The tech industry is making a massive bet on smart glasses as the next major platform, but the category has a troubled past. The Verge’s Victoria Song joins the show to unpack why companies still see promise despite huge technical, social, and design hurdles. The conversation centers on what it will take for a face-worn computer to go from niche to mainstream — and whether any features can make all the hassle worthwhile.
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Big Tech’s Persistent Bet on Smart Glasses Despite Repeated Failures
Victoria Song examines why tech companies remain committed to smart glasses even though the category has seen high-profile flops and consistent user pushback.