😎 “Hot Smartglasses” — Gucci’s Google deal. A16z’s CNN dupe. $40 Half-Chicken economy. +In-Car Toilet

This episode of 'The Best One Yet' delivers a high-energy mix of three major business stories. First, Gucci, after 11 consecutive quarters of declining sales, partners with Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2027—a strategic move to reclaim luxury relevance by leveraging Google’s tech and Gucci’s style. The duo explores how Google is avoiding the fate of Google Glass by partnering with fashion brands like Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and now Gucci, aiming to become the 'Android of eyeballs.' Second, Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z) launches MTS—a 24/7 live-stream news show on X (formerly Twitter)—a direct nod to the viral success of OpenAI’s TBPN podcast. The show’s business model hinges not on full live viewership, but on short, viral clips that drive social media engagement and ad revenue. Finally, a New York City restaurant charging $40 for a half chicken sparks outrage, but the hosts dismantle the comparison with Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken by highlighting the vastly different economics: rent, labor, atmosphere, health benefits, and overhead. They argue that restaurants aren’t greedy—they’re barely profitable—and the real culprits behind high prices are housing policy, inflation, red tape, and landlord greed. The episode closes with fun facts, birthday shout-outs, and a surprising tip: Tuesday, April 21st is the least crowded day to visit Disneyland.