Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeta glasses have been banned from a number of UK cinemas (AFP/Getty)A growing number of UK cinemas are restricting or banning Meta smart glasses due to concerns over film piracy and customer privacy. The UK Cinema Association confirmed that operators are reviewing internal policies and introducing measures to prohibit camera-enabled wearables. The restrictions follow similar bans introduced by major theatre operators such as ATG Theatres, pub chains including Wetherspoons, and courts in England and Wales. Meta acknowledged that unauthorised filming in venues is unacceptable but argued that rules regarding smart glasses should be applied consistently. The tech firm emphasised that the device offers vital support to blind and low-vision users, warning that overly strict bans would represent a major step backwards. In fullUK cinemas ban Meta glasses over piracy concernsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What are Meta glasses and why have they been banned from UK cinemas?
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeta glasses have been banned from a number of UK cinemas (AFP/Getty)A growing number of UK cinemas are restricting or banning Meta smart glasses due to concerns over film piracy and customer privacy. The UK Cinema Association confirmed that operators are reviewing internal policies and introducing measures to prohibit camera-enabled wearables. The restrictions follow similar bans introduced by major theatre operators such as ATG Theatres, pub chains including Wetherspoons, and courts in England and Wales. Meta acknowledged that unauthorised filming in venues is unacceptable but argued that rules regarding smart glasses should be applied consistently. The tech firm emphasised that the device offers vital support to blind and low-vision users, warning that overly strict bans would represent a major step backwards. In fullUK cinemas ban Meta glasses over piracy concernsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
