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privacy-and-security11 hours ago•15 min saved

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.

via Gizmodo|

#bluetooth #mobile-app #privacy

privacy14 hours ago•7 min saved

New App Warns When Smart Glasses Are in Your Area

Nearby Glasses is an Android app that scans for Bluetooth Low Energy signatures from smart-glasses makers (Meta, Luxottica, Snap) and notifies you when someone wearing smart glasses is nearby; it may misidentify mixed-reality headsets as glasses, and an iOS port is in development. The piece also notes privacy concerns about inconspicuous cameras and Meta's planned Name Tag facial-recognition feature for Ray-Ban/Oakley glasses.

via Lifehacker|

#android #bluetooth-low-energy #privacy

technology15 hours ago•95 min saved

Apple's Visual Intelligence Push Aims AI Glasses at Meta's Ray-Bans

Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses that use Visual Intelligence to analyze the world, read and translate text, and provide real-time Info, with Tim Cook signaling interest in the feature as the company’s “next big thing” to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban Display.

via Tom's Guide|

#apple #ar #ray-ban

technology1 day ago•1 min saved

New app warns when smart glasses are nearby to protect privacy

Nearby Glasses is an app that alerts you when smart glasses are nearby by detecting their Bluetooth signal (including Meta's Ray-Bans). It aims to address privacy concerns around surveillance tech and potential facial-recognition features, though false positives from VR headsets are possible; it's available on Google Play and GitHub.

via Engadget|

#bluetooth #meta-ray-bans #privacy

technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Courtroom Spotlight: Meta's Smart Glasses Highlight Privacy Liabilities

Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses worn by Mark Zuckerberg in court drew a judge's warning and reignited debate over privacy and liability risks of discreet recording, underscoring broader concerns about smart glasses in public and professional spaces.

via Gizmodo|

#meta #privacy #ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses

technology3 days ago•69 min saved

Rokid AI Glasses Style: A lighter, cheaper Ray-Ban alternative with serious AI features

Tom's Guide calls Rokid AI Glasses Style a strong budget rival to Meta Ray-Ban: at 38.5g they’re ultralight, sport a 12MP camera with 3K recording across multiple aspect ratios, and offer long battery life plus hands-free ChatGPT and translation features via Hi Rokid, all backed by a solid companion app. Drawbacks include a slightly flimsy build, proprietary charging without a built-in charging case, no video calling, and darker indoor lenses; but at $299 it’s a compelling option for creators who want POV capture and AI tools without the Ray-Ban price.

via Tom's Guide|

#battery-life #chatgpt-integration #ray-ban-meta

technology4 days ago•5 min saved

Courts clamp down on smart glasses amid privacy concerns

A Los Angeles judge banned Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban glasses from the courtroom and warned wearers against recording, highlighting growing privacy concerns as smart-glass use expands; while some districts have already banned these devices, federal and state rules still restrict courtroom recording, and the potential for covert recording and features like facial recognition could intensify regulatory and enforcement challenges.

via The Verge|

#courthouses #meta-ray-ban #privacy

technology4 days ago•4 min saved

Spotting Smart Glasses: How to tell when you’re being filmed in public

The piece discusses privacy concerns around smart glasses (notably Meta Ray-Bans), explains how to identify when someone is filming by camera placement and the LED indicator, notes the risk of misuse and the lack of regulation, and argues that awareness can deter abuse while recognizing potential benefits.

via CNET|

#led-indicator #meta-ray-bans #privacy

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

Zuckerberg's LA court appearance marked by Meta Ray-Bans and a warning about recordings

Mark Zuckerberg arrived at Los Angeles Superior Court flanked by aides, with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses visible on his entourage; the judge warned that anyone recording the proceedings with glasses could be held in contempt. The trial focuses on whether design features keep teens scrolling; Meta and Google’s YouTube are defendants (TikTok and Snap have settled). Zuckerberg testified as Meta touts its AI-enabled glasses, whose 2025 sales tripled and which may gain facial-recognition features in the future.

via Business Insider|

#meta #ray-ban #smart-glasses

tech7 days ago•47 min saved

Apple plots AI wearables: smart glasses, AI pendant, and camera AirPods

Apple is pushing into AI hardware with plans for in-house smart glasses (no built-in display but cameras and AI features), an AI-powered pendant worn as a necklace or pin with an always-on camera, and upgraded AirPods that may include cameras, all connecting to iPhone to let Siri act on environmental context; production could begin in December for a 2027 launch, with Apple aiming to outpace Meta in AI wearables.

via The Verge|

#ai #airpods #apple

gadgets7 days ago•16 min saved

Apple’s AI Pendant Leaves Processing to iPhone, Echoing Humane’s Concept

Bloomberg sources say Apple is developing an iPhone-dependent AI pendant worn on clothing, with a camera for computer vision and a Siri-enabled microphone (and possibly a speaker); it would offload most processing to the iPhone, making it lighter in on-device power. The device mirrors Humane’s AI Pin but reportedly won’t do much on its own. Apple is also reportedly developing smart glasses with dual cameras and AI features, tightly integrated with the iPhone, though both projects are still early and release timing is unclear.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-pendant #apple #gadgets

technology7 days ago•7 min saved

Apple Targets a Trio of AI Wearables: Glasses, AI Pin, and Camera AirPods

Bloomberg reports Apple is accelerating development of three AI wearables — smart glasses with high-end cameras but no lens display, an AI pin that acts as the iPhone’s ‘eyes and ears,’ and AirPods with cameras — all designed to connect to the iPhone and use a smarter Siri. Glasses are targeting a 2027 launch with production possibly starting in late 2026; the AI pin would be an iPhone accessory with a dedicated but modest chip, microphone, and an always-on camera for environmental context, while AirPods would follow later with a low-resolution camera for information capture. Siri is also expected to receive a chatbot version in iOS 27 powered by Google AI models. A future AR-display glasses device is envisioned, along with other Apple smart-home and hub devices in development.

via MacRumors|

#ai #airpods #apple

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Meta Eyes Real-Time Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses, Sparking Privacy Debate

Meta reportedly plans to add real-time facial recognition to its smart glasses under the internal name Name Tag, enabling wearers to identify people and pull up their information via Meta’s AI assistant. The rollout reportedly faces safety and privacy concerns, with documents noting a possible launch during a chaotic political period and an initial test concept at an accessibility event that wasn’t pursued. Meta says it is thoughtfully evaluating options, while privacy advocates like the ACLU warn the technology could erode anonymity and invite abuse.

via Futurism|

#facial-recognition #meta #privacy

technology11 days ago•4 min saved

Meta weighs facial-recognition for Ray-Ban glasses as distractions rise

Meta is reportedly weighing adding facial-recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, arguing that the current political and social distractions could blunt backlash; no rollout has been announced as Meta continues to evaluate options.

via Business Insider|

#facial-recognition #meta #privacy

gadgets19 days ago•16 min saved

SATs Crack Down on Smart Glasses to Block AI-Assisted Cheating

The College Board will ban smart glasses during SATs starting in the spring, citing widespread cheating potential from discreet cameras and AI-assisted features; prescription smart glasses must be removed or tested with standard glasses. While the ban addresses the risk, enforcement remains uncertain and could leave loopholes, as Gizmodo notes.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-chatbots #college-board #gadgets