Australia’s national data protection watchdog
The Guardian and other outlets report increasing concern over Meta’s Ray‑Ban smartglasses. Pubs, theatres and schools ban or restrict wearables to protect privacy as regulators weigh rules. While advocates highlight accessibility benefits, critics warn surreptitious filming and harassment threaten safety in public spaces.
Origin Energy has disclosed a major cyber incident affecting about 0.9–5 million customers; names, addresses and account details may have been viewed. The company warns of an increased risk of scams and urges customers to verify communications through official channels.