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Can we just look back to all the stories about Google Glass a few years back and repeat them?
Can we just look back to all the stories about Google Glass a few years back and repeat them?
The problem with these is that they're essentially masquerading as normal sunglasses. I don't think most people in public will even notice that these aren't normal Ray Bans. Google Glass wasn't effective in part due to the fact that they were obvious to those around the wearer. That's not the case with these, which is frankly terrifying.
Surprising it’s the DPC piping up. They aren’t generally known as an aggressive regulator
It is good to bring up privacy issues with this.
Essentially these glasses are a cheap version of what spies have been wearing for decades, so of course it's going to raise eyebrows. Putting surveillance powers in the hands of everyday folk invariably leads to bad things.
These glasses look ridiculous, i can’t understand how a brand like ray-ban throws their name in for what looks like spy glasses https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/electronics/RW4004%20UNISEX%20RA...
Just to comment on your take about the brand itself. Ray-Ban is owned by the Luxottica Group, who are set to merge with Essilor - looking at ~25% global value of eyewear. This means they own enough to possibly a) start normalising this whole thing by pushing out with other brands and b) Ray-Ban now bombing could be a credible calculated risk.
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The problem with these is that they're essentially masquerading as normal sunglasses. I don't think most people in public will even notice that these aren't normal Ray Bans. Google Glass wasn't effective in part due to the fact that they were obvious to those around the wearer. That's not the case with these, which is frankly terrifying.
Just to say, they will notice them in Ireland. There are not that many sunglasses days…
Can we just look back to all the stories about Google Glass a few years back and repeat them?
The problem with these is that they're essentially masquerading as normal sunglasses. I don't think most people in public will even notice that these aren't normal Ray Bans. Google Glass wasn't effective in part due to the fact that they were obvious to those around the wearer. That's not the case with these, which is frankly terrifying.
“Smart” is almost an exaggeration in this case. They don’t have any AR, so it’s just a camera basically, as far as I heard.
Can we just look back to all the stories about Google Glass a few years back and repeat them?
The problem with these is that they're essentially masquerading as normal sunglasses. I don't think most people in public will even notice that these aren't normal Ray Bans. Google Glass wasn't effective in part due to the fact that they were obvious to those around the wearer. That's not the case with these, which is frankly terrifying.
Regulated CCTV coverage of certain areas is one thing. This is untracked, unlimited surveillance by a private company whose goals and motives are completely removed from any semblance of public, democratic influence.
Facebook must be destroyed.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
The problem with these is that they're essentially masquerading as normal sunglasses. I don't think most people in public will even notice that these aren't normal Ray Bans. Google Glass wasn't effective in part due to the fact that they were obvious to those around the wearer. That's not the case with these, which is frankly terrifying.
It's hard for me to articulate how this makes me feel. As someone who values anonymity and, for no particular reason, would prefer not to be photographed and have my movements tracked, I feel like I am being forced from public spaces. Regulated CCTV coverage of certain areas is one thing. This is untracked, unlimited surveillance by a private company whose goals and motives are completely removed from any semblance o…