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#meta
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Tech industry

Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

Meta is raising prices for Quest headsets due to rising RAM costs, with the Quest 3 increasing by $100 to $599.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

Meta is raising prices for Quest headsets due to rising RAM costs, with the Quest 3 increasing by $100 to $599.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Media industry
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
14 minutes ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
14 minutes ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
17 hours ago

This Nothing-Inspired XR Headset Displays Your Status So People Know When Not to Interrupt - Yanko Design

Spatial computing is evolving to enhance user immersion while considering real-world interactions, exemplified by the Nothing XR(01) headset's social transparency feature.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artists | TechCrunch

GRAI focuses on empowering artists and enhancing music engagement through AI, prioritizing remixing and social interaction over generating music from scratch.
European startups
fromFortune
1 hour ago

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.
Wearables
fromMail Online
10 years ago

Star Trek specs which are helping blind people to see

Glasses with cameras provide verbal commentary and facial recognition for blind users, enhancing their ability to identify people and objects.
fromtherealdeal.com
17 hours ago

Together AI leases 150K sf for new HQ in SF's Showplace Square

Together AI's move to a new headquarters represents a 4,900 percent increase in office space, reflecting the company's rapid growth in the generative AI sector.
NYC startup
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

AI pressure forces GitHub to make changes to Copilot offering

GitHub is suspending new sign-ups for Copilot plans and tightening usage limits to maintain service stability for existing users.
#apple
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
1 week ago

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.
Apple
fromComputerworld
3 hours ago

With John Ternus as CEO, expect Apple's platforms to proliferate

John Ternus will become Apple's new CEO on Sept. 1, succeeding Tim Cook who will become chairman of the board.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
1 week ago

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago
Running

Thomas Panek, blind CEO of Lighthouse Guild, finished NYC Half Marathon with help from AI-powered glasses

Artificial intelligence guided Thomas Panek in the 2026 NYC Half Marathon, showcasing technology's potential for the blind and low vision community.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Running
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago

Thomas Panek, blind CEO of Lighthouse Guild, finished NYC Half Marathon with help from AI-powered glasses

Artificial intelligence guided Thomas Panek in the 2026 NYC Half Marathon, showcasing technology's potential for the blind and low vision community.
US news
fromFast Company
2 days ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Zayo secures anchor customer to accelerate expansion in AI corridors

"AI demand is no longer theoretical. It's showing up as real customer requests in corridors where it's scaling fast," said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
23 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
#ai
fromDigiday
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

Startup companies
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

Solidroad raises $25M Series A to automate customer support quality assurance with AI

Solidroad raised $25 million to automate customer support quality assurance using AI, reviewing 100% of interactions compared to the industry standard of 1-3%.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
1 day ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
Web design
fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine
2 days ago

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers - Speckyboy

Connecting with web professionals enhances learning and productivity, while AI is transforming workflows and relationships in the industry.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

A Gaming Executive Said "Build Me a Crystal House." This Is What 7,300 sq. ft. of Pure Glass Looks Like - Yanko Design

Glass architecture creates a unique interplay of presence and absence, exemplified by F-House's all-glass design that challenges conventional residential norms.
Productivity
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email-meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules | Fortune

Some CEOs are redefining corporate norms by prioritizing efficiency and transparency over traditional meeting structures.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible, and free email is not enough to fulfill that obligation.
Privacy professionals
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
#zoom
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meeting | TechCrunch

Zoom partners with World to combat deepfake fraud in video meetings using advanced human verification technology.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meeting | TechCrunch

Zoom partners with World to combat deepfake fraud in video meetings using advanced human verification technology.
#virtual-reality
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
#claude-design
Graphic design
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
UX design
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals | TechCrunch

Claude Design allows users to create visuals easily, targeting those without design backgrounds, and complements existing design tools like Canva.
Graphic design
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
UX design
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals | TechCrunch

Claude Design allows users to create visuals easily, targeting those without design backgrounds, and complements existing design tools like Canva.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Future Pixel phones could feature LED lighting on the rear panel

Google's Android 17 Beta 4 includes a feature called Pixel Glow, which uses LED lights for notifications on future Pixel devices.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Transcendence Surrounds

PWC concert features Freida Abtan's opera 'The sound of grief' with multimedia elements and performances of Holst and Biggs.
Business intelligence
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Vislink Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operational Results

Vislink Technologies reported a 56% increase in Q4 revenue, driven by a strategic shift towards higher-margin solutions and expanding defense market presence.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Fathom adds a bot-less meeting mode in a bid to take on Granola | TechCrunch

