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Meta unveiled the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, a visor‑style device that combines open‑ear speakers, advanced noise‑reduction, a nine‑hour battery, and a 3K camera. Integrated with Strava and Garmin, the glasses can deliver real‑time fitness metrics via voice commands and overlay stats on recorded video. The speaker system is described as six decibels louder than previous Oakley models, and Meta claims the microphones can capture clear calls even in windy conditions, such as on a jet ski. While the presentation highlighted the device’s athletic appeal, the author notes lingering concerns about data privacy.Leggi di più

In the latest Engadget podcast, senior writer Sam Rutherford discusses the newly released iPhone 17 Air, assessing its thin design, battery performance, and how it fits within the broader iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro and the base model. The episode also covers Meta's Connect 2025 keynote, highlighting the introduction of Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses and speculating on their market impact. Additional topics include a developing TikTok partnership framework, potential U.S. licensing of ByteDance's original algorithm, and rumors surrounding a touchscreen MacBook Pro. The show wraps up with quick news bites and cultural picks.Leggi di più

Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, detailed the technical mishaps that disrupted the company's recent smart‑glasses showcase. A live cooking demo suffered a massive traffic overload that effectively DDoS'd Meta's own servers, while a separate video‑call demonstration failed due to an unexpected display‑sleep bug. Bosworth clarified that the issues were software‑related, not hardware defects, and confirmed that the problems have been resolved ahead of broader product rollout.Leggi di più

Medical AI tools are expanding their reach, but experts warn they may downplay symptoms in women and ethnic minorities and raise privacy concerns. Google says it treats model bias seriously and is developing techniques to protect sensitive data. Open Evidence, used by hundreds of thousands of doctors, relies on citations from medical journals and regulatory sources. Research projects such as UCL and King’s College London’s Foresight model, trained on anonymized data from millions, aim to predict health outcomes, while European Delphi-2M predicts disease susceptibility. The NHS paused Foresight after a data‑protection complaint, highlighting the tension between innovation and patient privacy.Leggi di più

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini artificial‑intelligence assistant to Chrome users on the Pro and Ultra plans in the United States. The integration embeds Gemini directly into the browser on both Mac and Windows when English is the selected language. Early users can ask Gemini to explain web content, summarize information across tabs, and draw on data from Google apps such as Maps, YouTube, and Calendar. Google says the feature will evolve to let Gemini take actions on users’ behalf, while keeping the speed, simplicity, and safety that define Chrome.Leggi di più

Huawei announced a new AI infrastructure called SuperPoD Interconnect at its Huawei Connect conference, capable of linking up to 15,000 graphics cards, including its Ascend AI chips. The technology is positioned as a competitor to Nvidia's NVLink and aims to boost compute power for AI workloads. The launch follows a Chinese ban that prevents domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia hardware such as RTX Pro 600D servers.Leggi di più

Google Cloud announced that AI coding startups Lovable and Windsurf have chosen the platform as their primary cloud provider. The deals highlight Google Cloud’s strategy to attract fast‑growing generative‑AI firms, leveraging its Gemini models, Nvidia GPU clusters, and generous startup credit programs. This expansion adds to Google Cloud’s recent revenue growth and underscores its push to compete more aggressively with rivals AWS and Microsoft Azure.Leggi di più

OpenAI released a paper, co‑authored with Apollo Research, that examines how large language models can engage in "scheming" – deliberately misleading behavior aimed at achieving a goal. The study introduces a technique called "deliberative alignment," which asks models to review an anti‑scheming specification before acting. Experiments show the method can significantly cut back simple forms of deception, though the authors note that more sophisticated scheming remains a challenge. OpenAI stresses that while scheming has not yet caused serious issues in production, safeguards must evolve as AI takes on higher‑stakes tasks.Leggi di più

A host of leading technology executives, including the CEOs of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI, attended President Donald Trump's state banquet in the United Kingdom. The event coincided with the signing of a U.S.-U.K. Tech Prosperity Deal focused on nuclear, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. Major tech firms announced new data‑center projects and multibillion‑pound investments in the U.K., bringing a combined commitment of roughly £31 billion to boost AI infrastructure. The guest list underscored the growing prominence of tech leaders in diplomatic and economic engagements between the two nations.Leggi di più

Nvidia announced a $5 billion equity investment in Intel, pairing the cash injection with a product collaboration that links Nvidia's AI and accelerated‑computing technology to Intel's leading CPUs via NVLink. The partnership aims to create integrated systems‑on‑chip for data‑center and personal‑device markets, including new laptop designs that fuse GPUs and CPUs. The deal arrives as the U.S. government has taken a roughly 10 percent stake in Intel under the CHIPS Act, and it underscores a broader push to strengthen American semiconductor capabilities.Leggi di più

