Tech Girl Energy: The Weekly Debrief
EP14: Meta Glasses, Samsung Screens Everywhere and Sleep Apnea Implants
Episode Summary
In this festive episode of Tech Girl Energy, hosts Numi and Harriet dive into the latest tech headlines whilst juggling their holiday preparations. From smart glasses making waves with Shazam and live translation features to Samsung's ambitious screen-everywhere initiative, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions on technology's role in our daily lives.
Episode Notes
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 Preparations
- Hosts discuss their contrasting approaches to Christmas shopping.
- Last-minute gift ideas for tech enthusiasts.
Smart Glasses Update
- Revisiting 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" Initiative
- Expansion of screens to everyday appliances like washers, dryers, ovens.
- Debate over necessity vs. practicality; potential security concerns highlighted.
Innovative Sleep Apnea Treatment
- UK 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-shazam
Samsung Screens: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/24324086/samsungs-screens-everywhere-initiative
Sleep Apnea Implants: https://news.sky.com/story/relief-as-first-uk-patients-fitted-with-app-controlled-sleep-apnoea-microchip-13272161