Smart Glasses Are Putting Cameras on People's Faces. Here's How to Spot Them
This year is turning out to be a big year for smart glasses. 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. Last month, Meta announced new, cheaper glasses, including a frame designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner.
I can't help but wonder: Is society ready for the repercussions of everyone walking around with cameras on their faces?
I told a friend about Meta Ray-Bans, which look like a chunkier pair of normal black Ray-Ban Wayfarers. The average person probably wouldn't suspect that their frames contain a hidden camera. My friend found the concept repulsive.
"Ew," she said. "Why do those exist?"
I've never owned a pair of smart glasses, but I've seen them in the wild on two occasions. Once was when I was riding...
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