Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To find out
Definition: To discover or learn information about something, especially something you did not know before.
Example: I called the hotel to find out what time breakfast starts.
To end up (somewhere/doing something)
Definition: To eventually be in a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly or as the result of a series of events.
Example: We got lost and ended up walking around the city for three hours.
Broad
Definition: Wide or covering a large area, range, or variety of things.
Example: The course provides a broad introduction to modern European history.
To launch (something)
Definition: To introduce or start something, especially a new product, service, business, or project.
Example: The company plans to launch a new app next month.
To exploit (someone/something)
Definition: To use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage or benefit.
Example: The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them very low wages.
Yet
Definition: Used to say that something has not happened up to the present time; often used in negative sentences and questions.
Example: I haven't finished my homework yet.
To pile up
Definition: To increase in quantity and form a large pile or accumulate over time.
Example: The dirty dishes began to pile up in the kitchen.
To boast
Definition: To talk with too much pride about your abilities, achievements, or possessions.
Example: He was always boasting about how much money he made.
Nevertheless
Definition: Despite what has just been said; however; even so.
Example: The weather was terrible. Nevertheless, we decided to go for a walk.
To be caught off guard
Definition: To be surprised by something because you were not prepared for it.
Example: The question caught me off guard, and I didn't know how to answer.
Leap
Definition: A large or sudden jump, either physically or figuratively.
Example: The cat made a leap from the table to the window.
To be doomed
Definition: To be certain to experience failure, destruction, or a very bad outcome.
Example: Without more funding, the project is doomed to fail.
Flop
Definition: A complete failure, especially a movie, product, performance, or business venture that is unsuccessful.
Example: The film was expected to be a huge success, but it turned out to be a flop.
Prank
Definition: A trick or joke played on someone, usually to make them laugh or surprise them.
Example: The students played a harmless prank on their teacher.
Sprint
Definition: To run as fast as you can over a short distance.
Example: He sprinted to the bus stop, but he still missed the bus.
To make up
Definition: To invent something, especially a story or excuse, that is not true.
Example: He made up an excuse for being late.
To grapple (with something)
Definition: To struggle to understand, solve, or deal with something difficult.
Example: The government is grappling with the problem of rising housing costs.
Sheer
Definition: Used to emphasize the size, amount, strength, or degree of something.
Example: The sheer number of people at the concert was incredible.
A breeze
Definition: A gentle wind.
Example: A cool breeze was coming through the open window.
Figurative meaning: Something that is very easy to do or accomplish.
Example: The exam was a breeze—I finished it in less than an hour.
Tech-savvy
Definition: Having a good understanding of and ability to use modern technology.
Example: She's very tech-savvy and can usually fix computer problems herself.
To get in (on something)
Definition: To become involved in or participate in something, especially an opportunity, activity, or trend.
Example: Everyone was investing in the new company, so I wanted to get in on it too.
Backlash
Definition: A strong negative reaction from a large number of people to something that has happened or been done.
Example: The company faced a backlash after announcing the price increase.
The onus is on someone
Definition: It is someone's responsibility or duty to do something or prove something.
Example: The onus is on the applicant to provide accurate information.
To gain traction
Definition: To gradually become more successful, popular, accepted, or effective.
Example: The new social media campaign is beginning to gain traction with younger customers.
To be poised (to do something)
Definition: To be ready or likely to do something, especially something important or significant.
Example: The company is poised to become a major player in the international market.

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       What are smart glasses?

2.       What are some of the problems women have been having with privacy?

3.       What happened with some of the workers in Kenya?

4.       What did Mark Smith say about the glasses?

5.       What have people predicted about the future of these glasses?

6.       Would you like to own a pair?

7.       Could these glasses help you in any way?

8.       What worries you most about these glasses?

9.       Is it right to stigmatise people who wear these glasses, and call them ‘pervert glasses’?

10.     Do you think the wearing of these glasses will remain stigmatised?

11.     Is it inevitable that one day everyone will be wearing these glasses?

12.     Should the glasses be banned?

13.     How would you feel if someone in your company was wearing these glasses?

14.     Are we exaggerating the difference between smart glasses and smart phones?

15.     What are the upsides of these glasses?