Alex Himel is Meta’s VP of Wearables. Himel joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the future of AI wearables and why Meta believes glasses could become the next major computing platform. Tune in to hear how AI assistants might help with daily tasks, meetings, reminders, fitness, photos, and real-world context without pulling people out of the moment. We also cover the competition from OpenAI, Google, Apple, and Amazon; the privacy questions around facial recognition; on-device AI; and the story of how Mark Zuckerberg pushed Meta to turn Ray-Ban glasses into an AI product. Hit play for a sharp look at whether smart glasses are finally ready to break through, and what they could mean for the future of personal AI. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here’s 25% off for the first year: ⁠https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Chapters: 0:00 What Will Future AI Devices Look Like? 3:46 A Day In The Life With Meta AI Glasses 7:12 Why Glasses Instead Of Other Devices? 13:08 Why Smart Glasses Might Work This Time 17:25 Why AI Isn’t The Top Use Case Yet 20:40 Meta’s New Indoor AI Glasses 24:32 How Agentic AI Could Work In Wearables 35:37 Will The Best AI Assistant Win? 45:30 Facial Recognition And Privacy Concerns 54:49 How Zuckerberg Pushed Meta Into AI Glasses