21 minutes | Friday, 20 December 2024
TECH GIRL ENERGY: The Weekly Debrief Episode 14 - Meta Glasses, Samsung Screens Everywhere and Sleep Apnea Implants Harriet Taylor and Numi Gildert dive into their favourite tech headlines of the week;Episode Highlights:Holiday PreparationsHosts discuss their contrasting approaches to Christmas shopping.Last-minute gift ideas for tech enthusiasts.Smart Glasses UpdateRevisiting previous discussions on smart glasses and their evolution.Meta's New Features:Shazam support and live translation features introduced in Meta Ray-Ban glasses.Live AI feature allows interaction with surroundings but has limited battery life (30 minutes).Practical use cases like grocery assistance discussed alongside challenges of battery efficiency.Samsung's "Screen Everywhere" InitiativeExpansion of screens to everyday appliances like washers, dryers, ovens.Debate over necessity vs. practicality; potential security concerns highlighted.Innovative Sleep Apnea TreatmentUK patients receive microchip implants targeting nerves controlling tongue muscles.Promising results reported by early adopters; significant improvement in sleep quality.LINKS:Meta Glasses New Features: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322628/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-live-ai-translation-shazamSamsung Screens: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/24324086/samsungs-screens-everywhere-initiativeSleep Apnea Implants: https://news.sky.com/story/relief-as-first-uk-patients-fitted-with-app-controlled-sleep-apnoea-microchip-13272161
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