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With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Tyler · Sunday, September 27, 2026
John Coogan and Jordi Hays break down Meta Connect 2026, analyzing Mark Zuckerberg's keynote, the strategic positioning of Muse personal AI, new $1,300 lightweight VR glasses, and the Muse Charm hardware accessory. They also examine the reality behind Australia's OpenAI 'hack' controversy and review Bentley's newly announced luxury electric SUV with handcrafted propulsion sounds.
Key takeaways
- Bentley developed the Torcal, a $350 million electric SUV priced at roughly half the cost of a Ferrari Luche to reach younger, first-time luxury buyers. Read more →
- Meta introduced $1,300 VR glasses that weigh 100 grams, roughly the weight of a standard deck of cards. Read more →
- Mark Zuckerberg shifted Meta's AI strategy from scattered experiments to practical consumer utility under the Muse product line. Read more →
- Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Muse Charm at Meta Connect 2026 as a palm-sized, voice-activated hardware accessory timed for holiday release. Read more →
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