In a world where privacy concerns are at the forefront, a new app has emerged to address the issue of always-on recording and listening devices, particularly smart glasses. Developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, the app, known as Nearby Glasses, is designed to detect and alert users when someone nearby is wearing smart glasses or other always-recording technology.
Nearby Glasses operates by scanning for Bluetooth signals emitted by devices like Meta’s smart glasses and those made by Snap. This innovation comes as a response to the growing resistance against intrusive surveillance technology that captures information without consent.
According to TechCrunch, Jeanrenaud was motivated to create Nearby Glasses after learning about how smart glasses have been misused in various scenarios, including immigration raids and harassment incidents involving sex workers. His app aims to address what he describes as the “lack of consent” associated with smart glasses.
By detecting unique Bluetooth identifiers assigned to specific manufacturers, Nearby Glasses alerts users when a nearby device from Meta or Snap is in use, providing an added layer of awareness and privacy protection.
Source: TechCrunch