Solos Launches Smart Glasses With Removable Camera Privacy Cover

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Smart glasses maker Solos has introduced a new pair of glasses featuring built-in cameras along with a physical privacy shield. The clip-on cover allows users to block the cameras when not in use, addressing growing concerns about surveillance and consent in public spaces. The feature is designed to offer wearers a way to signal to others that they are not being recorded. However, the privacy cover could be a double-edged sword, as its presence also draws attention to the fact that the glasses are capable of recording in the first place.

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