This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1050: Live Demo, Good Luck - Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Raise Privacy & Social Acceptance Concerns
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Sep 22, 2025 
Devindra Hardawar, a senior editor at Engadget, shares insights on Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, highlighting privacy concerns and social acceptability. Fr. Robert Ballecer, known as the 'Digital Jesuit,' discusses the Vatican's approach to AI ethics and the importance of maintaining a human connection in technology. Nicholas De Leon brings a practical perspective on the implications of Windows 10's end-of-life and the future of TikTok amid regulatory changes. Together, they dive into the ongoing impact of AI and security incidents in tech today.
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Don't Give Untrusted Firms Your Data
- Avoid handing sensitive personal or contact data to companies you don't trust, especially Meta for always‑on devices.
- Prefer devices or vendors that guarantee no data collection if privacy matters to you.
Live Demos Expose Product And Trust Issues
- Live demos can reveal real product limitations and public mistrust faster than polished ads.
- The Meta Connect failures highlighted both technical fragility and deep brand trust issues.
Do Private Network Demos
- Test hardware demos on isolated, private Wi‑Fi and robust servers to prevent mass failures.
- Use dedicated development infrastructure rather than public dev servers for staged events.
