Google really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy - Engadget

Engadget Nov 12, 2026 14:00 1 min read 1 reads

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Google really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy

Public trust in smart glasses is very important for selling lots of smart glasses.

By Cherlynn Low Nov. 12, 2026 9:00 am EST Google Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The world has changed in the ten years since Snap first launched its camera-equipped Spectacles. Not only has the smart glasses market grown, the number of people sharing videos online has also jumped significantly. Nowadays, thanks to the rise of platforms like TikTok and Reels, anyone can be an influencer. And the possibility of innocent passersby inadvertently being included in a viral clip is far higher than it was.