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Meta is gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera, the DOJ says companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran, and Nitter and XCancel shut down after threats of legal action

Sep 16, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Meta is set to unveil "Luna," a new pair of smart glasses without a camera, aiming to address privacy concerns surrounding its current models. Meanwhile, the DOJ alleges that companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran’s military, prompting the exchange to remove involved entities. Finally, X’s legal pressure has forced the shutdown of Nitter and Xcancel, services that allowed users to view posts without an account or tracking.

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