Meta secretly delayed my most anticipated Quest 3 feature, and we finally know why Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has reveled why we haven't seen Augments on the Meta Quest 3 yet. TechRadar · Jun 19, 2024
Some child psychologists say the U.S. surgeon general’s call for social media warning labels is ‘moral panic’ Other mental health experts, in contrast, say warning labels are a great first step that could save lives. Fortune · Jun 19, 2024
Meta To Use Public Photos and Posts To Train AI: Here's How US, UK And Europe Users Can Opt Out Artists flee Instagram as Meta trains AI on their public posts, sparking privacy concerns. Europe offers opt-out, but US users have few options. International Business Times UK · Jun 19, 2024
WhatsApp finally lets you send HD photos and videos by default WhatsApp now lets you make higher quality uploads the default setting. Android Central · Jun 19, 2024
Xreal's Beam Pro Could Be a More Affordable Alternative to Apple Vision Pro's Spatial Computing Starting at $199, Xreal’s Beam Pro is a phone-like device with dual 50-megapixel cameras for capturing 3D photos and video, dual USB-C ports, and all the apps and content you'd ever want to look at on a giant 154-inch virtual screen. Inverse · Jun 18, 2024
The Meta Quest 3's next-gen AR upgrade has been delayed Meta Augments, the next-generation mixed reality upgrade for the Meta Quest 3, was sent back to the drawing board earlier this year because it wasn't good enough. Android Central · Jun 18, 2024
Xreal's cheap smartphone-like gadget solves the biggest issues with AR smart glasses Xreal's new Beam Pro isn't a smartphone, but it still looks like it might be the AR gadget we've been waiting for. TechRadar · Jun 18, 2024
At Cannes, the ad industry contemplates its AI future with a mix of hope and fear At the annual advertising industry confab, executives are trying to figure out their AI future. But they may be suffering from a lack of human imagination. Fortune · Jun 18, 2024
Linda Yaccarino shares her biggest moment of imposter syndrome from her last year running Elon Musk’s X Linda Yaccarino said the "best message I ever got of all time" was Elon Musk posting he had appointed a female CEO of X. Fortune · Jun 18, 2024
‘Encryption is deeply threatening to power’: Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal The woman in charge of the secure communication channel remains implacably opposed to the ‘disease’ of surveillance – and concerned about the sharing of personal data The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Cambridge-based CuspAI taps 'godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton as it raises $30 million seed funding The round was led by Hoxton Ventures alongside funding from Basis Set Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Logitech's new MX Ink stylus might be a dream art tool for your Meta Quest headset The MX Ink is said to deliver an immersive experience thanks to low-latency performance and haptic feedback. TechRadar · Jun 18, 2024
Surgeon General Eyes Social Media Stocks With Warning Label Push Social media stocks are under pressure after the U.S. surgeon general called for warning labels on social media platforms. Here's what you need to know. Kiplinger · Jun 17, 2024
Inside election social media campaign costs as Labour outspends all other parties combined Labour has spent over £2.4m since May 22 on Meta and Google ads alone The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Fortune · Jun 17, 2024 Meta and Apple will likely be the first targets of Europe’s new antitrust powers The first charges under the EU’s Digital Markets Act are reportedly being prepared over Apple’s developer fees and Meta’s privacy subscription gambit.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids At what age should kids be on social media
Android Central · Jun 17, 2024 The Quest 2 and 3 are getting an official stylus controller for artists and designers Drawing in VR is a lot of fun, but a Quest Touch controller isn't a very good tool for it. Logitech's new MX Ink will make drawing, designing, and note-taking much easier while using a Quest 2 or 3.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024 ‘Can’t look away’: Israel-Gaza war driving rise in news consumption among gen Z Australians, report suggests Conflict a ‘news moment’ for some young Australians who are increasingly relying on social media for information
Tom’s Guide · Jun 16, 2024 I tested Meta Quest 3’s Travel Mode on a 15-hour flight, and it puts Apple Vision Pro to shame Got a long-haul flight coming up? The Meta Quest 3's Travel Mode is a revelation that makes those hours fly by.
StockNews.com · Jun 15, 2024 3 AI Stocks to Invest in for the Next Technological Revolution The AI market is experiencing a significant growth trajectory, driven by widespread application across various industries. Hence, it could be wise to invest in top AI stocks, Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), and Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) for the next technological revolution. Read more.
International Business Times · Jun 15, 2024 Apple, Meta To Confront Charges From EU Under Tech Regulations The Commission is reported to be targeting Apple over its "steering" rules that charge developers for pointing to third-party purchase options.
Fortune · Jun 13, 2024 Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘year of efficiency’ at Meta has spread to the company’s upper ranks and incompetent VPs are next to be culled The company is downsizing its army of VPs, which numbered around 300 as of last year.
Android Central · Jun 13, 2024 Apple and Meta can't stop copying each other The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are building off each other in a way we haven't seen since Android and iOS, and that's a good thing for everyone involved.
Fortune · Jun 13, 2024 Tesla stock soars as shareholders seemingly approve Elon Musk's supersized pay package Also: Europeans are complaining about Big Tech again.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024 Peter Dutton wants a social media ban for children. But would ‘real life’ rules work? The opposition leader’s announcement that age verification would be a Coalition government priority is a big promise that technology may not be able to fulfil