Streaming services like Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and others keep raising their monthly prices—sometimes by just a couple of dollars, sometimes by five or six—while adding more ads and offering less content per dollar spent. For people on fixed incomes or tight budgets, these repeated price increases make it harder to afford the entertainment you've been enjoying, and you might end up paying more for a worse experience than you had a year ago. Worth knowing: before automatically paying a price hike, check which shows or movies you actually watch regularly, and consider whether you could pause a subscription for a few months and come back when there's content you really want to see.
Meta has created a small keychain device called Muse Charm that acts like a personal AI assistant you can carry with you—it responds to your voice and shows a friendly avatar on its tiny screen. For someone who wants help with everyday tasks like checking the weather, setting reminders, or answering quick questions without pulling out a phone, this pocket-sized gadget could be genuinely convenient. Worth knowing: when Meta releases this in December, you might want to wait for early reviews from actual users before deciding if it's worth buying, since new tech gadgets often work better in company demos than in real life.
Meta is creating a small handheld device called Muse Charm that lets you talk to an AI assistant without needing your phone—you just press your finger on it and start speaking. For people who find their smartphones overwhelming or want a simpler way to get quick answers and help, having a dedicated device designed just for this one job could be easier and less distracting. You can watch for this device to become available later, though Meta hasn't confirmed a release date yet, and you might want to try it in person first to see if you find it genuinely useful or just another gadget to carry around.
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting new abilities, including the chance to see holographic versions of people during video calls—imagine seeing a 3D avatar of your grandchild right in front of you instead of just on a screen. For people who wear glasses anyway, this could make staying connected with distant loved ones feel more natural and lifelike than staring at a phone or computer. Worth knowing: these glasses are expanding to five new countries soon, so if you've been curious about them, they may become easier to find where you live.
Meta is adding an AI assistant called Muse to its smart glasses, so you'll be able to speak commands like "help me log what I ate" or "guide my workout" without pulling out your phone. For people over 50, this could mean easier access to fitness tracking, meal planning, and shopping without fumbling with screens—plus Meta is adding hearing enhancement features designed for mild to moderate hearing loss. Worth knowing: when these glasses become available, you can try asking Muse to help with everyday tasks like finding products or logging activities, but start with simple requests to see if it actually understands what you need.
Meta has designed a new pair of smart glasses that don't need cameras built into them, making them lighter to wear and able to run for up to 12 hours on a single charge. For everyday use, this means you could wear them all day without them getting heavy on your nose or needing to charge them at lunch time. Worth knowing: when these glasses become available, check whether the battery life claim holds up in real-world use, since heavy use of features like translation or navigation might drain them faster.
Meta has released new Ray-Ban smart glasses that listen and respond to voice commands but don't have cameras, making them less intrusive than previous models that could record what people around you are doing. This matters because many people worry about privacy when others wear camera-equipped glasses in public—nobody wants to be filmed without knowing it—so a camera-free version addresses a real concern. Worth knowing: if you're interested in trying smart glasses for the first time, audio-only versions like these might feel less invasive to you and the people around you than camera-equipped alternatives.
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Ray-Ban has released new smart glasses in Aviator and Zena styles that promise longer battery life than previous versions, though the price has gone up. If you're interested in hands-free photos, calls, or getting information while you're out and about, these updated glasses might be worth considering—especially if battery drain was a problem before. Worth knowing: compare the new price against what you'd actually use the glasses for, since the higher cost might not be worth it if you only need them occasionally.
Meta has added a hearing aid feature to its smart glasses that the FDA has officially approved, making it possible for people to amplify sounds around them without wearing separate hearing devices. For those with mild to moderate hearing loss, this could mean a simpler alternative to traditional hearing aids—though you'll need to pay $150 extra or subscribe to Meta One after trying it free. Worth knowing: this feature works best in quieter environments, so check with your doctor first if you have significant hearing loss, since it's not a replacement for professional hearing aids.
Meta is planning to add an AI assistant called Muse to its smart glasses, so you could ask it to book flights or handle tasks just by speaking while you're out and about. For people who value their time and independence, this means you could get things done hands-free without pulling out your phone or sitting at a computer. Worth knowing: when these glasses arrive in your life, check what permissions you're giving the AI before letting it access your calendar, email, or payment information.
Disney has raised the prices of both Disney+ and Hulu again—the ad-free versions are now $21.50 a month instead of $19, while the ad-supported versions went up by just 50 cents to $12.50. If you've subscribed to these services for a few years, you've probably noticed the price going up regularly, and this latest increase means many households will be paying noticeably more each year for the same entertainment. Worth knowing: it's worth checking whether you're using both services enough to justify keeping them, or if you'd prefer to switch to the cheaper ad-supported option to save money each month.
Google has changed how search works by putting AI summaries at the top of results—you now see a quick answer from an artificial intelligence before you get to the traditional list of websites. For people who've relied on Google for decades, this means less clicking through to actual websites and more trusting a computer-generated summary that might occasionally get things wrong. Worth knowing: if you find yourself frustrated with these AI summaries, you can still scroll down to see the old-fashioned list of links, or try searching for specific websites directly by name if you know where you want to go.
