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Shady shades: Voyeurs and scammers can weaponise smart glasses
Growing unease over the use of these glasses has come amid their rising popularity.
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The writer trying out the Oakley Meta Vanguard at Meta Singapore's office on Nov 13.
PHOTO: NATASHA NAIR
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SINGAPORE - Smart glasses have made a roaring comeback, with millions of them flying off the shelves. Powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) and co-produced with designer brands, they bring both style and convenience to their users.
But they also carry a darker twist – Mission: Impossible films’ style of spying, but where the power and technology are in the hands of the bad guys.

