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Meta AI Glasses Block Recording When LED Tampered, Bans Ads

8/5/2026

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Meta Platforms released an update for Meta AI glasses that disables recording when the LED is tampered with or destroyed.
Engadget reported cheap stickers bought online can almost completely hide the LED indicator.
Videos show some users still record after drilling the LED, while others report the glasses stop working.
Meta said it will remove ads and Marketplace listings promoting LED-tampering, may ban violators, and will explore stronger tamper detection.

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Meta Platforms released an update for Meta AI glasses that disables recording when the LED is tampered with or destroyed.
Engadget reported cheap stickers bought online can almost completely hide the LED indicator.
Videos show some users still record after drilling the LED, while others report the glasses stop working.
Meta said it will remove ads and Marketplace listings promoting LED-tampering, may ban violators, and will explore stronger tamper detection.