The Vergecast An Apple Shortcuts masterclass
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Oct 28, 2025 
Victoria Song, a technology reporter at The Verge, shares her hands-on experience with Meta's latest smart glasses, highlighting their innovative features and the discomfort they can bring. She discusses the implications of privacy and how these glasses might be misused. Joining her is Stephen Robles, a podcaster and Apple Shortcuts expert, who clears up misconceptions about the app and demonstrates practical automations, including creating a 'Home ETA' shortcut. Their insights provide a fascinating look into current tech trends and the future of automation.
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Wrist Gestures Beat Outward Cameras
- Meta's neural band offers an alternative input model for smart glasses using wrist gestures rather than outward-facing cameras.
- Victoria Song finds gestures intuitive and sees them as a promising control direction despite being first-gen.
Gen‑One Hardware, Episodic Use
- The Meta Ray-Ban Display is impressive engineering but remains a first-generation product with significant comfort and battery trade-offs.
- Victoria Song calls it episodic use: great for short bursts, not all-day wear.
Test Fit And Prescription Limits First
- Avoid relying on the Meta Ray-Ban Display for all‑day use if you have a low nose bridge or heavy face sensitivity.
- Try contacts and eye drops if your prescription exceeds the glasses' supported range to reduce strain.