The Vergecast The smart glasses era is (kind of) here
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Oct 18, 2023 
In this discussion, Victoria Song, a reporter at The Verge specializing in consumer electronics, shares her hands-on experience with the new Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta, emphasizing their stylish design and practical features. Sean Hollister, a senior reporter, and Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit and right-to-repair advocate, delve into California's new legislation, discussing challenges and the importance of making electronics more repairable. The conversation covers exciting advancements in smart glasses and potential future applications in everyday life.
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Smart Glasses Indoors
- Victoria Song wore smart glasses briefly for a social media video clip.
- She removed them immediately due to being indoors and having poor vision.
Importance of Style
- Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses look like regular sunglasses, which is crucial for adoption.
- People are less likely to wear glasses that look obviously techy.
Kingsman as Tech Future
- David Pierce envisions the future of tech akin to the movie Kingsman.
- Victoria Song shares a similar experience while testing, feeling like a spy.
