New Free App Detects Meta Smart Glasses to Warn Users of Recording

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A free app called ZuckOff has been developed to help people detect nearby Meta smart glasses that may be recording them. The app uses a smartphone to identify the presence of these wearable devices before they can capture footage. The tool addresses growing privacy concerns around smart glasses, which are difficult to distinguish from ordinary eyewear. Because Meta's glasses offer no obvious visual cue when recording, bystanders often have no way of knowing they are being filmed. ZuckOff aims to give ordinary users a practical way to protect their privacy in public spaces.

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