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Can AI glasses replace smartphones? Zuckerberg thinks so, do you?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where AI glasses replace smartphones as the primary computing platform. With over a million Ray-Ban Meta glasses sold and a growing user base, Meta is betting big on wearable tech, but challenges in design, privacy, and competition remain read more Meta's venture into AI glasses is not only forward-thinking, but also financially motivated. AP According to Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, the future of personal computing lies on your face and not in the palm of your hand. Zuckerberg turned his attention to AI-powered smart glasses as the next major platform after Facebook's phone experiment, Buffy, failed. After years of dependence on the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google, Zuckerberg is focusing on AI glasses as the next tech platform, which could potentially replace smartphones. Although it's a risky gamble and there has been an initial traction, the path to broad adoption of the AI glasses is riddled with complications. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meta's venture into AI glasses is not only forward-thinking, but also financially motivated. The firm invested $3.5 billion in EssilorLuxottica, the company behind Ray-Ban, reinforcing its long-term investment in the wearables category. This move shows Zuckerberg's aim of removing Meta's dependence on iOS and Android by creating a new computing platform which will be run by Meta. Created in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, Meta's Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses are marketed as a fashionable yet practical introduction to wearable technology enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's generative AI assistant, Meta AI, is integrated with the second-generation model, which was introduced in late 2023 and boasts better audio and hands-free video capture. During internal company meetings, Zuckerberg reportedly referred to the glasses as the 'supercomputer on your face' that could eventually completely replace smartphones. He has also been seen wearing them in public on multiple occasions. Consumer adoption and market response While Meta's idea may appear futuristic, the market response has been positive. Meta reports that over one million pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were sold in 2024. In a spring all-hands conference, Zuckerberg announced that by April/May 2025, revenues would have tripled and monthly active users will have quadrupled. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The attraction is in the hands-free convenience: users can ask questions, play music, snap photographs, or livestream directly to social media without having to pull out their phones. Early users have commended the glasses for their combination of functionality and delicacy, as opposed to larger AR headsets. Still, expanding from a million to hundreds of millions of people, or smartphone-scale acceptance, is a very different task. But there are unanswered questions and consumer uncertainty Despite promising first results, significant practical and societal challenges remain. Smart glasses are more than just a piece of technology; they're an extension of a person's look, and not everyone is ready to wear electronics on their faces. Despite their rising popularity, AI glasses have not won everyone over. There are also cultural attitudes to change: conversing to an AI assistant through glasses may feel strange to many people, particularly in public places. The device's screenless design also restricts its use for tasks that need visual feedback, such as reading emails, editing images, or streaming videos. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Competition is coming Despite its current lead, Meta may not maintain it for very long. Apple is reportedly working on creating its own AI-enhanced smart glasses, which should be available by 2026. The company's entry into the market is interpreted as both a validation of Meta's strategy and an indication of intense competition. The market for smart glasses could be significantly altered by Apple's entry. It is also expected that Google and Samsung will enter the competition, setting the stage for a major platform war in wearable technology. A question for you Can AI glasses, then, truly take the place of smartphones? It will depend on more than just hardware, but Zuckerberg is betting billions that the answer is yes. To make that vision a reality, consumer behaviour, privacy regulations, design sophistication, and AI capabilities must all cooperate. The discussion is far from finished. These days, rather than directly replacing smartphones, AI glasses might be a specialised addition. But in a few years, they might take over as the primary interface for our interactions with the digital world, including communication and searching. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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2 days ago
