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I need smart glasses. How else can I monetize every second of my life? | Dave Schilling

I need smart glasses. How else can I monetize every second of my life? | Dave Schilling

Summary

The article describes the author's experience at a party where he tried to secretly take a photo of a minor reality TV celebrity. This leads to a discussion of smart glasses, which are wearable computers that can take pictures and record videos without others knowing. The author worries that new devices like smart glasses invade privacy and add to digital distractions.

Key Facts

  • Smart glasses are wearable devices that can connect to the internet and take photos, record videos, and handle calls or messages.
  • These glasses cost between about $300 and $1,300 depending on the brand and features.
  • The author used a mirror reflection trick to secretly photograph a reality TV personality at a party.
  • Smart glasses represent another way technology invades personal privacy and natural life experiences.
  • Courts in some places have banned the use of smart glasses during legal proceedings.
  • The author feels overloaded by digital gadgets that constantly demand attention and gather personal data.
  • Companies like Meta produce smart glasses and other connected devices that track user interactions.
  • There is concern about being recorded or having private moments captured without consent.
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