Meta ups AI game and brings Calm, Amazon Music, and more to Ray-Ban smartglasses Meta adds more AI-powered features and new apps to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Android Central · May 23, 2024
'Master of deception': Current AI models already have the capacity to expertly manipulate and deceive humans Large language models (LLMs) have mastered the art of deception when competing with humans in games, but scientists warn these skills can also spill out into other domains. LiveScience · May 23, 2024
A new, cheap Meta Quest headset could arrive soon – here are the rumours so far The Meta Quest 3 Lite could be incoming. T3 · May 23, 2024
Microsoft is reviving Windows mixed reality somewhere we never expected Apple might have Spatial Apps, but Microsoft is building Volumetric Apps in a bid to reboot its mixed reality development on the Meta Quest platform. Android Central · May 23, 2024
Meta Quest 3 Lite tipped to have the body of the Quest 2 and the mind of the Quest 3 New leaks suggest that the Meta Quest 3 Lite — or Quest 3s — will take Quest 3 specs and put them into a headset reminiscent of the Quest 2. Tom’s Guide · May 23, 2024
‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
The Samsung XR headset and Meta Quest Pro 2 might skip a generation of Qualcomm chipsets to beat the Apple Vision Pro Qualcomm's next Snapdragon chip for VR headsets is already being tested, and it's a much better Apple Vision Pro rival. TechRadar · May 22, 2024
The Quest 3 Might Get a Major AI Upgrade Meta could be working on adding its Meta AI assistant to the Quest 3 headset, as indicated by an early access update. A more sophisticated assistant could mean less fumbling around in the Quest 3's clunky UI. Inverse · May 22, 2024
Big Tech employees missed out on $5.1 billion in 401(k) gains over the last decade because of fossil fuels, new research finds As You Sow and the University of Waterloo looked at the 401(k) plans of 12 tech companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Netflix. Fortune · May 22, 2024
AI's Takeover of Wireless Earbuds Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not It’s not just Nothing's Ear, Meta and Apple might be eyeing a new generation of wireless earbuds that put AI, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), right inside our ears (and heads). Inverse · May 22, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta AI and more looks to be coming to Quest soon Meta Quest update v66 is now in testing, and one VR analyst has found a treasure trove of upcoming new features like Ray-Ban Meta AI for Quest. Android Central · May 22, 2024
Unleashing the metaverse and generative AI for a better brand experience Thomas Peham, VP at Storyblok explores two powerful technological forces shaping the future marketing mix. TechRadar · May 22, 2024
Some of the biggest tech companies around are teaming up to fight online scams New tech collective looks to tackle pig butchering and other forms of fraud. TechRadar · May 22, 2024
News Corp’s Rebekah Brooks joins Lachlan Murdoch in Sydney ahead of major Australian newspaper restructure Staff brace for significant cuts as media company prepares to make moves to counter decline of print and slow advertising market The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Barchart · May 21, 2024 PayPal Stock Is Underperforming: Would Starting a Dividend Help? PayPal stock has underperformed badly over the last three years. Should the company start paying a dividend now, and would that help to reverse its underperformance?
Android Central · May 21, 2024 The Meta Quest Pro 2 is looking even more interesting now The Meta Quest Pro 2 is rumored to have been delayed again, but a related leak points to a more interesting headset.
TechRadar · May 21, 2024 LG refuses to dismiss rumors that its Meta Quest VR headset collab is off Meta and LG's XR headset plans have reportedly run into issues, so we asked them if their headset is still on the way.
Fortune · May 21, 2024 Meta and Coinbase link up with Match to fight pig-butchering, romance scams A new coalition called Tech Against Scams brings together an unlikely mix of tech, crypto, and dating companies.
Newslaundry · May 21, 2024 TV Today moves HC against US firm over copyright strikes against Insta page TV Today Network Limited has again approached the Delhi High Court after it was denied relief by a panel – formed under the IT rules – over the suspension of the Harper’s Bazaar India Instagram page, Bar and Bench reported.
TechRadar · May 21, 2024 Meta Quest 3 Lite leak suggests it’ll pack the Quest 3’s brain into the Quest 2’s body A new Meta Quest 3 Lite leak reveals it's a powerful VR headset in the Quest 2's bulky body.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Global AI tech companies agree to set of safety outcomes in ‘world first’ Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta and Open AI are among the companies which have signed up to the Frontier AI Safety Commitments.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual summit co-hosted by South Korea, UK World leaders are expected to adopt a new agreement on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI’s potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024 Anthony Albanese backs campaign to ban children under 16 from social media PM endorses campaign calling for minimum age to be raised from 13, saying impact of platforms can be ‘devastating’
Android Central · May 20, 2024 Leaked Meta Quest 3s looks like a Quest 2 with a new brain and eyeballs A new Quest 3 Lite leak gives us a better idea of what to expect from Meta's 2024 headset, including performance, comfort, software, and passthrough.
The Conversation · May 20, 2024 AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans A parent asked a question in a private Facebook group in April 2024: Does anyone with a child who is both gifted and disabled have any experience with New York City public schools? The parent received a seemingly helpful answer that laid out some characteristics of a specific school, beginning…