The AI Glasses Race Is Heating Up.
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The AI Glasses Race Is Heating Up.

ACCESSJan 9, 2026

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Alex and Ellis recap the oddball gadgets, taglines, and even scents that defined CES, then sit down with Meta’s head of wearables, Alex Himel, to explore the accelerating smart‑glasses market. Himel shares lessons from the Meta Ray‑Ban Displays launch, discusses how AI integration and form‑factor design are shaping the next wave of wearables, and hints at future innovations like AI‑enabled rings and even unconventional products such as meat slicers. The conversation highlights the competitive pressure among tech giants to embed AI into everyday accessories and underscores the importance of user experience and ecosystem support for widespread adoption.

Episode Description

Alex and Ellis talk about the strange gadgets, taglines, and smells at CES in Las Vegas. Then they’re joined by Meta’s head of wearables, Alex Himel, to talk about the rise of smart glasses, what the company has learned from the recent release of the Meta Ray-Ban Displays, AI rings, meat slicers, and more.

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Show Notes

Alex and Ellis talk about the strange gadgets, taglines, and smells at CES in Las Vegas. Then they’re joined by Meta’s head of wearables, Alex Himel, to talk about the rise of smart glasses, what the company has learned from the recent release of the Meta Ray-Ban Displays, AI rings, meat slicers, and more.

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