Meta Smartglasses Leak

Sep 16, 2025 20m

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Looks like we’re going to be getting new Meta smartglasses later this week. OpenAI wants to up its AI for coding game. Is the whole TikTok saga finally coming to a conclusion? Almost half a billion people use Spotify for free? And how to use the best feature of the new iOS. 'Meta Ray-Ban Display' Glasses Design & HUD Clips Leak Ahead Of Connect (Upload) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5 (TechCrunch) Beijing says TikTok’s US app will use Chinese algorithm (Financial Times) Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks (TechCrunch) iOS 26 Review: A New Look I'll Be Happy With for the Next 12 Years (CNet) Podcast Listener Survey: https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Tech-Brew-Ride-Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meta Smart Glasses Leak

The episode discusses a leak revealing new Meta 'Ray-Ban Display' smart glasses, scheduled for unveiling at MetaConnect 2025. The glasses feature a heads-up display, controlled by an SEMG wristband, and aim to enhance interaction with Meta AI. Notably, these glasses are expected to appeal more to consumers thanks to their association with Ray-Ban, alongside potential access to a wider retail market due to the vast presence of EssilorLuxottica stores.

OpenAI's GPT-5 Codex Launch

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5 Codex, a newly optimized model for better coding performance, featuring dynamic thinking capabilities that adjust task time on the fly. This model aims to compete in the increasingly crowded AI coding tools market, outperforming its predecessor, GPT-5, especially in code refactoring and review tasks. The new Codex will roll out to various OpenAI products, bolstering the company’s position against competitors.

TikTok's Algorithm Licensing Deal

The podcast covers developments in the TikTok saga, with reports suggesting a potential conclusion involving a licensing deal for the Chinese algorithm powering the app. U.S. and Chinese officials have reached a framework allowing a U.S. spin-off of TikTok while retaining some Chinese influence, prompting concerns about national security and content control.

Spotify Upgrades for Free Users

Spotify has revealed that it now boasts 433 million ad-supported monthly active users, introducing new features that allow free users to search and play any song without shuffle restrictions. These updates are designed to enhance user experience and engagement, particularly as free users navigate the platform.

iOS 26 Features and Insights

The new iOS 26 update introduces a revamped user interface with a 'liquid glass' design, which aims to provide a coherent experience across Apple devices. New features include call screening options to combat spam calls, along with enhancements in messaging and app interfaces. However, concerns about potential impacts on performance and battery life have been highlighted, reflecting typical user anxieties associated with major software updates.