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Midday Mobilization
Meta is reportedly facing significant issues with the rollout of its smart glasses. The article suggests that Meta's successful product launches primarily stem from acquiring existing companies rather than developing new ones internally.
All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
Meta AI is now accessible within Threads direct messages, expanding its availability from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This integration allows users to interact with Meta's AI directly within the Threads messaging interface.
Micron's low power DRAM 'consumes approximately one-third the power of DDR5' in AI data center workloads,…
Micron and Meta have collaborated on an experimental data center rollout of low power DRAM (LPDDR5X) using Micron's SOCAMM2 form factor. Testing indicated this experimental DRAM consumes approximately one-third the power of DDR5 in AI workloads, accounting for under 7% of total system power and offering better bandwidth-per-watt performance.
Jensen Huang's first-ever post on X is in defense of open access to AI models, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta, posted on X advocating against premature restrictions on open AI models. He argues that open models are crucial for AI's growth, innovation, and global accessibility, while acknowledging their inherent risks. The companies signed an appeal to avoid stifling competition and driving innovation overseas.
More bad news for Valve and its still unreleased Steam Frame as Qualcomm is set to raise the price of its chips, like…
Qualcomm is reportedly increasing its chip prices by a double-digit percentage starting September 1, which could negatively impact devices like Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset and Meta's VR headsets. This price hike comes amid ongoing memory shortages and affects manufacturers like TSMC. Valve has a stockpile of Steam Frames, potentially mitigating the immediate impact on consumers.
Meta walks back limits for its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature, for now
Meta has walked back recent limitations imposed on its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature. A company spokesperson indicated that Meta is still evaluating the best approach for this feature moving forward.
Evening Mobilization
Meta is reportedly cracking down on the misuse of its Meta Glasses, with concerns raised about potential future implementations of facial recognition technology. The article touches upon privacy implications associated with wearable technology.
Evening Metaverse
Roku has increased the prices of its streaming sticks by up to 60 percent. Meanwhile, Facebook is shifting its classic feed to a TikTok-style format, a move that is unlikely to significantly impact TikTok's user base.
Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers
Meta has withdrawn from a renewable energy initiative, opting instead to rely more on natural gas for its data centers. The company has committed to 10 natural gas plants since last year.
Facebook is cloning TikTok, Craigslist and Reddit to keep users from walking out [2026]
Meta is reportedly cloning features from TikTok, Craigslist, and Reddit to combat a significant user loss, with Facebook alone seeing 20 million users depart in early 2026. The company plans to introduce a full-screen video feed similar to TikTok and has launched "Seller" and "Forum" apps mimicking Craigslist and Reddit functionalities, respectively. This strategy follows Meta's previous attempt to counter TikTok with Instagram Reels.
Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace
Meta has launched a new platform called Seller through Facebook Marketplace, aiming to professionalize the existing e-commerce service. This initiative seeks to enhance the user experience for both buyers and sellers on the platform.
Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans
Meta is introducing a new Facebook Verified badge to combat scammers using generative AI. This feature will require users to submit selfies to confirm their identity as real individuals.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA announced new games coming to GeForce NOW, including an expansion for Path of Exile. Separately, Xbox and Meta are expanding ways to enjoy Xbox Game Pass, highlighting the growing trend of subscription services and cloud-based gaming.
Meta's pro-AI ad campaign is conspicuously light on AI
Meta's recent advertising campaign focusing on artificial intelligence is notably light on specific details about AI. The company aims to counter public fear surrounding AI but does not elaborate on the reasons for this stance.
Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses
Meta is implementing a ban on users who engage in harassing or recording behavior with its smart glasses. This policy change aims to address privacy concerns associated with the device.
Evening Legal Briefs
A European Union court has ruled that Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are lawful technical tools in a broader copyright judgment related to The Diary of Anne Frank. Separately, a teenager has dropped a lawsuit against Meta concerning social media addiction.
I regret to report that the AIs are weebs, too
A study by researchers from the University of the Basque Country and Cardiff University found that large language models like Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek exhibit a disproportionate bias towards Japanese culture when responding to open-ended cultural prompts. This bias is amplified through instruction tuning, leading to a homogenization of cultural perspectives in AI outputs, with the United States and Japan being the most frequently referenced regions.
AMD pours up to $5B into Anthropic — but the payoff waits until 2027
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in AI company Anthropic, with a significant portion of this funding being used by Anthropic to purchase AMD's Instinct MI450 GPUs and Helios rack-scale systems. This strategic partnership also includes a multi-year engineering collaboration where AMD will utilize Anthropic's Claude AI model. The initial deployment of hardware is expected in the first half of 2027.
Moss The Forgotten Relic is a great example of transferring games from VR, but making it "was no simple task"
Polyarc successfully transitioned the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book Two to flat-screen platforms like PC with Moss: The Forgotten Relic. Technical Art Director Tyler Walters detailed the challenges of adapting input systems, camera perspectives, and interaction design for a non-VR experience. While the lack of VR's immersive scale is noted, the porting process is highlighted as a significant achievement in game development.
Xbox brings starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+
Xbox is now offering the starter edition of its Game Pass subscription service to Meta Horizon+ subscribers in supported regions. This partnership allows Meta Horizon+ users access to over 50 Game Pass titles and 10 hours of cloud gaming. The Meta Quest Touch controllers will also gain Xbox gamepad emulation capabilities in the coming weeks.
