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Google Glass: Navigating Privacy And Security Considerations

Calendar Aug 26, 2013 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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The always-on devices show what may be possible in the future of the Internet of Things but also highlight the dangers. As a Google Explorer, Anthony Pettenon wears his enthusiasm for technology on his face. A member of Google's program to expose its always-on Glass devices to the real world, the sophomore at the University of Tampa in Florida regularly wears the devices to class and out around the city. People are not worried about being around an always-on device, while the convenience and connectedness of the device is just cool, Pettenon says.

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