Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Is someone recording you with smart glasses?
Jan 16, 2026
Brenda, a caller from Atlanta who shares a first-person Venmo/QR code scam from Christmas Day. The conversation covers how to spot hidden cameras in smart glasses and how their cues can be disabled. Brenda recounts the theft, police and bank response, and the security steps she took afterward. The segment stresses staying skeptical and verifying requests, especially during holidays.
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How To Tell If Smart Glasses Are Recording You
- Spot smart glasses by looking for a tiny white LED, a faint start/stop sound, and a top-frame record button.
- Covering the LED or disabling sounds can hide recording, so also watch for repeated frame adjustments as a behavioral clue.
Secret Sex Video Recorded With Smart Glasses
- A man used smart glasses to secretly film a sexual encounter and later sent the videos to the woman as a 'thank you'.
- He pleaded guilty to voyeurism and was fined, showing real legal consequences for covert recordings.
Christmas Venmo Scam Where Teen Grabs Phone
- Brenda described a Christmas Day scam where a teen grabbed her phone and used a Venmo QR attempt to send $2,000.
- Police arrested the teen, Brenda reversed charges with her bank, and the funds were returned by Monday.