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0 pointsSilverElfin6mo ago0 comments

These things have cameras and mics in them. Am I the only one concerned about people walking into every space with surveillance systems that are capturing us and sending that data to some random set of companies who have no obligation to keep our information confidential? How can I have a conversation with a friend wearing one of these? And surely workplaces will ban these?

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ghaff6mo ago

> And surely workplaces will ban these?

For all but the most security-conscious companies, that ship has probably sailed. Bringing a camera into many companies used to be an exercise involving forms, approvals, and so forth. Now everyone has camera, video, and audio recording in their pocket.

SonOfKyuss6mo ago

To those around you, there is a big difference between having a video recording device in your pocket compared to on your head. I would personally feel pretty uncomfortable if someone pulled up to the next stall in the workplace bathroom with these on

wkat42426mo ago

Yes huge difference. If someone at work was pointing their phone camera at me especially while we're having a discussion I would object also.

ghostpepper6mo ago

Most of the people in this thread are agreeing with you. You are not even close to the only one.

mcntsh6mo ago

Grateful to be living in Germany where this will not be allowed due to strict data privacy rules.

BatteryMountain6mo ago

Hookup culture or any space (bars, clubs, festivals) where some level of shenanigans are expected will be destroyed by this even further than what smartphones has already done.

Imagine you take your kids to the beach and people are wearing these things. So even the beach won't be safe anymore.

wooger6mo ago

Bluetooth speakers have already ruined the beach in much of the world.

hn_acc16mo ago

Forget friends - random strangers in public. The slightest hesitation to "praise DJT" and you'll end up on the dox/fire/harass list.

polyomino6mo ago

Perhaps or maybe they will require them?

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