Not Investment Advice 184: Meta Orion Glasses, Google’s NotebookLM, Port Strike & Megalopolis Review
Oct 2, 2024
Discover the latest in augmented reality with a deep dive into Meta's Orion Glasses and their potential to revolutionize digital interaction. Explore Google's innovative NotebookLM, capable of generating engaging fictional podcasts. The hosts humorously dissect the tech industry's landscape, from stock market turnarounds to the implications of AI on creativity. They also discuss the impact of a port strike on the economy and critique the cinematic flop 'Megalopolis,' pondering its unexpected rise to cult status.
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Meta's Connect Event
- Meta's Connect event showcased AR/VR projects, including the $10,000 Orion glasses prototype.
- The Meta Quest 3, a cheaper VR headset, was also announced.
Zuckerberg's Platform Vision
- Mark Zuckerberg aims to reduce reliance on Apple's iPhone platform.
- Meta's transition to mobile, Apple's app tracking transparency, and platform ownership are discussed.
Meta's Reality Labs Investment
- Meta has invested over $70 billion in Reality Labs for AR/VR development, exceeding Alexa's $10 billion investment.
- The hosts question whether glasses will replace smartphones, considering the latter's established form factor.