Meta Just Beat Apple at Its Own Game & McDonald’s Is Upgrading Restaurants
Summary
Meta stole the hardware spotlight with camera-free Ray-Ban glasses and a new AI pendant, while Qantas announced a record 18-hour nonstop flight between New York and Sydney. The episode also covers a potential US diesel export ban, McDonald's $8.5 billion modernization plan, and the surprising trend of adults outpacing children in toy sales.
Topics discussed
Intro: Busiest Uber Eats restaurant and Meta glasses
Qantas nonstop flight from Sydney to New York
Sponsor: Roku Ads Manager $5,000 match
Meta Connect: Muse AI, Ray-Ban glasses, and VR
Public backlash vs. Silicon Valley hype for Meta
Trump administration considers diesel export ban
McDonald's $8.5B 'Next' plan and AI drive-thrus
Sponsors: Vanguard, Hotels.com, and QuickBooks
Neil's Numbers: Aga's, the world's busiest delivery spot
Neil's Numbers: $60 sourdough rye in NYC
Neil's Numbers: Adult toy sales outpace kids
Headlines: Press credentials restored for CNN, MSN, Politico
Headlines: Disney streaming price hikes and churn
Credits and Amazon Ads Rising Stars sponsor
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