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Meta unveiled a new Ray‑Ban branded smart glasses system featuring a built‑in display on the right lens and a wrist‑worn Neural Band that interprets subtle hand gestures. Announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Meta Connect, the product—called Meta Ray‑Ban Display—will be available for purchase within weeks and is positioned as a consumer‑ready step in Meta’s push to bring AI‑powered wearable technology to the market, complementing its existing VR lineup and aiming to broaden user interaction beyond smartphones.Weiterlesen

Keplar, a two‑year‑old voice AI startup, announced a $3.4 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from SV Angel, Common Metal and South Park Commons. The company’s platform uses conversational AI to conduct customer interviews, delivering insights faster and at lower cost than traditional market‑research firms. Keplar’s technology can automatically generate interview guides, reach out to participants via a voice assistant, and compile results into reports similar to those produced by human-checked research. Early customers include Clorox and Intercom, and the startup joins other AI‑driven research players such as Outset and Listen Labs.Weiterlesen

Former Periscope founders Kayvon Beykpour, Joe Bernstein, and Rob Bishop have introduced Macroscope, an AI-driven platform that helps developers and product leaders understand code changes, spot bugs, and get real‑time product insights. The tool integrates with GitHub, Slack, JIRA and Linear, leveraging large language models to generate summaries and answer natural‑language queries. Priced at $30 per active developer per month, Macroscope is already being used by a range of startups and larger firms. Backed by a Series A round led by Lightspeed, the San Francisco startup aims to reduce engineering overhead and improve productivity.Weiterlesen

Irregular, an AI security company formerly known as Pattern Labs, announced an $80 million funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport. The capital values the firm at $450 million and will support its work securing frontier AI models, including building simulated environments to test emerging risks. Co‑founders Dan Lahav and Omer Nevo emphasized the growing need for robust defenses as large language models become more capable, citing the company's SOLVE framework and its role in evaluating models like Claude 3.7 Sonnet and OpenAI's upcoming releases.Weiterlesen

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound.Weiterlesen

China’s Cyberspace Administration has prohibited domestic technology companies, including ByteDance and Alibaba, from buying Nvidia AI chips such as the RTX Pro 6000D server. The move follows earlier encouragement for firms to use locally‑made alternatives. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment but affirmed the company will respect the market’s wishes. The ban adds to a broader backdrop of U.S. licensing requirements that have limited Nvidia’s sales in China, with the firm forecasting significant revenue loss and noting that recent U.S. license approvals have yet to translate into actual shipments.Weiterlesen

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community.Weiterlesen

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement.Weiterlesen

Psychiatrists are observing a surge of patients whose delusional beliefs are amplified by extensive interactions with AI chatbots. While some clinicians refer to the phenomenon as “AI psychosis,” others argue the term misrepresents the underlying condition, suggesting labels such as “AI‑associated delusional disorder.” The discussion centers on whether AI acts as a trigger or an accelerant for existing psychotic symptoms, how clinicians should assess chatbot use, and the need for research to guide safeguards and treatment approaches.Weiterlesen

Reddit is reopening talks with Google to renegotiate its AI data‑sharing agreement. The platform wants higher compensation and a broader role in Google’s AI ecosystem, proposing a dynamic pricing model tied to the usefulness of its content. Executives argue that Reddit’s real‑person, community‑curated posts are especially valuable for training AI systems, citing the site’s frequent citation by tools like Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews. The negotiations reflect a growing tension between content providers and tech giants over the value and impact of data used to fuel artificial‑intelligence models.Weiterlesen

Meta introduced the Meta Ray‑Ban Display, a new pair of smart glasses featuring a right‑lens display and a wrist‑band for gesture control. While the company touts advanced AI capabilities, reviewers note a bulky aesthetic, a high price tag around $800, and a limited U.S. launch that requires in‑store fittings. The launch follows Meta’s $3.5 billion minority investment in Essilor Luxottica, the maker of Ray‑Ban, highlighting the partnership’s continued focus on wearable technology.Weiterlesen

