Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your day — but Apple may be risking a Meta Glasses-style backlash
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An always‑listening Siri Recaps on the wrist pushes the social acceptability boundary harder than earbuds ever did—people will notice when their conversations can be replayed. Expect a short‑term backlash and new “no‑recording” norms in offices and venues; if your org handles sensitive discussions, update device policies before this ships at scale.
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