Science & Technology

Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue? | Equity Podcast

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty…

Published

12 months ago

October 3, 2025

CYBER TECH TV

On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty is affecting startups in ways people might not realize, plus the messy reality of AI companies still trying to figure out sustainable business models.

Watch the full episode for more about:

– OpenAI’s launch of the Sora app, its TikTok-style feed of AI-generated content, and whether people actually want to pay for an endless stream of synthetic videos

– How AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is proving that even fake performers can cause real industry drama

– Periodic Labs’ $300 million seed round from Andreessen Horowitz, Jeff Bezos, and Nvidia to build AI scientists and discover new physics

– The US government taking equity stakes in companies like Lithium Americas, MP Materials, and Intel, is raising questions about what happens when Washington steps in as a shareholder

Subscribe to Equity on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.

Up Next

Unboxing the New $200 Powerbeats Fit in Power Pink From Beats

Don't Miss

Apple’s New Charger Has a Boost Trick (If You Use It Right) | One More Thing

3 Comments

@adrianheredia_ac1842

October 3, 2025 at 12:41 pm

AI is going to wreck so many people, they’re already dumb enough

Reply
@ahnol-s

October 6, 2025 at 7:40 am

Really insightful conversation!

Reply
@bryan-o1c6g

October 7, 2025 at 3:38 am

Good conversation ❤

Reply

CNET

New VR Glasses and More! Everything Announced at Meta Connect in Less Than 10 Minutes

Meta’s September Connect event reveals a bunch of new Meta products, including a deep dive into its new Muse AI personal assistant, audio-only smart glasses in many new frame styles and new VR Glasses that weigh as much as a deck of cards. Check out all the highlights in less than 10 minutes. You can…

Published

17 hours ago

September 23, 2026

CYBER TECH TV

You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
*CNET may get a commission on these offers

CNET

Tech Editors React to Meta Connect 2026: Will Smartglasses Become Mainstream?

PCMag’s Iyaz Akhtar leads a panel of tech experts from CNET, PCMag and Mashable to unpack all the news from the Meta Connect 2026 launch event. Click into the livestream at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET for an in-depth recap of all the news from Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote address. Read more about Meta Connect on…

Published

17 hours ago

September 23, 2026

CYBER TECH TV

Read more about Meta Connect on CNET.com:
Meta Keeps Trying to Fix Glasses Privacy Concerns With New Update

Video Credits:
Host: Iyaz Akhtar
Guest Host: Timothy Beck Werth
Guest Host: Will Greenwald
Guest Host: Angela Moscaritolo
Guest Host: Scott Stein
Producer: Stephen Beacham
Video Editor: Stephen Beacham
Thumbnail Designer: Tharon Green

#meta #metaconnect #metaconnect2026 #metaglasses #aiglasses #smartglasses

CNET

Hands-On With Meta VR Glasses and All of Meta’s Other Glasses and AI

Muse AI on Meta glasses? Hearing enhancement? VR glasses that run Quest games? Camera-free glasses? All that and more to talk about, but very little on privacy. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read more about it on CNET.com Timecode Chapters: 00:00…

Published

17 hours ago

September 23, 2026

CYBER TECH TV

Muse AI on Meta glasses? Hearing enhancement? VR glasses that run Quest games? Camera-free glasses? All that and more to talk about, but very little on privacy.

You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
*CNET may get a commission on these offers

Read more about it on CNET.com

Timecode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Meta’s Wearable Future
00:23 – Gen 3 Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses & Battery Life
00:30 – Camera-Free Ray-Ban Audio Glasses
00:43 – FDA-Cleared Hearing Assistance Feature
06:24 – Agentic AI: Meta Muse Demo
01:40 – New Styles & Celebrity Collaborations
01:59 – Hands-On with Meta’s $1,299 VR Glasses
02:37 – Sports Streaming, IMAX & Entertainment
02:43 – Controls, Eye Tracking & BeatSaber
02:81 – Pricing, Competition & Final Thoughts

Video Credits:
Host: Scott Stein
Scripted by: Scott Stein
Producer: Celso Bulgatti
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video Editor: Jon Gomez
Thumbnail Designer: Zooey Liao