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing originally appeared on Parade. Sarah Michelle Gellar will never forget her dear friend Shannen Doherty, and the Buffy legend is sharing some of their greatest memories in her honor. Gellar, 48, took to Instagram on Sunday, the first anniversary of Doherty's death at age 53 after a long battle with cancer. In a sweet video tribute set to "See You Again," the duo can be seen doing everything from horseback riding and checking out museums to drinking cocktails and blowing out birthday candles together. There were no words in the post's caption. The only thing Gellar posted was a simple heartbreak emoji. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Back in April, Gellar shared another look back at Doherty's birthday from the previous year. Doherty is presented with a cake, followed by Gellar, who is presented with a smaller one. 'For as long as I can remember, we have celebrated our birthdays together @theshando,' Gellar wrote in the caption. 'This year I will keep that tradition, and celebrate you. I am so glad we were all together on this day last year, not knowing it would be the last like this. Happy Birthday Shannen. 🕊️.' Gellar previously spoke about how important Doherty was to her entire family. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Doherty helped Gellar with her two children as they navigated homeschooling, Gellar shared on Doherty's podcast, Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty. "You gave them adventures and just, freedom. And I can never repay that because that was such a difficult time and so seeing my kids that happy and giving me a break," Gellar said, PEOPLE reported. "People don't know this, but Shannen sat there sometimes while they were on Zoom school and helped them and we would have blackouts and she would plan adventures."Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Touching Tribute to Shannen Doherty on the First Anniversary of her Passing first appeared on Parade on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Emotional Video Tribute to Late Shannen Doherty
is remembering her dear friend Shannen Doherty on the one year anniversary of her death. On Sunday, July 13, Gellar, 48, shared a video featuring a series of photos of the pair posing for the camera. The Buffy actress captioned the post with a broken heart emoji and set it to Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' featuring Charlie Puth. Doherty died on July 13, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 53. 'It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,' Doherty's publicist, Leslie Sloan, said in a statement to Us Weekly at the time. 'The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.' Sarah Michelle Gellar Keeps 'Tradition' of Celebrating Shannen Doherty's Birthday 1 Year After Death The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2015. She shared the news nearly three years after she went into remission. 'It's going to come out in a matter of days or a week that — I'm stage IV. So my cancer came back. And that's why I'm here,' she said during an appearance on Good Morning America at the time. 'I don't think I've processed it. It's a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways.' In February 2020, Doherty revealed in a lawsuit against State Farm that she was 'dying' of terminal cancer, according to court documents obtained by Us. Her attorney alleged that she was unable to live 'her remaining years peacefully in her home' due in part to the legal dispute, which stemmed from damage to her home caused by the 2018 Woolsey Fire. (A jury later awarded her $6.3 million in damages.) 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' Alum Shannen Doherty Dead at 53 After Cancer Battle Months later, she told her bff Gellar that her diagnosis was not a 'death sentence,' adding at the time that she felt 'strong and healthy and confident and happy.' During her cancer battle, Doherty and her then-husband Kurt Iswarienko split after 11 yars of marriage in April 2023. 'Divorce is the last thing Shannon wanted. Unfortunately, she felt she was left with no other option,' a source told Us at the time. A few months later, she revealed via Instagram that her breast cancer had spread to her brain. 'January 12, the first round of radiation took place. My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life,' Doherty captioned a video of herself tearfully undergoing treatment. 'That fear … The turmoil … the timing of it all … This is what cancer can look like.'
Metro
2 days ago
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Many injured in lone gunman rampage before he is shot dead by Kentucky police
Many people were injured in a shooting rampage by a lone gunman which ended in a hail of bullets at a Kentucky church. One of the shootings took place at Richmond Road Baptist Church, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed. Governor Beshear said: 'Kentucky, we are aware of a series of incidents in Lexington around one suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and an additional shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church with multiple injuries. 'The trooper and others are being treated at a nearby hospital.' He added: 'Please pray for everyone affected by these senseless acts of violence, and let's give thanks for the swift response by the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police. 'Details are still emerging, and we will share more information as available.' MORE: Distracted dad left gun in reach of toddler, 2, who shot himself MORE: This 'controversial' Buffy episode was replaced on TV with two hours' notice MORE: Maga faithful warn Trump 'we won't fall in line' over Epstein investigation
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3 days ago
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This ‘controversial' Buffy episode was replaced on TV with two hours' notice
