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Sep 18
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LIVE from Meta | Zuck, Boz, James Camero...

John Coogan & Jordi Hays
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  • (00:00) - Live from Meta Connect
  • (01:26:51) - Chris Cox, Meta's Chief Product Officer, leads the development of core applications like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, as well as overseeing the company's AI and privacy initiatives.
  • (01:38:16) - Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, discusses the platform's evolution from simple square photos to incorporating videos, stories, and direct messaging, emphasizing the need to adapt to user preferences to remain relevant.
  • (01:45:21) - Connor Hayes discusses Threads' rapid growth, noting it has surpassed 400 million monthly active users, and highlights its global reach.
  • (01:51:31) - Roberto Nickson discusses his enthusiasm for the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, highlighting the natural feel of the electromyography band and its potential as a creator tool for capturing behind-the-scenes and point-of-view content.
  • (01:54:01) - Alexandr Wang discusses the rapid establishment of the AI lab, emphasizing Meta's unparalleled resources and talent density, which he believes position the company to achieve superintelligence.
  • (02:01:31) - Andrew Bosworth, Meta's Chief Technology Officer, discusses the company's advancements in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the development of Orion AR glasses and the integration of AI into wearable technology.
  • (02:16:26) - Eva Chen, Meta's Vice President of Fashion Partnerships, discusses the integration of stylish design and advanced technology in products like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, emphasizing their seamless fit into everyday fashion.
  • (02:21:56) - Tiffany Janzen, founder of TiffinTech, discusses her excitement about Meta's product announcements at Meta Connect 2025, particularly the Meta Ray-Ban displays, highlighting their potential to revolutionize content creation by enabling instantaneous capture of organic moments.
  • (02:28:06) - Mark Zuckerberg discusses the future of augmented reality (AR) glasses and their integration with artificial intelligence (AI).
  • (02:39:51) - Alex Himel, Meta's Vice President of Wearables, discusses the company's latest advancements in wearable technology, including the second generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses with improved battery life, image quality, and an AI mode for the camera.
  • (02:46:51) - Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearables Officer at Luxottica, recounts how his passion for integrating technology with eyewear led him to proposing a collaboration that eventually resulted in the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
  • (02:52:31) - James Cameron discusses his enthusiasm for virtual reality (VR) as a medium for cinematic experiences.
  • (03:00:46) - Vishal Shah, Vice President of the Metaverse at Meta, discusses the company's progress in developing immersive experiences, emphasizing the role of generative AI in enabling users to create virtual environments.

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