Meta and Snap battle for your face
Summary
The Vergecast discusses Meta’s new smart glasses lineup, including camera-equipped Ray-Bans, an audio-only model, and a $1,299 VR headset featuring eye tracking and hand gestures. Hosts also review Snap’s $2,195 Specs, noting their bulky design and limited field of view. The episode addresses growing public backlash against wearable cameras, privacy concerns, and the practicality of AI agents integrated into these devices.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Sponsor: Apple Watch Series 12
Intro: Smart glasses and Meta Connect
90 Seconds: Google, Nintendo, and OpenAI news
Sponsor: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Sponsor: Square for business
Discussion: Public sentiment on Meta
Demo: Muse AI agent in smart glasses
Hardware: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 camera glasses
Hardware: Ray-Ban Meta audio-only glasses
Feature: FDA-cleared hearing enhancement
Feature: Dolby Atmos and spatial audio
Hardware: New Meta VR/AR glasses overview
Demo: Beat Saber, movies, and typing
Design: Compute puck and market positioning
Sponsor: Workday
Sponsor: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Review: Snap Specs hardware and comfort
Opinion: Viability and social awkwardness
Debate: Privacy concerns and future of wearables
Outro and Sponsor: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Sponsor: Mint Mobile
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