You Meta Not! Ray-Ban Update Bans Secret Recording With LED Light Hack
The tech boom of Ray-Ban's popular Meta glasses has also led to a breach in privacy, now being thwarted by a software update to all frames.
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One of the biggest tech booms in the past few years has been the introduction of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, particularly for its hands-free ability to answer calls, capture photos and record video at voice control. However, the latter feature has caused major privacy issues as some users are tampering with the LED light sensor that signifies a recording is in progress.
Meta has now decided to combat the issue once and for all with a new update that completely disables the camera if any alteration is detected on the sensor.
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“Each pair of our AI glasses has a white light called a capture LED that blinks to signify when content is being captured for your gallery — covering or disabling this capture LED automatically disables the camera,” states a new update to the Meta user policy, also confirming the obvious by adding, “The capture LED has no off switch.”
Noting that greater lengths have been taken outside of just throwing tape on the sensor, Meta is also keeping a close eye on the consumer market to detect any people or companies advertising LED tampering services. This comes on the heels of a few other updates in policy concerning the Ray-Ban Meta, including a complete ban in all New York State courtrooms beginning July 20.
Justin Barry, Executive Director for the Office of Court Administration, explained this decision in a memo that states, “The reason for this prohibition is to ensure that individuals cannot surreptitiously record court proceedings in violation of the New York State Civil Rights Law and applicable court rules.” Those required to abide by the ruling include litigants, attorneys, witnesses, family members, UCS employees and anyone entering in a UCS facility. It joins previous court practices in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to name a few.
Although one could argue that a well-placed cell phone camera could be equally as nefarious, we’d have to agree with the peace of mind in knowing that you won’t be secretly recorded for any reason.
Take a look below at how some people are responding to the new Ray-Ban Meta update:
1. Why is it any of their business what people record?
via @u_ringingbells
