A UK judge rejected a witness’s entire testimony after finding he used smart glasses linked to his phone to receive real-time coaching during cross-examination. Suspicion arose when the witness paused frequently and interference was heard, later confirmed when audio from his phone played aloud in court. The judge ruled his statements were unreliable and “untruthful,” underscoring growing concerns about how wearable tech can be misused in legal proceedings.

Summary of: Gizmodo, “Judge Says Witness Wore Smart Glasses to Sneakily Inform Their Testimony” [gizmodo.com]