Nearby Glasses is an Android app that detects Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, highlighting the privacy risks posed by Apple's upcoming smart glasses. Created by hobbyist coder Yves Jeanrenaud, the app scans for Bluetooth advertising frames emitted by smart glasses, alerting users when they are nearby. This comes as Meta's glasses face widespread criticism for being used to film people in private spaces like bathrooms, massage parlors, and doctor's offices, with Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses often lacking visible filming indicators.

The app, now available on the Apple App Store, occasionally triggers false positives near VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro, but its core purpose is to expose the stealthy nature of these devices. The app serves as a stark warning for Apple Glass developers about the potential for misuse and the need for robust privacy safeguards.