Hans Anders, one of the largest Dutch eyewear retail chains, suspends
Hans Anders, one of the largest Dutch eyewear retail chains, suspends sales of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid growing privacy concerns
TL;DRMajor Dutch eyewear retailer stops selling Ray-Ban Meta glasses over privacy worries.
Why it matters: Retail pushback signals mainstream concern about always-on camera devices and corporate data collection practices.

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