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  "id": 8905803,
  "title": "ZuckOff Know when a camera is in the room",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/zuckoff-know-when-a-camera-is-in-the-room",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:33:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://zuckoff.app/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Camera glasses announce themselves over Bluetooth, enabling the ZuckOff app to detect and alert users when Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, Snap Spectacles or similar hardware is nearby. The app does not collect any personal data and there is no associated account. ZuckOff merchandise, including tees, hoodies, hats, totes, stickers, and pin buttons, is printed to order by Fourthwall and every purchase supports the app. The app's rules are derived from real device captures, and the company owns only a few pairs. If users have camera glasses not listed by the app, they are encouraged to email the team. A brief scan capture is typically sufficient, and the company can acquire hardware on loan and return it once it has been recorded. The team is open to collaborating with privacy groups. Support can be provided through Suppi or Buy Me a Coffee, which helps acquire the next device to test. Subscribers receive notifications via email when a new version is released or the detection list expands. ZuckOff is an independent app and is not associated with, endorsed by, or connected to Meta Platforms, Luxottica, Ray-Ban, Oakley, or Snap. The product names are trademarks of their respective owners.",
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        "title": "ZuckOff Know when a camera is in the room",
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