Kmart has experienced a total sell-out of its new $89 Anko-branded camera glasses, both in physical stores and through its online platform. The product, which features a design similar to the more expensive Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, allows users to capture high-definition video, take photographs, play music, and answer phone calls using HeyCyan software. The significant price difference between the Anko glasses and the Meta version, which starts at approximately $337, is widely considered the primary driver of the product's rapid popularity.

However, the widespread availability of these devices has prompted criticism from digital rights advocates. Experts have characterized the glasses as a potential "privacy nightmare," citing concerns that the device makes it easy for individuals to record others in public spaces without their knowledge or consent. While the product is marketed as a convenient tech accessory, the lack of clear indicators for bystanders that recording is taking place remains a central point of contention for privacy watchdogs. Kmart has not yet issued a formal response to these specific privacy warnings, nor have they announced a timeline for restocking the popular item.