What to know about the Meta glasses New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar used to plan attack
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man who drove a truck into a crowd of people in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14, had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses, the FBI said. On October 31, Shamsud-Din Jabbar recorded video with the glasses as he cycled through the French Quarter and plotted the attack, said Lyonel Myrthil, FBI special agent in charge of the New Orleans field office. open image in gallery In October 2024, Jabbar recorded himself looking into a mirror at the home he rented to test the ability of his Meta glasses to record. open image in gallery Mark Zuckerberg wears a pair of Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conference September 25, 2024 You can also use the glasses to make audio and video calls, message people or listen to music.