Tech Talk Y'all TikTok Deal Whispers, Robinhood’s Private Markets & The CIA’s Kryptos Cash-Out
Sep 19, 2025
Meta has unveiled smart glasses equipped with a wristband controller, promising a new way to interact with tech. Meanwhile, ChatGPT usage remains balanced between genders, even as many Americans express a desire to keep AI out of personal affairs. Exciting developments include a framework for a TikTok deal with China and an auction for the CIA's enigmatic Kryptos sculpture. Robinhood is making strides in opening private markets for everyday investors, while quirky tech stories, like landlines making a comeback, add a fun twist to the tech landscape.
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AR Glasses With Wristband Control
- Meta's new smart glasses pair an in-glasses display with a wristband that senses tiny wrist and finger motions for control.
- Hosts call it chunky but view it as the next evolution of augmented reality hardware.
ChatGPT Reaches Broader Users
- OpenAI's study shows ChatGPT adoption broadened from men to women, now roughly 50/50.
- Hosts note many users still employ only a small fraction of AI's capabilities in everyday tasks.
Edit AI Output Before Publishing
- Use AI to draft and prototype content quickly, then edit and add human judgement before publishing.
- Adam recommends reading and refining AI-generated scripts rather than publishing them verbatim.