Meta is reportedly developing a new facial recognition feature for its smart glasses, including Ray-Ban and Oakley models. According to code discovered within the Meta AI application, the functionality is internally referred to as “NameTag.” Although currently inactive, analysis indicates the feature has been under development since January 2026. This discovery contrasts with official statements […]
Read MoreXREAL and ASUS ROG are turning AR glasses into a serious gaming accessory with the new AR a premium wearable display system designed for PC and handheld gamers who want a massive virtual screen without carrying a large monitor around. ASUS ROG and XREAL packed a 240Hz refresh rate, a 171-inch virtual screen, a 57-degree field of view, […]
Read MoreThe rise of camera-equipped smart glasses has introduced new privacy concerns, shifting from general surveillance worries to specific reports of extortion. A recent investigation by the BBC highlighted an incident in London where a woman was filmed without her consent by an individual wearing smart glasses. The footage was subsequently uploaded to social media, where […]
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More than a decade after the original Google Glass failed to achieve mainstream appeal, Google is pivoting its strategy toward the luxury fashion sector. In a bid to redefine smart eyewear as a desirable consumer accessory, Google has entered a strategic partnership with the Italian luxury house Gucci, owned by the Kering Group. The collaboration […]
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A recent investigation by Swedish news outlets Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten has revealed significant privacy breaches involving Meta’s smart glasses. Findings indicate that “AI annotators” based in Nairobi, Kenya, have been reviewing private imagery captured by the devices to train Meta AI. This data includes sensitive content such as domestic interiors (kitchens and bathrooms), nudity, […]
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