Attack Details
, the suspect in the truck attack, had scouted the twice and recorded video with Meta smart glasses before the incident, according to the .
The attack on New Year's Day resulted in 14 fatalities, with Jabbar having planned the assault by visiting the area and using the glasses for reconnaissance purposes.
Technology and Implications
Meta glasses, which can record video and livestream, were used by Jabbar during his pre-attack surveillance but not during the actual attack. The device lacks a display but has features like audio/video calling and text translation.
Despite their advanced capabilities, Meta glasses include privacy indicators and cannot perform certain tasks like booking reservations or providing turn-by-turn directions, highlighting potential limitations and ethical considerations of such technology.