Morning Brew Daily Meta’s Most Advanced AR Glasses Ever & Everyone is Refinancing Their House
Sep 26, 2024
Meta unveils its advanced AR glasses, potentially replacing smartphones, during their annual conference. The discussion shifts to economic policies proposed by Harris and Trump, aiming to enhance American manufacturing. Homeowners are rushing to refinance as mortgage rates drop amid a lackluster housing market. Insights from Argentina’s economic struggles and Oakland's emotional goodbyes to its sports teams also come into play. Lastly, changing dining habits lead to restaurants adjusting their portion sizes to match consumers' new preferences.
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NYC Mayor Indicted
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal criminal charges after a corruption probe.
- This makes him the first sitting NYC mayor to be criminally charged, with details to be revealed.
Meta's Orion AR Glasses
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Project Orion, AR glasses designed to replace smartphones.
- Zuckerberg believes this is crucial for Meta's independence from Apple and Google.
Orion: Not Ready for Primetime
- Meta's Project Orion glasses, though promising, are not yet consumer-ready.
- The glasses are tethered to a separate computing puck and are currently very expensive to produce.