# AI Hiring, Wearable Tech, and Data Visualization Trends

**Podcast:** TechCrunch Daily Crunch
**Published:** 2026-06-24

## Transcript

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Now, the hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity.
Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like a black box.
And generative AI has only made things messier, with employers increasingly relying on AI-powered screening systems to sift through an overwhelming number of submissions.
Well, Stockholm-based startup FikaJobs thinks there's a better way.
You see, the company is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles, creating something that feels like a cross between LinkedIn and and TikTok.
Instead of relying solely on resumes, candidates complete AI-powered interviews designed to showcase their personality and communication skills.
Fika Jobs announced a $4 million pre-seed round yesterday which will be used to continue developing the platform, grow the team, and prepare for a wider launch later this year.
Over in the sports world, whether you're a baseball fan or not, there's a lot to love about Ribby, a vibe-coded website that turns real-time Major League Baseball data into 8-bit broadcasts with arcade-style animated pixel art.
Visiting Ribby, an onomatopoeia of the baseball stat RBI, runs batted in, transports you to a pixel art living room that shows which MLB games are being played, and you can select one to watch with Ribby.
You can choose to zoom in on the screen and cut out the living room graphics if you want something more practical.
On mainstream play-by-play apps like ESPN's GameCast and MLB's own GameDay, the interface is pretty basic, clearly displaying information without frills.
Ribi prioritizes aesthetics instead, with unique pixel art representations of every stadium and player.
But it's still simple enough to see the score of the game, as well as who's pitching, hitting, or on base.
Because the data for all of these visualizations comes from the MLB's API, you can find most of the info you'd be used to seeing on other apps, but it makes for a more descriptive play-by-play.
And finally, Meta launched a new line of smart glasses yesterday, dubbed creatively, in my opinion, Meta Glasses, starting at $299.
Now, these glasses are being made in partnership with Essilor Luxottica.
But unlike the tech giant's other smart glasses, they don't carry Ray-Ban or Oakley branding.
The Meta Glasses are available in several countries right now in a variety of color and lens combinations.
Meta has been continuing its push into wearables as competition in the space heats up.
It's worth noting that Meta and Essilor Luxottica are the largest players in the space, with an estimated market share of more than 80%, according to data firm CounterPoint Research.
The Metaglasses don't have a screen, but they come with a camera and personal speakers.
There's a dedicated button that, by default, triggers the Meta AI assistant, or you can customize the button to launch a specific feature.
Now, Meta claims these new glasses have over 8 hours of battery life, and the on-the-go charging case provides up to 40 hours of additional usage.
The first pair of the new glasses, called the Meta Adventure, features a rectangular shape and is available in standard and large sizes.
The Meta Fury frame is boxier, resembling popular styles of men's glasses.
The most notable are meta glasses by Kylie, which feature a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with American model Kylie Jenner.
And folks, that's your Daily Crunch.
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