WorldPingThe Verge
WorldPingThe Verge
I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses
My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings
WorldPingWhat happened
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils a…
Key facts
- Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:50 UTC.
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