s Karissa Bell tested the workarounds now on sale, cheap LED-blocking stickers marketed as “privacy” accessories. One kit cost $16.99 for a dozen. […] This story continues at The Next Web
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Published: 31 July 2026
Source: The Next Web AI
Category: News
Topics: Privacy
Retrieved: 3 August 2026
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