Meta Platforms(US:META) 程序员的那些事·2025-09-26 02:05Core Insights - Meta's recent product launch event, Meta Connect 2025, faced significant technical failures during live demonstrations, which detracted from the intended showcase of their new smart glasses and neural wristband technology [1][4][10] - The CTO of Meta, Andrew Bosworth, later clarified that the failures were due to design flaws rather than Wi-Fi issues, indicating a resource management problem that led to overwhelming server requests during the event [2][7][8] Product Launch Details - Meta introduced three new products: the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta, Ray-Ban Display with HUD capabilities, and Oakley Meta Vanguard designed for sports and outdoor use [5][4] - The neural wristband is part of Meta's brain-computer interface strategy, allowing users to perform actions like "air typing" through muscle signals [4] Technical Failures - The first failure occurred during a cooking demonstration where the AI failed to respond correctly to voice commands, leading to an awkward interruption [6][10] - The second failure involved a video call feature that did not activate due to a race condition bug, which occurred when the device's HUD entered sleep mode at the wrong moment [9][10] Reactions and Implications - Despite the failures, there was still considerable discussion about the potential of the new products, particularly the HUD display and neural wristband, suggesting a future for smart glasses in mainstream use [11] - Bosworth expressed disappointment over missing a "legendary opportunity" but maintained confidence in the product's capabilities, emphasizing that the failures were related to the demonstration rather than the technology itself [11][10]