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The Backlash Is So Strong That People With “Pervert Glasses” Are Afraid to Use Them in Public (tech.yahoo.com)
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[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 107 points 1 month ago (40 children)

"I saw all these comments about if you wear those glasses you're basically a predator or a creep, and I was like, 'Oh, maybe it's not a good idea to have those,'" said Kujawa. "I didn't really think that through all the way… there are a lot of times where it's not appropriate to wear cameras on your face."

Words to live by.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains convinced that smart glasses will eventually replace the smartphone.

Sure, Jan.

[–] mrmanager@lemmy.today -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They will, unfortunately. I hate these things but I know that as soon as influencers make them cool, the shame will go away.

I really want to be wrong about this.

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