If I'm forced around people (family, friends, coworkers) who would wear them my go to would always be "I'm sorry, I'm not comfortable discussing (whatever topic) while being recorded". I think that's the best way to reinforce each time that it's weird, there's a constant recording of everything said, and that the people around them think it's weird

I mean, in theory we do. An AR display or earpiece with lots of sensors would be cool.

But these companies have all poisoned the well. No one trusts them nor users on their platforms anymore.

EDIT: In case we forgot, half the problem with the Meta glasses IS Instagram. They created a space where macho jerks can get super rich live-streaming being a jerk, so of course thats what they will use the glasses for.

Otherwise it could be a neat idea, but we are not in that universe.

Google seems to be working on Pixel phones listening in on conversations, and more. Going forward one has to assume any conversation to a Pixel owner is not private. https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/leaked-google-pixel-audio-memory-poised-to-remember-what-youve-heard

We don’t need a wearable for more than a camera and microphone, and that’s only for people who are too lazy to take their phone out of their pocket.

I dunno if it’s a pin or belt buckle or earpiece or what

I've heard demos on all of these. Bad connectivity, poor interfaces, prone to overheating, very limited use cases... All these gadgets fucking suck.

imagine such a thing with its camera always on, its microphone always recording and ready to talk back, plus whatever other sensors and data streams it has for “awareness.”

Your cellphone ALREADY DOES ALL THIS!

But because it's a portable touchscreen online TV, it's still got a few useful functions attached. None of these other widgets offer anything a cell phone can't do better and cheaper.