In May 1999, Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans were waiting anxiously for its big season 3 finale when it was dramatically pulled from TV at the last minute. The fantasy drama series began in 1997 on the US channel The WB and quickly became one of the most popular TV shows for teenagers and young adults. Its popularity has stood the test of time, too, with a reboot now in the works. It followed high school student Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a 'slayer' who was tasked with protecting the citizens of Sunnydale from dark supernatural forces while balancing her studies. By the end of season 3, Buffy and her friends Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and Willow (Alyson Hannigan) had completed their final year of high school and were ready to graduate. However, their plans for final year are disrupted by The Mayor (Harry Groener), Sunnydale's initially unassuming mayor who has secretly been enabling the town's evil supernatural phenomena all along. Things come to a head when the Mayor plans to unveil his demon form—a giant serpent—and unleash evil on graduation day at Sunnydale High School during his keynote speech. Part one of Graduation Day, the 22nd episode of season three, had already been broadcast on May 18 to more than five million people, with the exciting conclusion set for broadcast a week later on May 25. The WB's plans started to change a month earlier, on April 20, 1999, when 17-year-old Dylan Klebold and 18-year-old Eric Harris perpetrated the Columbine High School massacre. Using high-powered rifles and homemade explosives, Klebold and Harris killed 13 students at the Colorado school, injuring 23 others, before turning their guns on themselves. The emotional, political, and cultural impact of Columbine was wide-reaching, with the United States in a state of shocked mourning for weeks afterwards. Its impact is still felt today and is referred to as 'the Columbine effect'. During Graduation Day Part Two, Buffy arms Sunnydale's students with weapons (including guns and flamethrowers) to defeat The Mayor, with the school eventually being blown up to destroy his demon form. Naturally, The WB was nervous about broadcasting an episode that depicted a full-scale battle on school grounds so soon after Columbine and pulled the episode just two hours before its premiere. An older episode of Buffy was broadcast instead—the decision was mocked by comedy skits on The Daily Show, with host Jon Stewart suggesting a new title for Buffy: The Vampire Inconveniencer. Buffy actor Seth Green questioned the decision, saying: 'It would have seemed really callous and inappropriate. But the actual episode has nothing to do with school violence. It's a red herring in the story. 'The simple fact is, this is a topical issue. It's a growing problem, and Colorado isn't the only place it's happened. We just don't want to think these things happen, but they happen all the time.' Heathers (2018) The Heathers reboot series, inspired by the 1988 film starring Winona Ryder, got off to a rocky start in 2018 when it was pulled off the air not once but twice as a result of a mass shooting. Two episodes were pulled from TV schedules after 11 people were killed in a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr Robot (2015) Rami Malek series Mr Robot had its season one finale, titled Zero Day, postponed for a week after news reporter Alison Parker and her camera operator Adam Ward were both shot dead in Moneta, VA. The Mr Robot episode featured a character taking their own life on live TV. Friends (2001) Friends had to completely change Monica and Chandler's honeymoon after the 9/11 attacks in New York. Their story originally saw Chandler questioned by authorities after joking that he'd brought a bomb into an airport. This was replaced by the storyline in which Monica and Chandler find themselves falling foul of a lucky couple also on their honeymoon. FBI (2022) Cop drama FBI had one of its major episodes urgently pulled from TV schedules after a school shooting in Texas. 21 people, many of whom were children aged between nine and 11, were killed in the small city of Uvalde. FBI was to feature a fictional school shooting in its season four finale, which was postponed. Active Shooter (2017) An episode of the eight-part 2017 documentary series Active Shooter: America Under Fire was pulled from TV after the Route 91 Harvest shooting in Las Vegas. 60 people were killed, making it the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in US history. FBI episodes continued as normal a week later. A WB spokesperson added: 'Although financially we'd have every reason to run the episode, we think the timing is bad. We want everyone who'll be out wearing caps and gowns to remain safe.' Graduation Day Part 2 was eventually broadcast on this weekend in July 1999, two months later, and is regarded as one of the strongest episodes of the entire Buffy series. More Trending The season 3 finale wasn't the first Buffy episode to be affected by Columbine, however, with season 3's Earshot only broadcast in September 1999 after originally being slated for an April release. In Earshot, Buffy—briefly given the gift and curse of telepathy—begins hearing the thoughts of others and has to track down somebody who is planning to kill students at Sunnydale. Eventually, the prospective killer is found while assembling a rifle in a clock tower, although it is later revealed that he was only intending to shoot himself rather than any students. View More » Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Disney Plus. Got a story? 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