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Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:58:23 UTC.

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  1. Norway eyes temporary ban of smart glasses

  2. 13 Navy personnel under scanner in Pakistan-linked espionage probe

  3. CBI raids CM Bhagwant Mann’s camp office, his OSD’s home in graft probe

  4. Rajnath launches first desi fleet support ship ‘Surya’ at Visakhapatnam

  5. Punjab govt moves SC against CBI probe into ‘bribe syndicate’ linked to Mann OSD

  6. Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

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