Hackers bypass privacy features on Meta's smart glasses for covert recording

frandroid.com (French)

Meta's smart glasses have been modified to secretly record video, bypassing the indicator light. A hacker disabled the LED notification, allowing discreet recording. This modification costs $60 or can be purchased pre-modified online. The alteration raises privacy concerns, as it enables covert surveillance, contradicting Meta's stated privacy measures.


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