Philly courts will ban all smart eyeglasses starting next week
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- Philly courts will ban all smart eyewear with recording capabilities starting next week.
- The ban aims to prevent witness and juror intimidation by prohibiting video/audio recording glasses in court buildings.
- Violators could be barred, removed, or charged with criminal contempt; exceptions require prior written permission from judges.
- Philadelphia joins other court systems like Hawaii and Wisconsin in explicitly banning smart eyewear, though such bans are not yet common.
- Recent affordable smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley (under $500) have gained popularity, with Meta AI integration, and Apple plans to enter the market in 2027.