Smart Glasses Are Here. Can You Identify Their Hidden Cameras?

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Even if you've never seen a pair of smart glasses before, you've probably heard about the wearable tech. Upcoming devices like Snap Specs and XReal Aura aren't much thicker than a normal pair of glasses, but they can perform many of the same functions as a computer. This week, Meta announced new, cheaper glasses, including a frame designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner.

But is society ready for the repercussions of everyone walking around with cameras on their faces?

Last month, a woman in London was approached by a man wearing smart glasses, who recorded their interaction without her knowledge. The video was uploaded to social media without her consent -- it got 40,000 views, and the man refused to take it down unless she paid him.

This is just one of many events that highlight the privacy concerns of smart glasses.

I told a friend about Meta...

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