These $89 AI glasses sold out overnight, and they’re already sparking privacy fears
Kmart's Anko AI Camera Glasses have sold out in Australia, sparking concerns about privacy and the use of wearable cameras. The glasses, priced at AU$89, offer features such as photo capture and HD video recording, and have reignited a conversation about the implications of affordable smart glasses. As AI-powered wearables become more accessible, the tension between their benefits and potential risks is likely to grow.
- ▪The Anko AI Camera Glasses have completely sold out across Australia, suggesting a strong interest in affordable smart glasses.
- ▪The glasses run on HeyCyan software and offer features such as photo capture, HD video recording, and AI assistance, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
- ▪Privacy experts have raised concerns about the potential for misuse of camera-equipped smart glasses, citing instances of harassment and the difficulty of knowing when someone is being recorded.
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We’ve reached the point where AI-powered smart glasses are no longer just expensive gadgets for early adopters. Now, they’re cheap enough to end up in a shopping cart alongside kitchenware and school supplies. That’s exactly what’s happening in Australia, where Kmart’s new Anko AI Camera Glasses have completely sold out across the country. Priced at just AU$89, the wearable undercuts Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses by a huge margin while offering many of the same features, including photo capture, HD video recording, AI assistance, music playback, and hands-free calling. The rapid sellout suggests there’s real interest in affordable smart glasses.
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