Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/09 – Facebook Glasses And Amazon Fire TVs
Sep 9, 2021
Facebook has unveiled smart glasses with dual cameras but faces privacy concerns. Amazon launched its own branded smart TVs, featuring impressive tech upgrades. In a groundbreaking move, Spain's La Liga partners with SoRare to create NFT collectibles, reshaping fan engagement. Twitter is shifting towards interest-based communities, enhancing user interaction. Plus, there's a deep dive into the Buy Now, Pay Later landscape, exploring new funding and competition challenges. Tech innovations are paving new paths in social interaction and commerce.
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Facebook Launches Smart Glasses
- Facebook launched Ray-Ban Stories, $299 smart glasses for capturing photos and videos.
- These glasses, available in six countries, prioritize a normal look and feel, unlike previous smart glasses.
Amazon Launches Fire TV and Stick
- Amazon launched its own branded smart TVs, the Fire TV Omni Series, with hands-free Alexa.
- They also introduced the Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wi-Fi 6 and faster performance.
La Liga Embraces NFTs
- Spain's La Liga partnered with Sorare to offer NFTs of its players.
- This marks the first major European soccer league to do so, aiming to create new revenue and fan engagement.