Nothing has launched the Ear 3 earbuds, featuring a transparent design, metal-reinforced case and buds, and a new "Super Mic" system that uses two microphones built into the charging case. The case includes a prominent Talk button that lets users make calls, voice notes, or memos when the buds are out of the case and connected to a phone. Ear 3 also offers 12mm drivers, spatial audio, LDAC Hi‑Res support, a personalized EQ, five and a half hours of playback with ANC, a total of 22 hours with the case, wireless charging, and a price of $179 with pre‑orders starting today.Weiterlesen

Waymo is partnering with transit‑technology firm Via to embed its driverless robotaxis into Chandler, Arizona’s Flex microtransit service. Riders will book rides through the Chandler Flex app and may be matched with Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, which will operate on a fixed schedule and flat‑fee structure. The collaboration builds on Waymo’s earlier experiments linking robotaxis to public‑transit hubs in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, and follows similar microtransit pilots by other autonomous‑driving startups. Officials view the partnership as a way to broaden access to driverless mobility while complementing existing bus routes.Weiterlesen

A recent look at the factors that make a song stick in listeners' heads combines three perspectives: a 2014 museum survey that identified the most quickly recognized tracks, AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot that list their own "catchiest" songs and professional DJs from New Jersey and Atlanta who share real‑world criteria. The AI answers point to simple melodies, strong beats and tempos that match natural rhythms, while DJs emphasize emotional connection, beats per minute and cultural trends like TikTok. Together these sources reveal a shifting but recognizable set of constants behind ear‑worms.Weiterlesen

The Enabot Ebo Air 2 is a small, roaming robot that combines a 2K camera with playful pet‑interaction features. It moves on two treads, offers preset motion patterns, and displays expressive LED eyes. Video quality rivals entry‑level security cameras, though its low‑angle view and reliance on flat flooring can limit coverage. The robot includes a 32 GB microSD card for local storage and a charging dock that works best on solid surfaces. While it can serve as a basic security device, reviewers suggest it shines most as a pet camera.Weiterlesen

NVIDIA announced a $5 billion investment in Intel as part of a new collaboration to jointly develop custom x86 CPUs for PCs and data‑center servers. The partnership will blend NVIDIA’s leading GPU and AI chips with Intel’s processor expertise, manufacturing, and advanced packaging. Intel will build “NVIDIA‑custom x86 CPUs” that integrate NVIDIA’s RTX GPU chiplets, while both CEOs highlighted the strategic value of combining their technologies. The deal marks a rare alliance between the two rivals and could reshape the landscape for high‑performance computing.Weiterlesen

Uber Eats is launching a new drone delivery pilot in partnership with Flytrex, a company that already operates food‑delivery drones for other U.S. retailers. The collaboration will allow Uber Eats customers to receive orders within minutes while helping to reduce road congestion. Flytrex is one of four providers authorized by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, and the partnership includes an investment from Uber to accelerate Flytrex’s technology deployment. Uber’s President of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery, Sarfraz Maredia, highlighted the move as the next chapter in speed‑focused, sustainable delivery.Weiterlesen

A roundup of recent flagship and mid‑range smartphones shows manufacturers pushing performance, camera capabilities and new form factors. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series introduces the A19 Pro chip, iOS 26 and a triple‑camera system with 48 MP sensors. Google’s Pixel 10 line adds AI‑driven features and 100× Pro Res Zoom. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 refine foldable designs with thinner bodies and upgraded cameras. OnePlus 13 emphasizes raw hardware with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 6,000 mAh battery. The review also discusses iOS versus Android, connectivity options and buying considerations.Weiterlesen

At Meta Connect 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced three new smart‑eyewear models and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets. The lineup includes the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, the athlete‑focused Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the first AR‑enabled Meta Ray‑Ban Display, which pairs with an EMG wristband. Horizon TV will consolidate streaming services like Disney+, Prime Video and Peacock within the Quest ecosystem. The announcements highlight improved battery life, upgraded camera specs, and new software features aimed at both everyday users and sport enthusiasts.Weiterlesen

Meta unveiled three new smart‑glass offerings: the Ray‑Ban Display with a built‑in lens display and Neural Band wrist controller, the Oakley Meta Vanguard aimed at action‑sports users with a 12‑megapixel ultrawide camera and louder speakers, and the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta that adds a higher‑resolution camera and longer battery life. All models integrate Meta’s AI assistant and aim to bring augmented‑reality experiences to everyday wear, with pricing ranging from $379 to $799 and availability beginning in the United States.Weiterlesen