In this episode of Tech N Out, hosts Danielle Hershman and Michael Chenetz dive into the latest in wearable technology. Danielle kicks things off by discussing her experience with Meta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses. The conversation explores:

• The Rise of Wearables: Danielle and Michael talk about the cool factor and practical uses of wearables, including hands-free music and FaceTime. They discuss the glasses’ ability to fit into users’ lifestyles without being intrusive, though some privacy concerns linger.

• AI Integration: Meta promotes these glasses as a step towards an “AI device.” But are these features truly useful? Danielle humorously shares a failed attempt to use AI for casino luck.

• Dream Tech: They envision future wearables capable of facial recognition and personalized information display, similar to sci-fi movies.

• The Future of Wearables: With products like the $10,000 Orion glasses in development, they discuss advancements needed to make wearables mainstream.

• User Experience Over Functionality: The duo emphasizes the importance of seamless, user-friendly tech that integrates with daily life. They reflect on past tech, like Google Glass, that had a rocky start due to design and user experience issues.

Discussion Topics:

• What’s your dream wearable tech?

• How comfortable are you with the data collected by your devices?

Listeners are encouraged to share thoughts on social media @TechinOutPodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Hosts:

• Danielle Hershman

• Michael Chenetz