MARK ZUCKERBERG ANNOUNCES NEW META X OAKLEY AI GLASSES COLLAB DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES

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After a successful run with their Meta Rayban glasses, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the next iteration of AI glasses.

On Friday, Meta and EssilorLuxottica announced the launch of a new line of Oakley smart glasses that include Meta AI.

“New @oakleymeta glasses otw! Excited to collab with another iconic brand like Oakley” wrote Zuckerberg on Instagram. “The future of performance AI glasses 🔥”

Meta says the Oakley’s PRIZM Lens technology will help athletes see better “across changing light and weather conditions.”

The new smartglasses have a better battery life and a higher resolution camera than the Meta Raybans. The glasses will come equipped with the latest Meta AI technology.

The HSTN smart glasses have a starting price of $399 be available to preorder on July 11.

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SPORTS LUMINARIES SET TO ATTEND TRUMP INAUGURATION

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A number of sports stars from past and present are set to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Monday, including some stars from the world of combat sports -- where Trump has garnered a number of supporters. In addition to UFC President Dana White, other expected attendees include former boxing stars Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, current boxing stars Jake and Logan Paul and UFC fighter Conor McGregor. Elsewhere in the world of sports, Oilers LW Evander Kane, MLB free agent Noah Syndergaard and former NFLers Brian Urlacher, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown are also expected to be seen in the crowd. A number of these athletes are "expected at a black-tie reception" that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will co-host with several prominent sports team owners Monday night before the inaugural balls (AXIOS, 1/19).

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is also "planning to attend" the inauguration. Infantino says Trump has been "very supportive of FIFA," and the governing body's next two major tournaments -- the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 men's World Cup -- are set to be staged in the U.S. (USA TODAY, 1/18). Other UFC fighters expected to attend include Jorge Masvidal and heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who celebrated with Trump after retaining the championship in a November bout (NBCNEWS.com, 1/17).

Meanwhile, Trump during a campaign-style rally at D.C.'s Capital One Arena on Sunday said once he is president, he will take action to "keep men out of women's sports" 

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UFC CEO DANA WHITE JOINS MARK ZUCKERBERG'S META BOARD OF DIRECTORS

UFC CEO Dana White is now in business with Mark Zuckerberg.

Meta, formerly known as Facebook Inc., announced Monday the UFC CEO has joined the company’s board of directors along with John Elkann, CEO of Exor; and Charlie Songhurst, former General Manager and Head of Global Corporate Strategy at Microsoft.

“Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables and the future of human connection,” Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta, said in a news release.

White, who’s mainly known for his work with the UFC, which spans over two decades, showed eagerness for the new venture.

“I’ve never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta’s board,” White said. “I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future. I am very excited to join this incredible team and to learn more about this business from the inside. There is nothing I love more than building brands, and I look forward to helping take Meta to the next level.”

The announcement may not come entirely out of left field. Zuckerberg is a public fan and supporter of the UFC, and in recent years has been attending events, and seen hanging out with fighters and White himself. He even was one of the cornermen for Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. In addition, the UFC also used to stream its preliminary card fights on Facebook Live.

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MICHAEL JORDAN AND WIFE YVETTE PRIETO HOLD HANDS AS THE BOARD A BOAT DURING SAINT-TROPEZ VACATION

Jordan and Prieto married in 2013 and share twin daughters, Victoria and Ysabel

 

Michael Jordan seen out in the French sunshine with his wife Yvette Prieto on their holidays in Saint Tropez. PHOTO: BACKGRID

 

NBA legend Michael Jordan is enjoying a European vacation with his wife Yvette Prieto this summer.

The 61-year-old retired athlete and Prieto, 45, were spotted holding hands during a lunch outing to the Casa Amor restaurant in Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, July 9.

The couple looked relaxed as they soaked in the hot temperatures on their French vacation. In addition to lunch, the couple enjoyed a boat ride during their beach day."

The retired Chicago Bulls star sported a black Jordan brand hat, a white t-shirt and black shorts as he smoked a cigar and walked hand-in-hand with his wife on the beach.

Prieto looked stylish in a white crochet shorts set with a hot pink bikini top and aviator sunglasses during the couple's lunch date in France.

Jordan and Prieto have been married since 2013, but the couple rarely make public appearances together. They were last seen on a red carpet in June 2023 when they attended a party at Electric Jane in Nashville to celebrate the start of NASCAR race weekend.

Prieto, a model, met the six-time NBA champion at a Miami nightclub in 2008. They share twin daughters, Victoria and Ysabel, 10.

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Jordan has three older children through his first marriage to Juanita Vanoy: Jeffrey, 35, Marcus, 33, and Jasmine, 31, who are all involved in the business side of basketball and their dad's Air Jordan line.

Marcus Jordan, Michael jordan, Jasmine Jordan and Jeffrey Jordan. PHOTO: JEFFREY JORDAN/INSTAGRAM

 

Marcus has made headlines recently for his relationship with Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen, 50, who was married to Michael's former teammate and ex-friend Scottie Pippen.

 In October, Jordan reached a new financial milestone when his net worth climbed to $3 billion after selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets a few months prior.

According to Forbes, Jordan's updated net worth puts him among the 400 wealthiest people in America. He is the first athlete to make the list, joining the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.

Jordan's NBA earnings totaled approximately $94 million, and an estimated $2.4 billion coming from brands like McDonalds, Nike, Hanes and Gatorade, per Forbes.

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MARK ZUCKERBERGTRAINS WITH UFC STARS ....CHECK OUT MY RIPPED"

Mark Zuckerberg is clearly taking his potential fight with Elon Musk seriously ... he revealed Tuesday he's already getting in training sessions with some of the UFC's biggest stars -- and he's looking damn good while doing it!!

TMZ Sports has learned ... both Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanvski flew to Zuck's crib in Northern California following Saturday night's UFC 290 showcase in Vegas -- and almost immediately, they got to work with the Meta honcho on the mats to prep him for a possible tilt with Musk.

LOGAN PAUL WANTS TO FIGHT PADDY PIMBLETT ON ELON MUSK VS. MARK ZUCKERBERG UNDERCARD

YouTube boxer Paul has called out Pimblett on a number of occasions for a bout in the UFC, but has now named a event on which the pair could meet.

Logan Paul has called out Paddy Pimblett for a cage fight on the undercard of the planned super-fight between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

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MARK ZUCKERBERG: "DOWN TO FIGHT ELON MUSK ... 'SEND LOCATION '

A billionaire brawl between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk?!?

The wild cage match might actually happen ... 'cause the Meta CEO just clapped back at the Twitter honcho's callout by saying he's totally down to fight!!

Musk recently pitched the fight idea in response to a report claiming Zuck's company is planning to rival Twitter with a new platform of its own ... to which he replied, "I'm up for a cage match if he is lol."