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Sep 2024
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Why Meta’s Smart Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are ...

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Meta is expected to unveil a new version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses at its annual developer conference today. The second generation of the glasses has been a surprise hit. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky tells Zoe Thomas what’s behind the demand for the glasses and what’s next for this market. Plus, cybersecurity professionals say they are struggling to find workers with the right artificial intelligence skills.


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