Worried About Smart Glasses? This iPhone App Sends Alerts
What Happened
A new iPhone app called Zuckoff is gaining attention for its ability to detect nearby Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. Created by Polish developer Paweł Szydłowski, the app scans Bluetooth signals and looks for identifiers linked to Meta smart glasses, estimating how close the devices are. The app has already attracted around 5,000 users since launching on Apple's App Store last month.
Key Takeaways
The app addresses growing privacy concerns around camera-equipped smart glasses. However, it cannot tell whether the glasses are actively recording, only that a compatible device may be nearby. Users should treat alerts as a caution rather than proof they are being filmed.