A lot of these bot-less tools don't indicate who said what in their captured transcript. Many people face problems with misattribution when they ask their meeting note-taker a question about what they might have said in a particular meeting a few months ago.
Roam Research
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

What Is Immersive Learning In Corporate Training? Examples, Benefits, And Strategies

Immersive learning enhances corporate training by providing realistic, interactive experiences that improve engagement and on-the-job performance.
Software development
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Salesforce debuts Headless 360 agentic platform

Salesforce's Headless 360 expands app-building tools beyond traditional developers, enabling API-driven interactions across various platforms.
fromThesanjoseblog
26 minutes ago

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Business
6 hours ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk holds approximately 42% of SpaceX's equity but controls roughly 79% of its votes through super-voting shares that carry disproportionately higher voting rights per share.
European startups
Digital life
fromInc
4 hours ago

People Are Quietly Using AI Instead of Google and It's Changing Everything

AI assistants are becoming the preferred choice over traditional search engines for answering questions.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
8 hours ago

numa immersive projection system rethinks elevator as responsive spatial environment

NUMA introduces a visual layer that operates independently of the existing structure, allowing it to be implemented across different elevator types without structural intervention.
UX design
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Apple Sports now lets you follow scores in a CarPlay widget

Apple Sports update introduces widget support in CarPlay, allowing users to follow live sports scores for favorite teams and leagues.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Insta360 is putting screens on its next wireless mics to show logos or images

Insta360 Mic Pro features customizable E Ink screens and advanced noise reduction, designed for direct audio connection to cameras and self-recording capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Designing Memory for AI Agents: Inside Linkedin's Cognitive Memory Agent

LinkedIn's Cognitive Memory Agent enables context-aware AI systems that retain knowledge across interactions, enhancing personalization and continuity.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX

Jon Favreau utilizes Apple Vision Pro for IMAX film production, enhancing the filmmaking process with advanced technology.
Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
UX design
fromInfoQ
15 hours ago

Slack Rebuilds Notification System, Reports 5X Increase in Settings Engagement

Slack has redesigned its notification system to enhance consistency and user control, addressing long-standing issues with fragmented preferences.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
6 days ago

What to expect from Google I/O 2026

Google I/O 2026 will focus on AI advancements and updates across various products, with keynotes on May 19 and 20.
Independent films
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.
Wearables
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Collov AI design agent adds virtual staging and 360-degree tours

Collov AI Design Agent streamlines photo editing for real estate, allowing agents to enhance images without outsourcing to third-party editors.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
Wearables
fromCGMagazine
6 days ago

BEACN Creates A Voice-First Headset, Releasing Spring 2026

BEACN launched a premium wireless headset focused on delivering high-quality voice and sound for online communication.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset

Android XR introduces auto-spatialization, transforming 2D content into 3D experiences for Galaxy XR headsets.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The man who coined Metaverse now says Meta's glasses are creepy

When I was working at Magic Leap, and people asked me why I thought that was a good idea, I would ask the rhetorical question: "do you really think that twenty years from now everyone is still going to be going around all day staring at little rectangles in their hands?" At the time it seemed obvious to me that the answer was no.
Writing
UX design
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Anthropic launches a design tool to take on all the other design tools

Claude Design enables collaboration with AI for creating visual work, catering to both non-designers and designers for efficient prototyping.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

They Built the 'Cursor for Hardware.' Now, Anthropic Wants In

Creativity in hardware development is being unlocked by new tools and APIs, enabling more makers and developers to innovate.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap's consumer AR glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chip, are set to launch this year after years of development.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Anthropic debuts Claude Design, because who needs designers?

Anthropic launched Claude Design, an AI service for creating visual assets, impacting the design industry and potentially displacing jobs.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Broadcom's New AI Partnership With Google and Anthropic Could Supercharge the Next Leg of the Rally

Broadcom's partnerships and AI chip designs position it for significant growth amid rising demand for custom silicon solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

It took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro

When Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset launched in February 2024, users were frustrated at the lack of a proper YouTube app-a significant disappointment given the device's focus on video content consumption, and YouTube's strong library of immersive VR and 360 videos. That complaint continued through the release of the second-generation Vision Pro last year, including in our review. Now, two years later, an official YouTube app from Google has launched on the Vision Pro's app store.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

With attention shifting to AI smart glasses, VR faces another reality check

"It's not an overstatement to declare another VR winter," said J.P. Gownder, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester. "I think we might even go as far as to say there's only a handful of successful scenarios where people are using VR." This assessment reflects the industry's struggle to find practical applications beyond niche markets.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Google's Project Genie turns prompts into interactive worlds

Project Genie generates short, explorable 3D environments from text or image prompts, enabling real-time navigation with limited memory and short generation durations.
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