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Hands-Free Living: Shachar Scott on the Rise of Smart Wearables and AI

Season 1, Ep. 158

In this episode of The Speed of Culture Podcast, Matt Britton talks with Shachar Scott, VP of Global Marketing at Meta Reality Labs. She explores the rapid rise of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, the future of AR, VR, and AI wearables, and how personalization is transforming smart devices and consumer experiences.



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