Sep 2, 2026 · 16 min · 6 segments
They’ve been dubbed pervert glasses. And with good reason – women around the world are reporting being sexually harassed, filmed without their consent, often without their knowledge. But this week…
Dana McKayGuestRuby JonesHost[upbeat music] Uh, yep, here I am just minding my business at the airport, and this guy starts to talk to me.
Didn't know he was recording me.
So this morning I wake up, and my brother sends me this post on Instagram.
No idea he recorded this whole conversation with his glasses.
Is that just creepy? He never asked.
But this week, the federal government ruled out an import ban on smart glasses as concerns about the technology rise and examples of their misuse flood the internet.
Hey, um, I wanna introduce myself to you.
I think you're beautiful.
What are you talking about?
Just trying to be nice.
Today, Associate Dean of Interaction Technology and Information at RMIT, Dana McKay, on the rising popularity of smart glasses and the dangers if wearable surveillance technology becomes widespread.
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[upbeat music] Uh, yep, here I am just minding my business at the airport, and this guy starts to talk to me.
Didn't know he was recording me.
So this morning I wake up, and my brother sends me this post on Instagram.
No idea he recorded this whole conversation with his glasses.
Is that just creepy? He never asked.
But this week, the federal government ruled out an import ban on smart glasses as concerns about the technology rise and examples of their misuse flood the internet.
Hey, um, I wanna introduce myself to you.
I think you're beautiful.
What are you talking about?
Just trying to be nice.
Today, Associate Dean of Interaction Technology and Information at RMIT, Dana McKay, on the rising popularity of smart glasses and the dangers if wearable surveillance technology becomes widespread.
