Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders suspends sales of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in Netherlands and Belgium over privacy concerns

On Friday, October 2, 2026, Hans Anders, a major Dutch eyewear chain, suspended sales of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium due to privacy concerns. The company cited ongoing public and political debate about the technology. This follows warnings from the Dutch privacy regulator and a consumer group's threat of legal action. Similar concerns have led to restrictions in Britain and a lawsuit in the United States. Meta defended the glasses, noting a blinking light when recording.