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Some Retailers Are Opting Out of Selling Smart Glasses
Popular retailer Hans Anders says it will no longer sell smart glasses in Belgium or the Netherlands.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Gizmodo
Backlash against smart glasses grow
WorldPingWhat happened
Paris prosecutors say they have opened several investigations after receiving complaints about women allegedly filmed on the street without their consent by people wearing so-called “smart glasses”.
Key facts
- Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:21 UTC.
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French media respond to M. Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments against investigative outlet
The editorial committees of 39 French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI, on Friday released a joint statement condemning National Rally (RN) party leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s recent comments targeting investigative outl…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingFox News
UK man accused of planning terrorism acts against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of another politician
British prosecutors charged Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts allegedly targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
WorldPingPhys.org
Mowing less, spraying smarter give pollinators a boost
Roadsides may not look like wildlife habitat, but a few simple changes to how they are maintained could turn them into much better places for pollinators.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingArs Technica
Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash
Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
WorldPingPhys.org
Smart silicone coatings can change their friction and stickiness as surroundings reshape nanoscale layers
Research led by a group from the University of Newcastle has found a new way to make silicone surfaces—and control how slippery they are. The work was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org