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Smart glasses are wearable tech that look like regular spectacles but have built-in cameras, microphones, and sometimes screens. They allow users to record video, take photos, and access information hands-free. The Meta smart glasses mentioned in the story are a good example, showing how this technology blurs the line between personal device and recording equipment.
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