Primary Technology iOS 26 is Rough, Meta’s New AR Glasses, is iPhone Air the new MacBook Air?
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Sep 18, 2025 Meta's new AI Ray-Ban glasses promise a leap into true augmented reality, while iOS 26's Liquid Glass design sparks a debate over the balance between aesthetics and usability. The AirPods Pro 3 shine with impressive upgrades, and discussions around the ultra-thin iPhone Air reveal trade-offs in design and functionality. The talk also touches on updates to the Apple Watch and quick hits on YouTube creator tools and AI advancements.
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Meta Ships Real AR Glasses
- Meta announced Ray-Ban Display glasses with a Neural Band that add a built-in AR display and on-device interactions.
- Early demos were promising but had live-demo hiccups, indicating impressive tech with real-world polish still needed.
Liquid Glass Looks Good But Distracts
- iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass visuals that refresh the UI but increase noticeable animations and transparency.
- Stephen and Jason argue these aesthetics sometimes harm clarity and speed, making the interface feel slower and more distracting.
Prefer One-Tap Access For Common Actions
- Avoid accepting UI changes that add extra taps for common actions without clear benefit.
- Prefer interfaces that keep frequent controls one tap away to preserve daily efficiency.
