This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users.

Users uneasy about covert recordings find a paradox: instead of fearing unseen lenses, they can now be alerted when Meta’s Ray‑Ban‑style glasses are nearby. By turning the tables, the app promises a sense of control, yet it also raises questions about what each notification really means for privacy.

PCMag Australia framed the tool as a response to growing snooping anxieties, emphasizing its practical alerts for everyday situations. The Verge noted the tongue‑in‑cheek branding—‘Zuckoff’—that mixes tech satire with genuine utility.

Business Insider reported that the developer’s rollout has already attracted thousands of users, while the New York Post echoed the sentiment that people have “a right to at least know that someone is recording.” Coverage leaves open whether Meta will modify its glasses or release its own counter‑measure, and if other manufacturers will adopt similar detection features. The next wave of reporting will reveal whether the app’s user base expands and how regulators respond to this emerging privacy tool.