Robert Downey Jr. has a new tech job, and it’s very Tony Stark
Robert Downey Jr. joins Snap's Specs as honorary chief customer experience officer, collaborating on content, AR experiences, and hardware.
Robert Downey Jr. has transitioned from playing a tech billionaire to becoming an honorary chief customer experience officer for Specs, Snap's augmented reality (AR) glasses business. The partnership, announced on October 20, will include original content, custom AR experiences, hardware collaborations, and in-person experiences.
Downey, well aware of the casting, pointed out that the glasses embody the potential of AR technology, reminiscent of his portrayal of Tony Stark. The collaboration aims to explore AR's applications across various fields, including entertainment, education, medicine, engineering, and manufacturing. Downey's first project is an original content series that debuted during the World Series, showcasing the glasses in action.
He expressed amazement at the product, stating that he was "absolutely sold" within 40 seconds of testing it.
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