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Sep 16, 2025 New Meta smartglasses are set to launch with exciting features like a heads-up display. OpenAI reveals an upgraded Codex with GPT-5, sharpening its AI coding capabilities. The TikTok saga takes a dramatic turn as Beijing outlines its influence on the app’s US operations. Spotify enhances the experience for free users, allowing them to select and play tracks. Plus, iOS 26 showcases functional updates and a fresh look that promises longevity for users.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Revealed
- Meta plans to ship Ray-Ban–branded smart glasses with a one-eye HUD and SEMG wristband control.
- The Ray-Ban partnership likely widens appeal and retail reach due to Meta's investment in Essilor Luxottica.
Oakley Sfera Focuses On Centered Capture
- Meta is also developing Oakley Meta Sfera glasses with a centered camera aimed at athletes.
- The Sfera glasses likely omit a display and focus on centered first-person capture for sports.
GPT-5 Codex Optimizes Agentic Coding
- OpenAI released GPT-5 Codex tuned for agentic coding with dynamic thinking time up to several hours.
- The model outperforms prior versions on agentic coding and refactoring benchmarks and is rolling out to Codex products.