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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
‘Makes Me Sick': US Woman Slams Influencer For Secretly Filming Her With Smartglasses
Last Updated: US woman shares her experience of being secretly filmed by Ray-Bean smartglasses in a supermarket. Her story on Twitch and X led to backlash and video removal. Imagine going out with someone and later finding out that you were being recorded without your consent the entire time. That's not a film script but a harsh reality that has become alarming with smart glasses equipped with hidden cameras. These futuristic gadgets, usually meant for content creation or a hands-free capturing experience, are now being misused to secretly record people in public. The worst part? Most of these glasses look like regular ones, making it almost impossible to spot one. What Exactly Happened? Recently, a US woman recounted her harrowing experience of being filmed without her knowledge by Ray-Bean smartglasses by an influencer who later uploaded the video on social media platforms. The woman, a user of the live-streaming app Twitch, dropped a post on X, sharing how the man approached her at a supermarket with illegal intentions. He first complimented her appearance before revealing that he couldn't speak English, before engaged in a brief conversation with her. Soon, the woman found out that her encounter with the stranger was all over the internet. 'THIS is why these glasses or any version should NOT exist. I VIVIDLY remember this interaction; I had no idea I was being filmed. This was to be sent to me tonight after I was recognised. This is disturbing. Makes me sick physically, this is violating and WRONG," wrote the Twitch streamer. She added that although LED lights glow up when a person is recording a video through the smart glasses, she failed to spot them. Here's What The Influencer Said The influencer later shared a video on social media, admitting that he often breaks the rules to get more clicks and views on his content. The woman replied to his clip, stating, 'He faked not speaking fluent English to make me uncomfortable for a reaction. He followed me around and edited it all out so it looked like he walked away. He posted a video admitting that he does this on purpose for views and income." He faked not speaking fluent English to make me uncomfortable for a followed me around and edited it all out so it looked like he walked away. He posted a video admitting that he does this on purpose for views and income. I was and am not over reacting. — Herculyse (@herculysee) July 26, 2025 Although the woman lodged a complaint with Instagram for the authorities to take down the video, the Metra platform refused. But thanks to the controversy, the influencer was forced to delete the clip after significant backlash from online critics. First Published: July 28, 2025, 13:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
US Woman Secretly Filmed Using Smartglasses By Influencer: "This Is Violating"
A US woman could not stop sobbing after she was recorded without her consent using Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses by a man who uploaded the video on social media platforms. Twitch streamer Herculyse said she did not know that she was being recorded when she was out by herself in a supermarket. In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Herculyse revealed that the man approached her and complimented her appearance. The man said he could not speak proper English and engaged the woman. The interaction seemingly ended there, until Herculyse realised recently that the video had ended up on social media. Notably, the smart glasses by Meta allow users to record videos, snap pictures, listen to music and more at the press of a button. "THIS is why these glasses or any version should NOT exist. I VIVIDLY remember this interaction, I had no idea I was being filmed. This was to be sent to me tonight after I was recognized. This is disturbing. Makes me sick physically, this is violating & WRONG," Herculyse wrote. See the post here: — Herculyse (@herculysee) July 26, 2025 Though an LED light glows up when a user is recording the video using the glasses, Herculyse said she did not realise that content creator Jose Reyes was recording her. As the controversy snowballed, Reyes released a video, admitting that he breaks the rules sometimes to get more views and clicks. "He faked not speaking fluent English to make me uncomfortable for a reaction. He followed me around and edited it all out so it looked like he walked away. He posted a video admitting that he does this on purpose for views and income," Herculyse replied to his video. He faked not speaking fluent English to make me uncomfortable for a reaction. He followed me around and edited it all out so it looked like he walked away. He posted a video admitting that he does this on purpose for views and income. I was and am not over reacting. — Herculyse (@herculysee) July 26, 2025 Herculyse complained to Instagram to take down the video, but the social media platform refused. However, Reyes later deleted it following the intense public backlash. "Thank you for getting him to take it down himself. Wish the other girls videos could have the same outcome I got. Thank you for pushing awareness around this kind of content," said Herculyse.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Disturbing and violating': Woman sobs after realising she was secretly filmed with camera glasses
A Texas woman broke down in tears after realising she was filmed through a built-in camera in Ray-Ban Meta glasses and the video was uploaded online for millions of people to see. Twitch streamer Herculyse claimed she did not know she was being filmed when a man approached her in a supermarket and complimented her appearance. A Texas woman claims she did not realise she was being filmed through Meta Ray-Bans. (X/@herculysee) {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} The smart glasses from Ray-Ban Meta allow users to record videos, snap pictures, listen to music and more at the press of a button. The glasses have an LED light that illuminates when the built-in camera is recording. However, Herculyse claimed not to have realised that content creator Jose Reyes was wearing the glasses and recording her. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} has reached out to Meta for a statement. This copy will be updated on receiving a response. The video at the centre of the row Jose Reyes had shared the video on his Instagram account a few weeks ago. It shows him approaching Herculyse and asking for her phone number after complimenting her. The woman refused politely, saying she had recently gone through a breakup. The interaction seemingly ended there – until Herculyse realised recently that the video had ended up on social media. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} In a tearful clip shared on X one day ago, the Twitch streamer said she was disgusted and felt violated at being filmed without her consent. She claimed that she had no idea she was being filmed and thought it was a 'genuine interaction'. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} In a tearful clip shared on X one day ago, the Twitch streamer said she was disgusted and felt violated at being filmed without her consent. She claimed that she had no idea she was being filmed and thought it was a 'genuine interaction'. {{/usCountry}} Read More {{^usCountry}} 'THIS is why these glasses or any version should NOT exist. I VIVIDLY remember this interaction, I had no idea I was being filmed. This was to be sent to me tonight after I was recognized. This is disturbing. Makes me sick physically, this is violating & WRONG,' she wrote on X. An appeal to Meta {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} 'THIS is why these glasses or any version should NOT exist. I VIVIDLY remember this interaction, I had no idea I was being filmed. This was to be sent to me tonight after I was recognized. This is disturbing. Makes me sick physically, this is violating & WRONG,' she wrote on X. An appeal to Meta {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Texas-based streamer further said that Meta should take cognisance of the issue as their product is being used to film women without their consent. 'If there's anyone I know who has connects at Meta or Instagram please message me and help me and the other women who are unknowingly and on this man's page without any knowledge of being filmed or have consented to these videos,' she said. 'This is disturbing and violating,' Herculyse reiterated. In her video, she broke down into tears as she recalled, 'that man came up to me. He wasn't holding anything and I thought it was a genuine interaction… I was trying to be honest. I never wanted my breakup to be public like that.' {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} In a follow-up post, she accused Reyes of pretending he could not speak English. 'He faked not speaking fluent English to make me uncomfortable for a reaction. He followed me around and edited it all out so it looked like he walked away,' said the Texas woman. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
