Privacy regulator launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

Privacy regulator launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart’s $89 smartglasses, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices. In August, Guardian Australia reported Kmart had sold out of the Anko-branded discount version o

Oct 6, 2026

Chinese company to face Australian privacy probe over 'pervert' glasses

The privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese software company behind an influx of cheap smart glasses to Australia.

Oct 6, 2026