Researchers from the University of Sydney have shared the findings of a disturbing new report regarding smart glasses and a growing trend called “ambient capture”. Much like hidden cameras used to record explicit content like upskirt videos of women, which was an issue in the early 2000s, smart glasses capable of capturing video surreptitiously is now being used to record women in public without their knowledge. “Smart glasses, or wearable digital devices, are often indistinguishable from ordinary eyewear but can record video, audio and location data in real time. We have seen the rise in popularity of smart glasses prove quite divisive of late. “Smart glasses have given pickup artists a new tool to further exploit women.