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Nearby Glasses: An App That Alerts You to Secret Recording Wearables Nearby
privacy-and-security2 days ago

Nearby Glasses: An App That Alerts You to Secret Recording Wearables Nearby

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth advertising signals to alert users when camera-enabled smart glasses from Meta, Snap, and others are nearby, aiming to counter covert filming in public. The developer notes the system can produce false positives and an iOS version is in development; Meta and Snap didn’t comment. The story frames the tool within broader concerns about wearable surveillance and potentialMeta features like facial recognition.

Are You Alive? A New Check-In App for China's Solo-Dwelling Youth
technology1 month ago

Are You Alive? A New Check-In App for China's Solo-Dwelling Youth

A new Chinese app called Are You Dead? invites young people who live alone to check in and prove they’re alive, using selfies or quick updates. Developed by a team including Ian Lü, the app aims to ease parental and societal worry about solo urban living and address safety and loneliness among China’s growing number of young, independently living residents.