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Surveillance at Sea: Cruise Firm Bans Smart Glasses to Curb Covert Recording – January 2026

Author/Source: Bitdefender See the full link here

Takeaway

This article explains why the Royal Caribbean cruise line has decided to ban smart glasses like Google Glass on its ships. The company made this rule to stop people from secretly recording videos or taking pictures of other guests without permission.

Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

Analogy/Comparison

Banning smart glasses on a cruise ship is like a school banning hidden cameras to protect students’ privacy.

Why It Matters

This topic is important because people want to feel safe and private while on vacation. Smart glasses can record things without others knowing, which could make guests uncomfortable or feel like their privacy is invaded, as the article points out.

Related Terms

Smart glasses, Google Glass. Jargon Conversion: Smart glasses are eyewear that includes a small computer and camera. Google Glass is a specific brand of smart glasses.