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Ray-Ban Meta second generation smart glasses debut — battery life doubled, supports 3K video recording
Technology Insights Daily
September 26, 2025
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Meta has launched the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses with major upgrades over the first generation. Key improvements include roughly double the battery life: up to 8 hours with typical use (vs ~4 hours in Gen 1). The charging case also supports significantly more capacity — 48 hours. On the camera/video side, users can now record in 3K resolution (30fps) for up to 3 minutes, and other modes like 1440p and 1200p are supported. There are also additions like “Conversation Focus” to better pick out voices in noisy environments, and coming software enhancements such as hyperlapse and slow-motion capture. Styles offered include Wayfarer, Skyler, and Headliner, starting at USD$379. With these upgrades, Meta has addressed two of the biggest criticisms of the first version — short battery life and limited video quality — positioning Gen 2 strongly in the wearable smart glasses market.
Nvidia has made a bold move by investing US$5 billion in Intel, purchasing shares at about $23.28 each, forming a strategic collaboration aimed at co-developing next-generation chips for data centers and PCs. Investors.com The market responded sharply: Intel shares jumped nearly 30% after the announcement, reflecting investor enthusiasm. The deal includes plans for Intel to design custom x86 CPUs that integrate Nvidia’s technologies (e.g. NVLink), and development of system-on-chips (SoCs) combining Intel CPUs with Nvidia’s RTX GPU chiplets for consumer PCs. Investors.com Beyond just financial stakes, the collaboration signals a deeper alignment: Nvidia gains from Intel’s manufacturing capacity and x86 ecosystem; Intel gets validation and a stake in AI-driven infrastructure trends. For observers, this suggests a reshaping of the semiconductor landscape, where collaboration (even among “rivals”) becomes essential for keeping pace with AI hardware demands.
Apple is preparing to release version iOS 26.0.1 in the near future, with build number likely around 23A350, per sources with credible track records. The update aims to address specific camera glitches found on newer models, including the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, particularly issues triggered by very bright LED lights. Users have reported distorted or otherwise problematic behaviour when the camera is pointed at intense light sources. While Apple has not officially published full patch notes yet, it’s expected the update will also squash related bugs and improve reliability of photo/video capture under challenging lighting. Because camera functions are central to many users, this is a high-priority fix. iOS 26 introduced new visual and AI features but also showed some teething pain; 26.0.1 seems focused on stability and correcting those early issues rather than adding major new features.
The rumor about the iPhone 17 Pro having 8× optical zoom has raised both enthusiasm and skepticism. Earlier iPhones with Pro labels have had up to 5× optical zoom (or thereabouts), so an 8× mark would be a significant leap. Analysis suggests that while Apple may deliver hardware capable of this zoom, parts of the stated “8×” could still rely on digital enhancement or cropping rather than pure optics — for example, lower resolution sensors or mixed lens systems. Some leaks indicate that image quality, especially in low-light or at the extreme zoom end, may suffer compared to shorter zoom ranges. Also, stabilization, sharpness, edge distortion, and lens switching between optics will determine whether it feels like “true” optical zoom. Until hands-on reviews or lab tests emerge, it remains an open question whether the 8× feature will perform as advertised in everyday use. For many users, incremental zoom improvements are useful, but performance trade-offs may reduce perceived value.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has reportedly paused its antitrust investigation into Google and is now refocusing its regulatory attention on Nvidia. The Google probe, which began some time ago, was part of Beijing's broader efforts to scrutinize large tech companies' practices. The shift indicates a change in priorities—potentially linked with ongoing U.S.-China diplomatic and trade discussions, or concerns over AI, semiconductors, and foreign influence in critical technologies. For Nvidia, this means it may soon face deeper regulatory scrutiny in China, possibly including demands for compliance adjustments, operational constraints, or oversight into how its chips, AI tools, or data operations are handled domestically. For Google, the pause may offer temporary relief, but the precedent shows that regulatory targets are fluid depending on political or economic contexts. Overall, this development underscores how antitrust enforcement is being used not just for consumer protection, but as a tool of geopolitical strategy.
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