Kmart sells low-cost Meta camera glasses amid privacy concerns
Kmart has sold out of affordable Anko-branded camera glasses priced at $89 across Australia, prompting concerns from digital rights experts who warn they create a 'privacy nightmare' by enabling people to film others without consent. The clear-lens, black-rimmed glasses can capture images and record high-definition video, and their rapid depletion from shelves highlights growing demand for accessible wearable camera technology. The sellout raises significant questions about privacy protections and the ease with which surveillance can occur in public spaces.
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Kmart sells out of low-cost rival to Meta camera glasses across Australia amid warnings of ‘privacy nightmare’
Kmart has sold out of affordable Anko-branded camera glasses priced at $89 across Australia, prompting concerns from digital rights experts who warn they create a 'privacy nightmare' by enabling people to film others without consent. The clear-lens, black-rimmed glasses can capture images and record high-definition video, and their rapid depletion from shelves highlights growing demand for accessible wearable camera technology. The sellout raises significant questions about privacy protections and the ease with which surveillance can occur in public spaces.
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