Men in relationships who have perfected the art of sneaking a quick glance at attractive passers-by can finally take their hobby to the next level, thanks to Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses.
The glasses, unofficially dubbed PeepingToms, are a welcome development for men who find that ordinary sunglasses offer limited opportunities for turning an innocent walk down the street into a questionable photography expedition.
Equipped with discreet cameras, microphones and Meta’s smart technology, the glasses allow wearers to capture photos and videos without having to reach for their phones. This is particularly exciting news for men who have always wanted to look like they’re casually admiring the architecture while actually testing the limits of their partners’ patience.
The latest Ray-Ban Meta models offer improved cameras, longer battery life and hands-free recording, with footage accessible through the accompanying Meta app. The technology also offers AI-powered features, meaning users can now ask their glasses questions without having to interrupt their extremely important people-watching activities.
Available in a variety of fashionable frames, the glasses look sufficiently ordinary to avoid attracting too much attention, although anyone repeatedly staring in the same direction while muttering commands to their eyewear may still attract a few suspicious looks.
Meta insists its smart glasses are designed to help people capture everyday moments and stay connected. Privacy advocates, meanwhile, have raised concerns about the potential for people to be recorded without their knowledge or consent.
For the particularly enthusiastic members of the male population, however, PeepingToms represents another exciting step towards a future in which absolutely nobody can enjoy a trip to the shops without potentially becoming somebody else’s unwanted holiday footage.
