Texas woman breaks down after being secretly filmed with Meta smart glasses

Jose Reyes reportedly filmed streamer Herculyse using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses—equipped with a discreet camera and LED indicator—without her noticing, and she later discovered the video had been posted on his social media, gaining traction

A Texas-based Twitch streamer, known online as Herculyse, has sparked an online conversation around digital consent and privacy after discovering she was secretly recorded by a content creator using smart glasses. The incident took place in a supermarket, where the man approached her, complimented her, and asked for her phone number—an interaction she initially believed was a genuine encounter.

The man, identified as Jose Reyes, was wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which are equipped with a built-in camera that can discreetly record videos. Though the glasses are designed with a visible LED indicator to signal recording, Herculyse claimed she did not notice it during the interaction. Weeks later, she found the video uploaded on Reyes’ social media, where it had garnered significant attention.

In an emotional response shared on X (formerly Twitter), the streamer said she felt violated and disgusted. “I had no idea I was being filmed. This was supposed to be a normal moment,” she wrote. “This is disturbing, makes me physically sick.”

Technology misuse under fire

She went on to criticize Meta for creating technology that can so easily be misused to record individuals without their consent, especially women in public spaces. “These glasses should not exist,” she said, calling for accountability from the company.

Herculyse also reached out for support, urging anyone with connections at Meta or Instagram to assist in addressing the broader issue of non-consensual content being shared online. She added that other women featured on Reyes’ page may have also been filmed unknowingly.

In a follow-up post, she alleged that Reyes pretended not to speak English to manipulate the interaction, claiming he followed her around before editing the footage to make it appear harmless.

The incident has reignited debates about the ethical use of wearable tech, with increasing calls for clearer regulations around recording in public and informed consent.