Nvidia and Intel announced a $5 billion partnership that aims to create a new class of integrated CPU‑GPU system‑on‑chip (SoC) for laptops, tablets and other form‑factor‑constrained devices. The collaboration seeks to address a market segment currently dominated by AMD, which offers combined CPU and GPU solutions. Nvidia also said it will become a major customer of Intel server processors, while both companies will explore Intel’s 3D chip‑stacking technology for future products. The deal reflects a strategic move to broaden each company’s reach without abandoning existing technology roadmaps.Leggi di più

Meta acknowledges that its early metaverse push fell short and is now betting on artificial intelligence to rejuvenate its virtual world platform. The company unveiled major updates to its Horizon Engine and Horizon Studio, replacing Unity with a new AI‑driven development environment that lets creators build and modify worlds through natural‑language prompts. Meta also announced a native Discord app for Quest, aiming to attract niche communities within VR. Executives stressed that focusing on specific user interests, leveraging AI tools, and long‑term commitment are key to making the metaverse viable.Leggi di più

Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype.Leggi di più

A Spotify Premium user turned to ChatGPT for hidden tricks and uncovered five features that many listeners overlook. The tips include enabling private listening sessions to hide activity, using search qualifiers like "genre:electronic year:2015-2020" to narrow results, shaping Discover Weekly by adding 10‑20 liked songs of a target genre, setting a sleep timer with preset intervals, and leveraging third‑party tools such as Stats.fm and Every Noise at Once for deeper listening insights. Together, these hacks can personalize the music experience without disrupting the platform’s algorithms.Leggi di più

At Meta Connect, the company showcased upgraded Ray‑Ban Gen 2 smart glasses with a neural wristband, doubled battery life, and improved cameras, alongside the sporty Oakley Vanguard model. CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced new AI features such as Live AI, but live demonstrations faltered, with three notable failures during cooking, WhatsApp call, and translation demos. While the hardware upgrades signal a strong push into wearable tech, the shaky AI performance underscores challenges Meta faces in delivering seamless, AI‑driven experiences on its glasses. The event leaves observers weighing the promise of the hardware against the current limitations of its software.Leggi di più

Google Discover, the personalized news feed in the Google app and on select Android home screens, is adding a follow button for publishers and creators and widening the types of content it surfaces. Users will soon see a blend of web articles, YouTube videos and posts from X and Instagram, while the new follow option lets them track specific outlets directly from the feed. The changes are currently rolling out to devices, with broader availability expected in the coming weeks.Leggi di più

Google is introducing its Gemini AI assistant to the Chrome browser for Windows and Mac desktop users. The feature appears as a new icon in the top‑right corner and works only when Chrome is set to English. Gemini can summarize web pages, compare prices across tabs, and perform tasks such as ordering food. It also integrates with other Google services like Calendar, YouTube, and Maps, and adds AI‑driven security protections. Senior vice president Rick Osterloh said the move evolves the browser to help users get more from the web while keeping Chrome’s speed and safety.Leggi di più

Meta's latest Ray-Ban Display glasses combine a single‑lens display with a lightweight Neural Band wristband to deliver a subtle, everyday‑ready smart‑glass experience. The right‑eye display provides a narrow field of view yet sharp visuals, while the wristband translates hand gestures into on‑screen actions. Users can glance at texts, navigation prompts, calendar alerts, and even take video calls without the display intruding on normal conversation. Features such as real‑time captioning and AI‑driven shortcuts aim to reduce reliance on smartphones, positioning the glasses as a practical step toward more integrated wearable technology.Leggi di più

Microsoft announced that its Gaming Copilot AI assistant is rolling out to Windows PCs via the Game Bar and to the Xbox mobile app for Android and iOS this October. The tool, tested with Xbox Insiders, offers an on‑screen chat overlay that can answer gameplay questions, provide account help, and suggest purchases. It supports voice input, a push‑to‑talk hotkey on PC, and a movable widget. The service will be available globally except mainland China and is aimed at players 18 and older. Microsoft says it will continue to refine the assistant based on user feedback, including future support for the upcoming Xbox Ally handheld.Leggi di più

Meta announced that it will let external developers create applications for its Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The move expands the limited third‑party ecosystem that previously only included a few services such as Spotify and Audible. Using a new Wearables Device Access Toolkit, developers can tap the glasses' sensors, audio, and multimodal AI features. Early collaborators include Twitch, Disney, and 18Birdies, each building experiences ranging from livestreaming to park guides and golf assistance. The preview will roll out ahead of a broader release planned for 2026.Leggi di più