Tech's Screen-Free Future
Monday, 2026/06/29152 words2 minutes2011 reads
Major technology companies are developing devices that could reduce our dependence on screens. Apple is reportedly planning to release AirPods with built-in cameras next year. Unlike traditional cameras, these won't capture photos. Instead, they'll provide information about your surroundings to Siri, Apple's virtual assistant.
Snap recently launched AI-powered smart glasses called Specs, priced at £1,995. These glasses can operate independently without connecting to a phone, which is unusual for smart glasses. Meta's smart glasses have already sold seven million pairs and remain the market leader.
These wearable devices promise to let users interact with technology while keeping their eyes on the world around them. You could ask questions about objects you're looking at, get recipe suggestions from fridge contents, or receive navigation directions based on your visual field. However, privacy concerns remain significant. Many people worry about being secretly recorded by cameras in glasses, even though devices include indicator lights when filming.
