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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to Floor 9! In this episode, recorded on Thursday Sep. 18, Tom and Ryan, the power duo of our partnerships team, are joined by Lab’s managing director Adam to recap and discuss the latest announcements from Apple’s iPhone 17 event and the Meta Connect event. Starting with Apple's new products, including the iPhone 17, new Apple Watch features, and the latest AirPods, the Lab team share their thoughts on some of the most exciting updates, such as the AirPods' new live translation feature. The discussion then shifts to Meta's new Display AI glasses, debating their potential use cases and whether they justify the $800 price point. The hosts also touch upon Meta's focus on AI and how that compares to Apple's more conservative approach. The episode concludes with a broader conversation on the future of personal computing and whether wearable technology will one day replace smartphones for certain tasks.You can about our thoughts on the two press events by reading our recaps of Apple’s iPhone 17 event and the Meta Connect event on Medium.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider giving us a five-star review on Apple Podcast. Follow the Lab on LinkedIn and on Medium for our latest insights. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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