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February 25, 2026
Are They Recording You Without You Knowing? This App Detects Hidden Cameras!
A new app called Nearby Glasses has become a hit among users concerned about their privacy. Developed as a direct response to the increasing misuse of Meta Ray-Ban glasses, this tool sends an urgent notification to your phone as soon as it detects a recording device nearby. The app's author, Yves Jeanrenaud, emphasizes that this is his contribution to the fight against pervasive surveillance technology.
TL;DR
- Nearby Glasses is a new app that alerts users when smart glasses are actively recording in their vicinity.
- The app detects smart glasses by scanning their unique Bluetooth signals.
- It sends an urgent push notification to the user's phone upon detection.
- The app is a response to concerns about privacy violations and the increasing prevalence of smart glasses.
- It aims to provide a tool for individuals to protect their privacy against potential recording without consent.
- Nearby Glasses is available on the Google Play store and GitHub.
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