Smart Glasses Between Accessibility, Misuse and Lifestyle | c't uplink

What happened

The c't uplink podcast released a new episode about smart glasses. The host is Greta Friedrich from the magazine c't. Guests include Karina Henseleit, who is blind, and Nico Jurran, a c't editor who has followed smart glasses for years. They talk about the good and the bad sides of these devices.

Helpful for some people

Smart glasses use AI to describe the world to the wearer. Henseleit has used one for several months. She says it tells her about her clothes and helps her find her way outside. She can use it without holding anything in her hands.

Key facts from the episode

• Karina Henseleit has been blind since birth and has used a smart glass for a few months.
• The episode is part of the weekly c't uplink podcast.
• The glasses are discussed alongside smartphones and GoPro cameras, which can also be misused to film people secretly.
• The article refers to c't issue 23/2026 for more details.

Why it matters

Many people worry that smart glasses are used to spy on others. The guests say this fear can hide the real benefits, especially for people with disabilities. They agree that misuse is a big problem. They also say that petitions and legal complaints focus mainly on the glasses, while other cameras get less attention.

What to watch

• How laws and rules for smart glasses may change.
• Whether makers add better protection against secret recording.
• How people with disabilities use AI glasses in daily life.