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Meta will disable your smart glasses' camera if you tamper with the recording light

People paid up to $100 in the "black market" to disable Meta glasses' recording light
A hot potato: The ability of smart glasses to record and photograph people without their knowledge or consent has long been one of the devices' most controversial aspects. Meta's glasses come with an LED light to show when they're recording, but some individuals have found ways to stop this indicator. Now, the social media giant says it will disable the onboard camera if someone tampers with the light.
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Hobbyist builds lo-fi camera from an old optical mouse

From mouse to camera: 30×30 pixels, 64 shades of gray, and a lot of creativity
In brief: After years of faithful service, most computer mice end up in the recycling bin, or worse, the garbage bin. But one Redditor wanted a better second act for his retired pointer, and once inspiration struck, it was only a matter of time before his vision came to life.