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🕶️ META + RAY-BAN = A VISION FOR THE FUTURE — The future of wearable tech isn’t in your pocket — it’s on your face. In a new report, EssilorLuxottica, the company behind Ray-Ban and Oakley, says its partnership with Meta is driving major growth, thanks to AI-powered smart glasses that can take photos, play music, and even replace your phone.
—> 💡 BIG PICTURE: While Apple is going solo on its own smart glasses, Meta is betting on partnerships — teaming up with lifestyle brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and soon Prada to bring futuristic eyewear to everyday consumers. This strategy lets Meta tap into fashion, not just function — merging Silicon Valley tech with Main Street cool.
—> 🧠 SMART STYLE, SMART MOVE: Meta CFO Stefano Grassi says, “Glasses will replace most of the functions we have in our phones.” Imagine checking your texts, taking photos, or streaming your favorite playlist — all hands-free. Meta’s $799 Ray-Ban Display and $499 Oakley Meta Vanguard are leading the charge, powered by AI that “sees what we see and hears what we hear.”
—> 🌎 WHY WE CARE: This isn’t just about gadgets — it’s about how tech companies are reshaping non-tech brands. Meta’s collaboration with Ray-Ban shows how AI is expanding beyond screens into fashion, lifestyle, and culture. The success of these partnerships could define how we wear — and experience — technology in the AI age.
Source: CNBC
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🚀 HELLO FUTURE —> Haunted Tech, AI Campuses, and Space Habitats... This week on HELLO FUTURE (Premiere Networks / iHeartMedia daily), host Kevin Cirilli dives into the strange, smart, and spooky edges of innovation. Subscribe now. RIGHT NOW. iHeart | iTunes | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora
—> 🧠 AI 101: The Future of College: Inside the first AI-named college in Florida. Dr. Licato and Kevin examine how ChatGPT is changing higher education — are students cheating, or just evolving? And how do professors measure real thought in an AI world?
—> 🌌 The Space Station Next Door: Vast CEO Max Haot joins Kevin to preview Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station. Liftoff 2026. Private pods. Starlink Wi-Fi. Humanity’s first real home off Earth.
—> 🙏 How Will AI Change Religion? Jeff Burningham, author of The Last Book Written by a Human, returns to talk faith in the algorithm age — can technology deepen empathy, or will it divide belief?
—> 🧒 Are Kids Cheating with AI — or Just Smarter Than Adults? AI strategist Chloe Autio and Kevin debate the classroom arms race — from “study bots” to AI tutors redefining learning itself.
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🤖 AMAZON’S NEXT MOVE: HALF A MILLION JOBS… REPLACED BY ROBOTS? — A leaked report suggests Amazon is gearing up for a massive shift toward automation — one that could cut 600,000 future jobs in the U.S. by 2033. The company’s plan? Use advanced robotics to handle 75% of warehouse operations, letting it sell twice as many products without doubling its workforce. 📦⚙️
—> 🦾 THE ROBOT TAKEOVER: Amazon has already deployed over 1 million robots, and its internal documents predict big savings — up to 30 cents per package — by 2027. The company even suggests swapping the word “robot” for “cobot” (short for collaborative robot) to make the machines sound friendlier.
—> 🏙️ THE HUMAN FACTOR: The leaked papers also hint at PR prep — Amazon reportedly plans to attend community events to boost its image as a “good corporate citizen” before backlash hits. Officials deny that outreach efforts are tied to automation, calling the report “incomplete.”
—> 🔮 WHY WE CARE: Whether you’re ordering holiday gifts or dreaming of a robot coworker, this could redefine the future of work. Automation isn’t coming — it’s already here.
Source: Engadget
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