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Meta Glasses hands-on: Ray-Ban is out, Kylie Jenner is in
Meta has launched new smart glasses, including models named Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury, and Meta Glasses by Kylie Jenner. The article highlights the involvement of Kylie Jenner in the product line.
The Oversight Board says Meta needs to do more to protect regular people from sexualized deepfakes
Meta's Oversight Board has recommended improvements to the reporting process for sexualized AI deepfakes, aiming to make it easier and more effective for individuals to flag such content.
Evening Safety Dance
Meta has reportedly paused an employee tracking program after it inadvertently exposed sensitive company data to the entire organization. The program's failure to secure data led to its temporary suspension.
Meta is 'pausing' employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive data
Meta has paused an employee tracking program after sensitive data was exposed to the entire company. This move comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the company's AI training endeavors.
Ray-Ban Meta Optics review: A better fit comes with a higher price
The Ray-Ban Meta Optics lineup offers an improved fit and additional features compared to previous models, but this comes at a higher price point. The review suggests the enhanced comfort and functionality justify the increased cost for some users.
Pimax Dream Air review - incredible VR headset visuals and feather light, but the price is a fright
The Pimax Dream Air VR headset offers exceptional image quality with its high-resolution OLED displays, delivering sharp visuals and deep blacks. Despite its lightweight design and decent comfort, the headset's extremely high price and potentially restrictive optical characteristics make it a niche product for enthusiasts seeking the absolute best.
After losing over 30 pounds exercising in VR for six months, I can say it's worth the effort (and sweaty…
After six months of consistent use, the author finds that exercising in VR with a Meta Quest 3 has been a worthwhile endeavor, leading to significant weight loss and improved fitness. Despite initial skepticism and the cost of subscriptions, the immersive nature of VR workouts encourages pushing physical limits beyond traditional exercise methods, making fitness more engaging and convenient.
Don't wait for Prime Day - my favorite Meta Quest 3 charging dock has already dropped to its lowest-ever price, and…
The PrismXR Carina D1 Charging Dock for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S VR headsets is currently available at its lowest-ever price of $49.98, significantly reduced from its usual $69.99. This accessory features magnetic rechargeable batteries for controllers, a low-profile design, and compatibility with various Elite headstraps.
Meta's Threads app now has half a billion monthly users
Meta's social media app Threads has reached half a billion monthly users. The platform, which serves as a competitor to X, continues to experience significant growth nearly three years after its launch.
Morning Mobilization
Meta has reportedly tapped a Pentagon supplier to prototype face recognition technology for its smart glasses. Separately, Apple's strategy for its upcoming iOS 17 may involve continued support for older iPhone models.
The UK's dramatic under-16 social media ban will also apply to "gaming services", but at least they're not coming for multiplayer
The UK government has announced a ban on social media platforms for individuals under 16, which will also extend to certain gaming services, set to take effect in spring 2027. While multiplayer gaming will not be affected, the government is considering age-gating access to gaming sites. The ban aims to protect children from harmful online content and manipulative algorithms, drawing parallels to similar regulations in Australia.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer targets online gaming in under-16 social media ban
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media and restrict online gaming features for individuals under 16. The proposed legislation aims to prevent children from communicating with strangers through in-game chat or livestreams, with specific measures to be implemented by game developers and regulated by Ofcom. The government intends to pass these regulations before the end of 2026, with enforcement expected in early 2027.
Reports suggest Meta was working on another facial recognition feature that was quietly pushed out to millions of users…
Meta quietly embedded facial recognition technology, internally codenamed 'NameTag,' into its smart glasses app, which was then pushed to millions of users. Although the code has since been removed, the incident raises concerns about data privacy and how big tech companies handle user information, drawing parallels to Meta's past issues with facial recognition on Facebook.
With Steam Frame arriving this summer, Meta is running out of time to entice gamers - will Prime Day do anything to…
With the upcoming launch of Valve's SteamVR headset, Meta faces pressure to entice gamers to adopt its Quest 3 hardware, especially with Prime Day approaching. Despite recent price increases and internal challenges, Meta may offer discounts on Quest 3 accessories or even the headset itself to remain competitive against Valve's new offering.
Morning Legal Briefs
The Entertainment Software Association is urging lawmakers to consider video game replicas when drafting new legislation. Separately, the European Union has instructed Meta to reinstate access for rival chatbots to its WhatsApp platform.
EU orders Meta to stop blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
The European Commission has ordered Meta to allow third-party AI chatbots to operate on its WhatsApp platform. This decision aims to prevent Meta from blocking rival AI services and promote competition within the messaging application.
Naughty Dog founder speaks on losing Crash Bandicoot and "abysmal" Universal Interactive partnership
Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin described the studio's past relationship with Universal Interactive as "abysmal," detailing harsh working conditions and a lack of respect that ultimately led to the studio parting ways with the Crash Bandicoot IP. Rubin expressed regret that Crash Bandicoot is not more prominently featured at Universal Studios today, suggesting a better partnership could have led to theme park attractions.
Google reportedly orders at least three million chips from Intel to arrive in 2028, as TSMC struggles to keep up with…
Google has reportedly ordered at least three million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) from Intel, with deliveries expected in 2028. This move comes as semiconductor leader TSMC struggles to meet demand due to the AI boom. Intel is also reportedly being tested by Nvidia for its next GPU architecture, potentially strengthening Intel's position in the gaming market.
Meta quietly removes face-recognition code from its smart glasses app
Meta has quietly removed facial recognition code from its smart glasses application. This move comes after the company faced scrutiny over privacy concerns related to the technology.
Virtual Reality Check
Apple is laying the groundwork for its smart glasses with visionOS 2, featuring a pinnable AI visualization for Siri that reacts to gaze. Meanwhile, Meta has deleted its face-recognition system.