Source: The Guardian
Summary
A new app can detect nearby smart glasses, sparking concerns about privacy. The app, created by a hobbyist developer, comes as people resist always-on recording and listening devices. The app’s release highlights the growing debate over surveillance and data collection. According to the developer, the app is designed to raise awareness about the potential risks of smart glasses.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
A new app can detect nearby smart glasses, because apparently, we needed that. The app’s creator claims it’s meant to raise awareness about the risks of smart glasses, but it’s just another example of tech companies playing catch-up on privacy concerns. Smart glasses have been around for years, and now we’re just getting an app to detect them? The “innovation” is just a reminder that our personal space is up for grabs. And, of course, the app is just a hobbyist project – because who needs professional solutions when it comes to our privacy?
Author: Evan Null
