A proposed class action filed by families in Illinois and California accuses Meta of harvesting biometric data from Facebook and Instagram photos to build a facial recognition system tied to its smart glasses, reportedly called 'NameTag.' The suit follows earlier reporting that Meta quietly embedded facial recognition code into the devices despite public denials that such a feature was planned. Meta has called the lawsuit meritless, saying no product has shipped and no final decision on the feature has been made.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-15
SimpliSafe launched the Video Doorbell Series 2, a $199.99 wired camera with 2K resolution, 10x zoom, and two-way audio that pairs with its Active Guard Outdoor Protection service starting at $49.99 a month. When onboard AI and cloud-based computer vision flag suspicious activity, a human monitoring agent can view the live feed, speak through the doorbell, and try to scare off intruders or package thieves. The doorbell requires a SimpliSafe base station and keypad and works with monitored or self-monitored plans.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-15
Plaintiffs in Illinois and California have filed a class action lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company intends to incorporate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses products. The suit centers on privacy concerns tied to biometric data collection without proper consent.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-14
Utah mother Kalie Robins posted a video of herself and her daughter singing in a car without naming the child. Meta AI later surfaced suggested prompts asking about the 'child passenger,' and when Robins engaged, it compiled detailed information on both her daughters—including names and ages—by pulling from years of family posts shared by relatives like grandparents.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-10
At IFA, SwitchBot introduced the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo, a retrofit smart lock bundle for European doors priced at €339.99/£339.99. The package bundles the Keypad Vision Pro, Hub Mini Matter, and the new Lock Ultra Max, offering entry via fingerprint, passcode, NFC card, facial or palm vein recognition, plus remote, voice, smartwatch, and app widget controls. SwitchBot says the hardware fits roughly 99 percent of European lock types, including EU profile, knob, Swiss round, and UK oval cylinders, with adapters for rarer setups.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
Norway's digital minister Karianne Tung says the government is exploring rules to regulate camera-enabled wearables like those from Meta and Snap, citing growing privacy concerns. The devices, sometimes dubbed 'pervert glasses' by critics, combine cameras and microphones with AI and could soon add facial recognition capabilities. Tung plans to convene an expert panel to advise on protecting citizens' privacy rights.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-02
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