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The Vergecast

Meta's new smart glasses look like the future

Sep 27, 2024
Alex Heath, a tech journalist from The Verge, shares his insights on Meta's groundbreaking announcements at Meta Connect. The discussion dives into the impressive Orion AR glasses and their potential future impact, while also exploring new features of Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. The conversation takes a twist with the latest shifts at OpenAI, highlighting the rivalry in the tech world. Light-heartedly, they also touch on innovative AI gadgets and the future of smart eyewear, sparking a debate between enthusiasm and skepticism.
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  • Meta's Orion augmented reality glasses represent significant advancements in AR technology, offering hope for future developments despite their high price.
  • OpenAI is facing internal challenges following executive departures, raising questions about its foundational mission amid commercialization and competition in AI.

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New iPhone 16 Pro Announcement

The latest iPhone 16 Pro features enhanced performance and Apple Intelligence capabilities, which highlight T-Mobile's offerings. Customers can enjoy exclusive savings, with families receiving a 20% discount each month compared to competitors. This announcement emphasizes T-Mobile's competitive pricing strategies in the mobile market and showcases their partnerships with major tech companies. The promotional efforts aim to attract new customers and drive sales of the new iPhone model.

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