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Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Post by diffeomorphism »

esafak wrote: post #69
sp3000 wrote: post #8

Any good argument that anyone can think of for a scenario where smart eyewear will not be as ubiquitous as smart phones eventually? I understand the privacy argument, but that is not going to be enough. The ability to think or blink in a certain way and capture anything you see is too powerful a tool, alongside the augmented reality that is coming.

"Smart" glasses erode everyone's privacy unlike any other technology. Cameras and cell phones have to be held up to record. Glasses can stream effortlessly and continuously, without anyone's consent. If that is not reason enough to object what more do you want, my fist in your face?

Nah, earbuds and phones could do audio recording just fine and for longer. Adding video does not make it "unlike any other", so this is rather a minor erosion on top.

> Glasses can stream effortlessly and continuously

For a rather limited time duration and with a glowing light and with actually quite a bit of effort.

> without anyone's consent.

Why? You still need the same amount of consent as with any other camera.

Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Post by amrocha »

graeme wrote: post #758
amrocha wrote: post #755

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There's nothing illegal about these as long as you're not doing anything illegal. It's not illegal to take pictures of people in places where there's no expectation of privacy.

Are you commenting based on knowledge of Japan? To my knowledge they have laws against secret cameras in public places. From a quick search it is complicated and varied by prefecture and type of place.

I live in Japan and see Chinese livestreamers walking around all the time. Stores are allowed to refuse their business, but it's not illegal to record others in public. Whether this counts as a hidden camera isn't up to me, but since it has a glowing LED indicating when it's recording I wouldn't think it would be a problem.

Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Post by diffeomorphism »

wolverine876 wrote: post #710
vunderba wrote: post #438

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I'm surprised you're not already aware that this is already the norm. The number of cc style cameras in London alone should give you pause. If we're already dealing with ubiquitous recording in public , I'd rather give some of that power back to individuals rather than the government.

> I'd rather give some of that power back to individuals You'd be giving it to Facebook, though I suppose Zuckerberg is an individual.

For this specific product. If successful, you will no doubt get some i-glasses, goggles, galaxy glasses, ... and probably some infighting for openglasses and libreglasses.

Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Post by Spare_account »

seabass-labrax wrote: post #475
presentation wrote: post #449

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It’s only probably the most famous sunglasses brand in human history

Sunglasses aren't a particularly good investment when there will only be a couple of weeks bright enough to want them :) But awareness of raincoat brands in Britain, now you're talking!

I wear sunglasses for driving every day of the year in the UK.

Your optician will also encourage you to wear sunglasses year-round, UV damage can occur even in overcast conditions.

Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Post by gumballindie »

amrocha wrote: post #795
CursedUrn wrote: post #777

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Facebook does. They make billions of dollars a year from that kind of data.

Facebook aren't "creeps", which is what the original comment was about

They are, actually. It's a company that makes money off of people's photos among other things. I get it that _you_ have no issue with it, but why would I, having never given consent to that company to store images of me, be monitored by them? They don't have a right to monetize people that don't give consent. That's creepy.

Re: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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braislan wrote: post #507
Gud wrote: post #191

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Thanks a lot for this viewpoint. This type of surveillance tech is extremely scary to me. I have no doubt a big enough minority will want to embrace it, without a moments thought to what the people around them might feel like. But it's very comforting that in many places they will be outright banned. I will do my best to get them forbidden in as many places as I can.

"Would you favor or oppose the government installing surveillance cameras in every household to reduce domestic violence, abuse and other illegal activity" In the 18-29 age range, 30% said yes. I agree with your sentiments but we have already lost. You just have to enjoy what we have now because it won't last forever. Someday everyone's entire life will be filmed and watched over by AI. To me, that is absolutely obvi…

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