Amid concerns over privacy breaches caused by wearing the latest gizmo, the Google Glass, techies have come up with a list of 10 places not to wear the device.

The glasses have created controversy even if Google has barely finished manufacturing the first batch of the high-tech specs. Even Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, who tried the Google Glass, admitted finding the experience a little weird when he gave a talk at the Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

He acknowledged that there are placed where the Google Glasses are inappropriate and added that people would have to develop new etiquette to deal with the device that can record video secretly and bring up information that only the wearer could view.

The top 10 places not to wear the Google Glass are:

1. Scuba dive sites - Obviously, the device was not made for underwater use, so tech-savvy divers have to find other eyepieces while viewing corals and other natural wonders deep down.

2. Strip clubs - To protect the privacy of dancers who may be moonlighting or does not want others to know their real jobs, as well as to prevent gathering evidence against club owners whose strippers may be going beyond allowable limits.

3. Movie theaters - To prevent illegal copying of the movies and it hampers viewing 3D movies.

4. Casinos - To prevent picture-taking as well as cheating and protect the privacy of other casino visitors who may not want the public to know of their habit.

5. Bars and other similar businesses - One Seattle bar had already banned the use of the device in the establishment, although some critics question the prohibition since it smacks of technophobia instead of violation rights of drinkers.

6. Friend's house - To prevent lending or reselling the Google Glass, which is considered not allowed under Google policies.

7. Vehicles - West Virginia plans to come up with a law that would ban use of the gadget for causing potential distraction to the motorists. Other states or countries may follow the prohibition.

8. Gym locker room - It is considered an acceptable rule since this is the place where people are often naked or in various stages of undress.

9. Physician's clinics - Also for protection of privacy of both the patient and the doctor.

10. Government buildings - Likely the device will be banned in public places that have secrets to protect such as courtrooms, government offices and military camps, including the White House.

However, the glasses would likely not be banned in libraries, or at the very least, the New York Times library which just release its Glass-friendly app on Friday, making it the first installable third-party app for the device.

Mr Schmidt had said that the specs will be available to software developers, although availability of the device outside those who pre-ordered, would likely be by 2014. But Google will pre-approve all apps to be offered on the Google Glass, unlike the wider open market for Android smartphones and tablets.

"It's so new, we decided to be more cautious. It's always easier to open it up more in the future," Mr Schmidt added.

CNET has a suggestion of 5 best uses for the Google Glass in this video.

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