Here are today’s 7 verified tech & science stories, covering Tech & Apps and AI Tools.
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The TLDR
- Tech & Apps: Meta Launches Camera-Free Ray-Ban Glasses at Connect 2026
- AI Tools: YouTube Studio Adds AI Tools for Ideas and Thumbnails
Tech & Apps
Meta Launches Camera-Free Ray-Ban Glasses at Connect 2026
Meta used its Connect 2026 event on Wednesday to show a new pair of smart glasses with no camera, according to The Verge. Reports put the Ray-Ban Meta Audio at $349, and pre-orders are open. The Verge also keeps a running list of the show’s biggest announcements. The camera-free design matters because public worry about wearable cameras has grown.
Apple Promises iPhone 18 Pro Reboot Fix Early Next Week
Apple told 9to5Mac that a software update should arrive early next week for a bug on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The bug made the phone freeze and reboot after a failed Face ID attempt. The site’s early read is that it is a software glitch, not a hardware fault.
Meta Ray-Ban Display Gets New Features and Five New Markets
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses are getting feature updates, including holographic avatar support, and are heading to five new markets this fall, according to Engadget. The new markets are the UK, Canada, France, Italy and Germany. Engadget lists the UK price as £749 and the Canadian price as CA$1,149, with France, Italy and Germany at €899 from October 13.
Apple Fixes the Restart Bug on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
Apple has released a fix for a restart bug on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and Lifehacker says owners should update as soon as possible. Other outlets identify the fix as watchOS 27.0.1, which you can find in General > Software Update on the watch.
Apple Intelligence Storage Use Is Higher Than Apple Promised
If you updated to iOS 27 or macOS 27, Lifehacker says to check your storage. Its report is that Apple Intelligence takes up more space than Apple promised on some devices. Check Settings to see how much space it uses on yours.
AI Tools
YouTube Studio Adds AI Tools for Ideas and Thumbnails
YouTube is adding AI features to its Studio app that help creators come up with ideas and track how their thumbnails perform, TechCrunch reports. Some features are rolling out now, while others, including automatic thumbnail monitoring, are due later this year. If AI features in other Google products bother you, see how to turn off AI Mode in Google Search.
Meta Puts Its Muse AI Agent at the Center of Connect
Mark Zuckerberg opened Connect on Wednesday with a keynote that put Meta’s AI agent Muse front and center, TechCrunch reports. Muse is also coming to Meta’s AI glasses, and TechCrunch says most of the new features arrive in the coming months.
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