Techmeme Ride Home Mon. 11/18 – More Smartglasses On The Horizon
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Nov 18, 2024 Exciting developments in smart glasses are on the horizon, with Samsung set to release innovative specs by 2025 that lack a display. Netflix's streaming triumph with the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight drew massive viewership, despite some live-streaming challenges. YouTube is rapidly becoming a dominant platform for podcasts, reflecting shifting consumption trends towards video content. Meanwhile, Wall Street firms are diving into AI infrastructure, facing significant financial stakes and risks in their quest to capitalize on evolving technology.
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New FCC Chair Nominee
- Trump nominates Brendan Carr, a free-speech advocate, as FCC chair.
- Carr aims to regulate Big Tech, manage broadcasters, and boost economic growth.
Samsung XR Glasses
- Samsung's upcoming XR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's AR1 chipset and Google's Gemini, are set for Q3 2025 release.
- These glasses will feature a 12MP camera, 155mAh battery, and AI capabilities but likely no display.
Netflix Boxing Match Streaming Issues
- Netflix's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, becoming a major viewing event.
- However, technical issues like buffering and audio loss affected many viewers' experiences.