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Lead DevelopmentFACT · 4/5•24 Sept '26•Via Retail-News

Meta Expands AI Glasses with Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Muse Agents

Meta has significantly expanded its smart glasses ecosystem at Connect 2026, introducing new audio and camera models, expanding display glasses to new markets, and previewing Meta VR Glasses for 2027. The portfolio spans from an entry-level model to a high-end VR headset. Notable new products include the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a lightweight audio-focused model with long battery life, and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses with improved cameras and microphones. Meta also unveiled its personal AI agent, Muse, designed to assist across devices and serve as a central assistant. The company plans to offer over 100 variants by the end of the year across Ray-Ban, Oakley, and its own Meta Glasses line. International expansion includes markets like Germany, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, UAE, and Brazil.

•Meta VR Glasses announced for spring 2027 at $1,299.99, weighing around 100 grams.
•Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses priced at $349, weighing 43g, with 12-hour battery life (48h with case), shipping October 13.
•Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 introduced at $449 with 3K Ultra HD video, 12MP camera, and six-microphone array.

Entities:Meta Ray-Ban MLB.com NBCUniversal Disney+Qualcomm Peacock HBO Max YouTube Prime Video Paramount+TNT Sports ESPN

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FACT · 5/524 Sept '26· Via AdButler

How Broadcasters Are Packaging Video and Audio Into One Buy

Explore how broadcasters combine video and audio in one advertising buy, and what it takes to manage delivery, pacing, and reporting across both.

AdButler

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FACT · 4/516 Sept '26· Via OnlineMarketing.de

Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live and Extended Thinking Audio Models

Google has introduced two new AI audio models, Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, designed for near-zero-latency, real-time conversations and complex multi-step tasks. The models support parallel processing of speech, visual inputs, and function calls, ensuring uninterrupted interactions. They are available via the Gemini Live API and Google AI Studio, with pricing at $0.005 per minute for audio input and $0.018 for output. Gemini 3.8 Live is integrated into Search Live for camera-based interaction, while Extended Thinking is incorporated into Gemini Live and Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Keep) for Google AI subscribers. All generated audio is watermarked with SynthID for transparency. Independent tests show strong performance, with Extended Thinking scoring 82.6 on the Speech-to-Speech Index. Additionally, Google highlighted Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a streaming speech-to-text model with a 4.0% word error rate.

•Google launched two new AI audio models: Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking for real-time voice interactions.
•Gemini 3.8 Live supports real-time camera and speech processing, auto-switching between 97 languages, and handles parallel API calls and tool use.
•Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking is integrated into Gemini Live and Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Keep) for Google AI subscribers, scoring 82.6 on the Speech-to-Speech Quality Index.

Google

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FACT · 5/516 Sept '26· Via Telefónica

Liderazgo audiovisual en la era del streaming: cómo innovar, conectar con audiencias de nicho y liderar equipos en un sector en constante transformación

New blog post published on 16/09/2026 about audiovisual leadership in the streaming era, covering innovation, connecting with niche audiences, and leading teams in a constantly transforming sector.

Telefónica

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FACT · 5/516 Sept '26· Via Genius Monkey

Programmatic Audio Advertising - The Complete Guide for 2026

Genius Monkey's latest blog post is a comprehensive guide to programmatic audio advertising, authored by CEO Jeremy Hudgens. The post covers strategies and insights for leveraging audio ads in programmatic campaigns.

Genius Monkey

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FACT · 5/511 Sept '26· Via SSRS

Key Findings from the AI vs. Human Audiobook Narration Webinar

New blog post from Spoken and Edison Research at SSRS discussing key findings from a webinar on AI vs. human audiobook narration.

SSRS

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FACT · 4.5/51 Sept '26· Via Sonos

Sonos Introduces Sonos 27, the Next Generation of Its Audio Operating System

Sonos expands its open platform with AI control, introduces new ways to move sound around the home, and welcomes Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra to the system portfolio

Sonos

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FACT · 5/528 Aug '26· Via Audion

How agentic advertising platforms will harness performance audio

AI planning agents are getting smarter, but specialization still wins. Discover how performance audio platforms like Audion give agentic AI the edge it needs to plan smarter campaigns. From audience signals to inventory quality, the difference between a good plan and a great one comes down to the intelligence behind it.

Audion

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FACT · 4/513 Aug '26· Via SRG SSR

Die Schweiz erhält auf Memobase.ch Zugang zu ihrem audiovisuellen Gedächtnis

Die SRG macht ihre Archivinhalte in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Memoriav, Kompetenzstelle des audiovisuellen Kulturerbes der Schweiz, online zugänglich.

SRG SSR

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FACT · 4/511 Aug '26· Via DEV Community

Build Meeting-Audio RAG on Microsoft Foundry

This technical walkthrough shows how to build an end-to-end retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline for recorded meetings using Microsoft Foundry. It combines Fast Transcription (synchronous diarized speech-to-text), chunking speaker turns with contextual summaries, indexing those JSONL transcripts into Foundry IQ (an Azure AI Search–based knowledge layer), and exposing a Foundry agent that answers questions with grounded citations and timecodes. The article covers project setup, authentication (Entra ID / managed identities), API endpoints and versions (fast transcription API v2025-10-15; agentic retrieval v2026-04-01 / v2026-05-01-preview), evaluation strategies (WER and judge models), production considerations (permissions, reindexing, tracing), and migration guidance from legacy Azure OpenAI “Add your data” flows (deprecated, retires October 14, 2026).

•Microsoft renamed Azure AI Foundry to Microsoft Foundry (announced at Ignite 2025) and the rename was formalized in the January 2026 Product Terms.
•Fast transcription endpoint (/speechtotext/transcriptions:transcribe) is synchronous, supports diarization up to 35 speakers, and the GA API version cited is 2025-10-15.
•Foundry IQ is the knowledge/retrieval layer built on Azure AI Search; agentic retrieval features are generally available in the 2026-04-01 REST API with fuller preview features in 2026-05-01-preview.

Microsoft OpenAI Amazon Google

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FACT · 4/528 Jul '26· Via techcrunch

WhatsApp Web Adds Audio and Video Calling

WhatsApp Web now supports native audio and video calls directly in the browser for one-to-one and group conversations, removing the need for a smartphone or separate desktop app. The update brings app-like features — a Calls tab with history and favorites, screen sharing, emoji reactions — and keeps calls end-to-end encrypted. Users can transfer active calls between devices without hanging up, and hosts can enable waiting rooms that require approval before participants join group-call links. Call-quality upgrades include QuickHD for faster high-definition video startup and background noise suppression. Meta is rolling the features out globally in stages; the rollout was reported by t3n on 2026-07-29 and complements username-based contact options.

•Native audio and video calls in the browser for one-to-one and group calls — no smartphone or separate desktop app required.
•App-like features: Calls tab (history & favorites), screen sharing, emoji reactions; calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
•Transfer active calls across devices without ending them; waiting rooms can require approval for group-call links.

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