I was testing one for work-related reasons, and abandoned it when I read about the work Oura was doing with the US military (seperate to this; they make rings for soldiers). I'm very glad I got rid of it.
We've known the problems with smart glasses since Google Glass a decade ago. That these new ones exist without any regulation or protection is such a massive failure.
The MTM Manifesto was one of the most important outcomes of our 2025 gathering in Nairobi, Kenya.
Look through the thread to see the core pillars of the movement we’re building together, and read the full report at the link in bio ☝️
Some good news, for once.
Fantastic and chilling article from @heatherburnstech.bsky.social on @thenerve.news linking mass surveillance, social media bans, 'saving the children' and Brexit.
www.thenerve.news/p/under-16-s...
One More Catch
James Frew
James Frew
Keir Starmer's under-16 social media ban can only work if everyone proves who they are. It is the natural conclusion of the Online Safety Act – and of a Brexit that was always about control, says digi...
Oura has announced a new wearable ring. This is a good time to remind you that Oura receives government demands for users' sensitive data stored on its servers, but won't say how many demands it gets — or how often it gives that data to authorities.
From me, last week:
Imagine a stranger sitting across from you on a train. Through their glasses, they could see your name, your social media, your mutual friends and where you work, go to school or hang out.
This is the world Meta want ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/bkti
Zack Whittaker
Good Law Project
Oura users' data is not end-to-end encrypted and can be handed to the government. Will the wearable tech maker say how often it turns over data?
