The code WIRED identified is gone from the latest version of Meta AI, the companion app for the company’s smart glasses. Meta won’t say why or whether it’s coming back.

Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.

An investigative report reveals that Meta licensed face recognition from Rank One, a Pentagon contractor, and built a system ...

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A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used ...

Enabling face recognition adds an extra layer of security while making unlocking your phone fast and effortless This article explains how to set up Android face recognition on your phone or tablet.

Meta has been quietly embedding facial recognition code in its smart glasses companion app since January 2026. The system, called NameTag, uses three AI models to identify people and is already on ...

A recent hoax is making headlines after Facebook users fell for a viral marketing campaign claiming to be able to identify strangers from a photograph that was then matched to their Facebook profile ...

A California couple has developed a new app to help track down lost pets. The Polimenos were inspired to create the Finding Rover app after they saw a poster for a missing dog. Owners can take ...

After your face is registered, make sure the Face unlock or Unlock your phone toggle is switched on. This article explains how to set up Android face recognition on your phone or tablet. The ...