TechCrunch Daily Crunch Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
Oct 23, 2025
Tinder is stepping up security with a FaceCheck selfie verification to combat impersonation. Instagram is making things cooler for teens by offering custom app icons exclusively for them. Meanwhile, Amazon is trialing innovative AI smart glasses for delivery drivers, featuring hands-free navigation and real-time alerts. Plus, hear about significant funding rounds for startups like LangChain and Sesame, which are pushing the boundaries of AI and smart eyewear.
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FaceCheck Cuts Bad Actors
- Tinder's FaceCheck uses short video selfies to build a 3D face map and reduce impersonation.
- The company reports large declines in exposure to bad actors and related reports after the rollout.
Icons As Teen Incentive
- Instagram released custom app icons but limited them to teen accounts as a carrot for enforced teen protections.
- The move drew backlash from adults who want the customization and compared the feature to Snapchat and MySpace vibes.
Hands-Free Delivery With AR Glasses
- Amazon is building AI smart glasses to give delivery drivers a hands-free workflow.
- The glasses overlay directions, hazards, and delivery tasks directly in the driver's view to speed deliveries.