{"id":67089,"date":"2023-05-24T21:01:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T13:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=67089"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:05:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:05:24","slug":"smart-glasses-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/smart-glasses-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Smart Glasses Technology Really Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eyewear customers might be experiencing a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu. It seemed like technology-infused eyewear was a distant daydream after security concerns plagued Google Glass until it was discontinued.<\/p>\n

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However, smart glasses are attempting to rebrand and achieve the resurgence they deserve following the debacle that was Google Glass<\/a>. Wearable tech has been a trend, but smart glasses are a more recent development \u2013 one that has had a few years to refine itself according to customer needs. Do people really want to record videos with their sunglasses to upload directly to Facebook, or do they desire a different smart experience entirely? Perhaps all they want is security.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging the Roots of the Data Problem<\/h2>\n

All smart technology undergoes a process of integrating the product with advanced cybersecurity practices. Most smart glasses incorporate augmented reality<\/a> (AR), GPS, and microphones, among other features. Managing all these aspects can be quite challenging. Adopting a hands-free, Google-right-before-your-eyes lifestyle comes with some safety concerns. However, it is essential to understand a few societal influences that set the smart glasses market up for potential security failure.<\/p>\n

The world has become increasingly preoccupied with data privacy<\/a>, as legislation emerges to regulate and protect citizens. These standards are still in their infancy, which is crucial to consider in the broader cybersecurity conversation surrounding smart glasses. Another factor to keep in mind is that traditional glasses manufacturers have likely never had to address security issues<\/a> before.<\/p>\n

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Currently, tech companies are focused on pioneering these wearables, not catering to traditional eyewear markets. However, this focus will eventually shift, and non-technical sectors will need to become more tech-literate. The question remains: is this a healthy marriage, or do smart glasses and cybersecurity require some couples\u2019 therapy?<\/em><\/p>\n

Just like smart watches began collecting questionable health data, smart glasses gather lots of personal and corporate data points, like:<\/p>\n