Tag: #meta

  • The Black Swan Effect

    The Black Swan effect refers to rare, unexpected events that have huge impacts, and only seem obvious in hindsight. It’s like the butterfly effect; small or unpredictable triggers lead to dramatic, far-reaching consequences.

    In short, it explains how humans underestimate the likelihood of extreme situations, but rely heavily on past data.

    Important attributes include unpredictability; nothing in the past clearly points defined the future.

    It concludes to really big consequences; PESTLE (as learned in my MSc: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) or cultural. It’s only afterwards when it becomes obvious and should have been expected.

    Black Swanevents can instantly transform entire industries, markets, technologies, and even society itself.

  • Meta diaries #2

    Continuous usage suggests that by now, I should have grown fully accustomed to using them…. that their presence and features would feel natural, even ordinary. That hasn’t happened. Each time I put them on, there’s still a sense of fascination, as if they’re something new, and whenever I show them to someone else, their reaction is always the same: pure amazement. It proves that the product still holds that novelty shock – not just for first-time viewers, but even for me as a regular user.

    However, after about a month of regular use, I find myself directing plenty of frustration… and a fair bit of swearing at those bloody glasses.

    There’s a noticeable time lag when connecting the glasses to your phone, and surprisingly, no simple way to check the remaining charge; something so basic, yet completely overlooked.

    A major issue, as mentioned earlier, is the absence of a physical store. There’s no in-person expert to offer guidance, initial setup support, or repair services. A dedicated complaints section could also open opportunities for new roles—UX specialists, engineers, and sales representatives. Using Apple as an example, think of their in-store “Geniuses.”

    This absence means the experience is largely self-directed, relying on app-based instructions that are often difficult to follow.

    All in all, NO, let alone poor, customer service.

    Done correctly, this could establish a customer feedback loop that gathers valuable insights on the product’s strengths and weaknesses. The resulting data could then guide the development of improved future products, building upon this benchmark model.

  • Meta diaries #1.5

    This post is dedicated to exploring the limitations and drawbacks of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

    While the technology is undeniably groundbreaking; beautifully designed, powerful, and far ahead of many competitors; no innovation is without compromise. As impressive as they are, Meta glasses also raise practical concerns that deserve attention, especially in relation to accessibility, usability, privacy and long-term impact on the job market.

    A major drawback is the lack of physical support or in-person guidance. There are no trained experts you can visit to walk you through setup or troubleshoot issues face-to-face, which makes the learning curve steeper than it needs to be.

    Good for this blog (i can share my own experience step by step) but I’m no technician or Meta engineer. I’m simply a customer navigating the product in real time, passing on both what works and what goes wrong. If and when I do find solutions, I’ll document them here too, so others don’t have to go through the same trial-and-error.

  • Meta diaries #1

    After swimming, my wet hair started controlling the touchpad. In “Settings” → “Customisation,” the “Wear Detection” feature makes it extra sensitive. To avoid this, turn it off until your hair’s dry.

    Update: the most frequently used actions are updated to be even quicker and discreet. voice messages, placing calls and share captures. or text messages are already fairly easy. As a layman, I’m still not even trying the gestures yet thought.

    However , the Meta Community Forum now has a section for AI glasses, containing announcements like note release, spaces for product discussion and troubleshooting with other AI glasses wearers. To get started, visit the Meta Community Forums website and selecting “AI Glasses”. 

    All in all, it’s a fun and distinctive strategy, but somewhat ahead of its time. While using popular, cutting-edge technology is appealing to customers who understand it in depth, for someone like this author, it feels more like a novelty—something that stands out now but holds potential for future development.