Champaign Voices

Streaming Service Adds 'Skip Intro' to Real Life via AR Glasses Prototype

Published: July 29, 2026

A tech demo suggested wearable software that could skip small talk, ads, and possibly your uncle's stories, raising ethical questions and hope. What do you think?

“If you skip my hello, we're fighting.”
Buddy Neer, Small Talk Professional
“Ship it yesterday.”
Linda Ropp, Church Greeting Time Escape Artist
“I need the opposite feature: force people to listen.”
Greg Huffman, Man Who Explains Movies During Movies