FYI - For Your Innovation Meta AI Ray-Ban Display Glasses | The Brainstorm EP 102
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Sep 26, 2025 Meta's new AR glasses are set to revolutionize digital interaction, featuring innovative wristband input and competitive pricing at $800. The discussion explores the potential of these glasses in everyday life and their competition with Apple's AirPods. Meanwhile, Coinbase disrupts traditional banking with high-yield offerings, raising questions about transparency and risk. As digital wallets gain traction, the financial landscape faces a shift, challenging legacy banks. Exciting developments in technology and finance unfold, promising to reshape industries.
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Meta Brings Practical AR To Consumers
- Meta released affordable AR glasses with an integrated display and novel inputs, signaling AR moving from prototypes to consumer devices.
- The combination of waveguide displays and a wristband input creates a usable heads-up experience at a meaningful price point.
Wristband Input Could Replace Touch
- Meta showcased a wristband input (Control Labs tech) that reads forearm electrical impulses to control the AR display.
- That input method could enable typing and gestures without touching a phone or physical keyboard.
Ship Core Phone Use Cases First
- Focus on delivering a few core smartphone features first to build useful habits and adoption.
- Prioritize messaging, camera, and quick interactions before opening to broad third-party app ecosystems.