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An Apple Shortcuts masterclass

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An Apple Shortcuts masterclass

The Vergecast

2025/10/28
The Vergecast

The Vergecast

2025/10/28
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Meta's smart glasses have been a hit in part because they don't try to do too much. With the new Display glasses, though, Meta is trying to do... a lot more. The Verge's Victoria Song joins the show to tell us about her experience with the glasses, from th...

Highlights

This episode of The Vergecast explores the evolving landscape of smart wearables and personal automation, diving into real-world experiences with cutting-edge tech and the hidden power of overlooked tools. From augmented reality glasses that blend into daily life to the surprisingly deep world of iOS shortcuts, the conversation reveals how innovation balances between ambition and usability.
05:30
Gesture controls are intuitive and should be explored across all wearables.
10:53
The 69-gram weight of the Meta Ray-Ban Display causes physical discomfort during long wear
32:12
Many think the glasses are cool but distrust Meta's involvement.
45:35
A simple 'My Home ETA' shortcut combines location, directions, and messaging in one tap.
1:08:30
A shortcut automatically sets media volume to zero when opening Instagram or TikTok to prevent loud audio surprises
1:13:25
Apple should let Siri or ChatGPT create Shortcuts automatically

Chapters

How do natural gestures change the way we interact with smart glasses?
00:00
What makes smart glasses comfortable — and when do they fail?
10:53
Is the future of smart glasses bright, or are we not ready for them?
21:35
Why is Apple Shortcuts more powerful than most people think?
37:30
What can custom shortcuts actually do for your daily routine?
56:58
How could AI make shortcuts usable for everyone?
1:13:25
Which wireless earbuds give you the most value without breaking the bank?
1:18:11

Transcript

David Pierce: Welcome to the VergeCast, the flagship podcast of slightly too complicated programming languages. I'm your friend David Pierce, and for reasons you're going to hear about really soon, I am sitting here. Deep in Apple shortcuts on my computer....