TNW 443: $2K Specs, $299 Meta Glasses - Snap's Foray Into Smart Glasses

TNW 443: $2K Specs, $299 Meta Glasses - Snap's Foray Into Smart Glasses

Author: TWiT June 26, 2026 Duration: 1:21:27

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much?

  • Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices.
  • Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house.
  • Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses.
  • And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Scott Stein

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Every Thursday, Mikah Sargent gathers with the reporters and writers who are actually on the ground covering the biggest shifts in the industry. This Tech News Weekly (Audio) podcast from TWiT moves beyond the headlines for a deeper conversation about the stories that matter. You’ll hear from the journalists themselves about how a story broke, the nuances that got lost in the initial rush, and what it all might mean for the future. It’s a direct line to the freshest perspectives and context you often miss, helping to make sense of the relentless pace of innovation, policy, and corporate moves. Rather than just summarizing the news, these discussions dig into the how and why, offering a more complete picture of the week in tech. Tune in for a consistently insightful analysis that feels like you’re in the room with the people who know these narratives inside and out. New episodes record live each Thursday, ready to give your understanding of the tech landscape a meaningful edge.
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