Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTCDQuoteDominic PrestonThis isn’t funny.Meta only donates tens of thousands of pairs of smart glasses to blind veterans when it’s in extreme distress.Dkfkhfkwkdnc:Oof the PR crisis must be badGet the day’s best comment and more in my free newsletter, The Verge Daily.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Dominic PrestonLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularChina may have accessed MythosSolid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels areThe world’s first trillionaire is a killerMy first 24 hours with Siri AI on the MacThe impossible dream of the universal remoteThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.
This isn’t funny.
Meta only donates tens of thousands of pairs of smart glasses to blind veterans when it’s in extreme distress. Dkfkhfkwkdnc: > Oof the PR crisis must be bad Get the day’s best comment and more in my free newsletter, The Verge Daily.
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Meta donated tens of thousands of smart glasses to blind veterans amid a PR crisis, leveraging consumer hardware philanthropy as reputation management. Tech leaders should note how enterprise vendors time charitable initiatives to counteract reputational damage and stakeholder criticism.
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