{
  "id": 786040,
  "title": "Apple Glasses could chime when recording, but only for the wearer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/apple-glasses-could-chime-when-recording-but-only-for-the-wearer",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T16:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/13/apple-glasses-could-chime-when-recording-but-only-for-the-wearer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's smart glasses patent application proposes ways for the wearer to be alerted when they are recording, as a means of addressing privacy concerns. The patent application, titled \"Secure Audio Indicators For Electronic Devices,\" focuses on using audio signals instead of visual indicators like a red dot that could be easily obstructed. While this feature would not notify others that the wearer is filming, it aims to secure the device and prevent interference from malicious actors. The patent suggests that Apple is keen to avoid being associated with smart glasses that capture footage without individuals' consent.",
  "summary": "In what addresses only a lesser problem of privacy when filming with Apple Glasses , a new patent details ways the wearer can be alerted that they are recording, or if bad actors try to interfere. It won't necessarily help others know you're recording, but Apple's smart glasses patent application has proposals for securing the device. Meta Ray-Bans are either going to give all smart glasses a bad…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple's smart glasses patent proposes audio alerts for recording",
    "Alerts aim to address privacy concerns, not notify others",
    "Feature seeks to secure device and prevent malicious interference"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}