Tech news is a messy pile this week. Let’s sort through the good, the bad, and the really bizarre.
The Screen Goes on Your Face
Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are dropping smart glasses. New. But it’s not just any tech, they’re using the Google-Samsung XR platform. Basically, it’s Android XR for your eyeballs. You’ll be getting your first proper look at how this feels on actual faces soon.
Google also tweaked its creation suite. The software, Flow, now includes a video model and a specific tool for avatar videos. You can essentially deepfake yourself with one click. Creepy? Yes. Convenient? Maybe.
“Deepfaking yourself is now just another Tuesday for AI tools.”
And speaking of aggressive AI agents, there’s OpenClaw. It runs 24/7, eats data for breakfast, sends emails, and spends your money while you sleep. Google responded to the chaos, naturally, but the core issue remains: an always-on AI is hungry and persistent. Do you really want a digital entity making decisions for you while you’re unconscious?
Offices and Posture
Herman Miller built a new desk for gamers. It’s called the Coyl. No levers, just a rotary dial for height adjustments. Plus, it uses a coil design to keep power cables neat. It looks good, sits well, and costs whatever you’re willing to pay for ergonomic luxury.
Meanwhile, stop unlocking your phone. You do it on autopulse. Then you get sucked in. Use the Always-On Display feature instead. Glance at the screen, read what matters, walk away. It’s a tiny change that breaks a massive habit.
CEOs and Money Problems
Demis Hassabis from DeepMind thinks firing people because of AI is dumb. He told WIRED companies should just do more work with the tools instead of laying people off. Says the CEO. It sounds reasonable in theory, until you consider the quarterly reports.
Former OpenAI staffers are warning investors about xAI. They claim El Musk’s company has poor safety practices. They even cofounded a watchdog group to say “investors need more info before SpaceX’s IPO.” A lot of history packed into one warning.
Then there’s the Zuckerberg estate in Hawaii. They hired a “beach water person” for Kauai. The job description was vague, but people recognized it for what it was: a lifeguard. The family office owns a massive compound there, and they’re guarding the shoreline. Who could have predicted a billionaire needs a specific title for water safety?
Systems Breaking
Recreation.gov was built to ensure fair access to public lands. Now it’s riddled with bots and inequality. A government contractor is reaping the benefits while hikers get shut out. Everything went wrong with the implementation. It was supposed to be equitable. It isn’t.
On a slightly brighter note, the Take It Down Act starts May 19. Tech platforms will finally have to comply when users report nonconsensual nudity. It’s messy, but it’s a mechanism that exists now.
