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They have Steve Mann (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Mann) -- the original "Google-kinda-glasses" guy -- as a "Chief Scientist"...

So will we finally get the eyetap?

To be fair, Steve Mann on board is a pretty big deal

I've met Steve and worked on a project he was involved with. I'm curious why you think it is a pretty big deal that he is involved?

From my understanding, he's a long-term supporter and researcher in the field, no? Seems he's been using AR daily for a long time now.

He definitely is. However, I wouldn't consider it a plus or a minus. It is in my view neutral. His research doesn't involve the specific problems that Meta would need to solve nor is he a product design expert.

I'm not knocking the guy. I just don't see his involvement as adding much to the project beyond the name recognition.

This is the Meta2 - they've already shipped a v1 of the hardware.

How many employees do they have total?