ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You
As of writing, it has been downloaded 1,000 times on the Google Play Store.Meta’s smart glasses have endured a hefty share of scrutiny over the past few months. Unsolicited filming is a growing public safety concern, with people even wearing them to film their dates. Venues like schools and cinemas are increasingly banning their usage outright.Szydlowski recorded the Bluetooth signals broadcast by various models of smart glasses, building a digital fingerprint for each of them.
- ▪As of writing, it has been downloaded 1,000 times on the Google Play Store.Meta’s smart glasses have endured a hefty share of scrutiny over the past few months.
- ▪Unsolicited filming is a growing public safety concern, with people even wearing them to film their dates.
- ▪Venues like schools and cinemas are increasingly banning their usage outright.Szydlowski recorded the Bluetooth signals broadcast by various models of smart glasses, building a digital fingerprint for each of them.
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Megan Tomos GearSep 15, 2026 1:16 PMZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See YouYou can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.Image: Wired Middle East staff; Getty imagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe free mobile app ZuckOff, built by 30-year-old Polish developer Pawel Szydlowski, uses a Bluetooth detection system to tell you whether there is a pair of smart glasses in the room with you.Since its launch in August, the app has reportedly been downloaded by more than 5,000 people on Apple’s App Store. As of writing, it has been downloaded 1,000 times on the Google Play Store.Meta’s smart glasses have endured a hefty share of scrutiny over the past few months.
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