Sunrise host Kochie calls out Facebook's 'creepy' new gadget

Sunrise host David 'Kochie' Koch has declared a new tech gadget that allows users to film and take photos hands-free 'a bit creepy'.

Kochie and his co-host, Nat Barr were discussing the release of a pair of 'smart' sunglasses made by Ray-Ban and Facebook that feature a built-in camera, speakers and microphone.

Called 'Ray-Ban Stories,' the glasses look exactly like the brand's iconic Wayfarer style except the wearer can record everything they see almost entirely undetected by others around them.

Sunrise consumer correspondent Shaun White trialled the $449 shades which have been dubbed 'CCTV sunnies' thanks to the twin lenses boasting 5-megapixels each.

Footage captured via the glasses is automatically transferred to an app called Facebook View and can then be shared directly to social media.

"The cameras blend right into the device," Shaun explained. "So how would you know for sure if you were being filmed and where does that leave us with the issue of privacy?"

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"That privacy thing, people could be filming you all the time," remarked Nat. "I'm not really that worried but lots of people will be," she added.

"Yeah, could be a bit creepy," Kochie replied.

To assuage privacy concerns, the frames have a tiny LED light next to one of the cameras that illuminates when filming and is reportedly visible from 25 feet away.

Facebook has also said that the smart glasses do not track the wearer's location.

Over on social media, the reaction to the Ray-Ban Stories has been mixed.

"DOPE! Would love to record and share with these," wrote a fan in the comments section of Facebook's announcement post on Instagram.

"So.... now everyone will be able to photograph one another without anyone else knowing? Right," pointed out another user.

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