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Meta Aria Gen 2 Smart Glasses: Revolutionary Research Platform Advancing AI and Accessibility
- Meta Aria Gen 2 smart glasses are research tools designed to advance AI and accessibility, not consumer products.
- Equipped to track eye movements, heart rate, and create 3D maps, they are aiding AI development and assisting blind individuals in indoor navigation.
- The glasses aim to revolutionize human-centric computing by processing data directly on the device.
- They prioritize privacy by conducting complex AI tasks internally without requiring constant internet connectivity.
- The glasses weigh only about 75 grams and feature sensors for eye tracking, 3D mapping, heart rate monitoring, and more.
- Their applications include aiding people with vision impairments in tasks like grocery shopping through auditory guidance.
- Meta’s research with Aria Gen 2 glasses is shaping the future of human-AI interactions and smart technology.
- The glasses offer insights into how future AI could offer real-time assistance based on user context and needs.
- Meta's gradual approach aims to integrate features like eye tracking and indoor navigation into consumer AR glasses planned for 2027.
- This research contributes to enhancing AI's understanding of human needs, improving accessibility, robotics, and everyday tech interfaces.
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Bluesky CEO appears to troll Mark Zuckerberg with her own Latin T-shirt that says 'a world without Caesars'
- Bluesky CEO Jay Graber wore a T-shirt with the Latin phrase 'A world without Caesars' in an apparent jab at Mark Zuckerberg.
- Mark Zuckerberg has often worn T-shirts with Latin or Greek phrases, including comparing himself to Julius Caesar.
- Bluesky is an open-source alternative to social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Meta's offerings.
- Bluesky saw a surge in users after significant changes to Meta's platform, and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said people are running away from Twitter rather than moving to Bluesky.
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Anthropic’s stealth enterprise coup: How Claude 3.7 is becoming the coding agent of choice
- Anthropic has strategically focused on enterprise coding with its Claude AI models, outperforming competitors like OpenAI and Google in coding benchmarks.
- Claude 3.7 Sonnet set new records for coding performance with its recent release, while Claude Code aids developers in faster application development.
- Anthropic's deliberate coding focus caters to the growing need for AI coding agents in building applications efficiently for both developers and non-coders.
- Claude's success in coding tasks has been verified by the developer community, positioning it as a preferred choice for coding applications.
- Anthropic's strategy to target the enterprise market with specialized coding capabilities, rather than general consumers, has driven its success.
- Feedback from real-world testing indicates Anthropic's Claude models outshine competitors on coding tasks, particularly in writing code efficiently.
- Anthropic's revenue projections hint at substantial growth driven by coding applications, showcasing its commitment to coding capabilities for enterprises.
- Competitors like Microsoft's GitHub Copilot and Meta's Llama models offer alternatives, but Anthropic's coding focus and enterprise features set it apart.
- Anthropic's democratization of coding through AI agents like Cursor, and its open standards approach with Model Context Protocol, fosters developer adoption.
- The AI coding agent landscape is evolving rapidly, offering opportunities and challenges for enterprise decision-makers to leverage these tools effectively.
- Anthropic's Claude models are spearheading the AI coding agent revolution, transforming how applications are built and empowering developers to focus on innovation.
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Blizzard Confirms That BlizzCon Is Making A Comeback In September 2026
- Blizzard Entertainment has announced that BlizzCon is coming back in 2026 as a live event.
- BlizzCon 2026 will take place on September 12 - 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center near Los Angeles.
- The event was canceled in the past, including in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Blizzard aims to create an unforgettable experience for all participants and celebrate the bonds formed through shared adventure.
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Blizzard says BlizzCon will return again at last… in 2026
- BlizzCon, the ultimate celebration of Blizzard’s communities, is returning in 2026.
- BlizzCon was canceled in 2020 due to COVID and BlizzConline in 2022.
- BlizzCon returned in 2023 with less-than-enthusiastic sales but was canceled in 2024.
- No BlizzCon will be held this year, but signups for the 2026 event are open.
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BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026
- BlizzCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12 and September 13 in 2026.
- BlizzCon, owned by Activision Blizzard, is skipping 2025.
- The first BlizzCon took place in 2005 and it has inspired innovation and creativity over the years.
- Blizzard aims to create an unforgettable experience for all participants in 2026.
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Flameseeker Chronicles: Previewing Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds’ latest episode, Repentance
- The penultimate update for Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds expansion, Repentance, marks the midpoint of the expansion's continuing story.
- Repentance introduces a new map called Mistburned Barrens, central to Mursaat activity and bloodstone sacrifices.
- Players encounter Mursaat ghosts and are gated by a mastery requirement to progress early on in the story.
- The Mursaat Mirror mastery introduces unique mechanics like jade tech zip lines on the new map.
- Mistburned Barrens features survey events with unique visuals, narrative themes, and final bosses in three different lanes.
- The map emphasizes exploration and randomized event chains, similar to the structure of Drizzlewood Coast but without the ongoing battle.
- Notable absences in this update include Countess Anise, Charr and Sylvari females due to ongoing SAG-AFTRA voice actors' strike.
- New relics that can be crafted and traded by anyone, 12 in total, are introduced in this update.
- Completing Mistburned Barrens' meta achievement will reward players with the Salmon of Knowledge backpack, part of the legendary backpiece.
- The update also introduces the new bloodstone infusion that drops from raid, convergence, and survey event bosses.
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An ex-Facebook exec said staff let Zuckerberg win at board games. But now the plot thickens.
- A former senior Facebook employee has denied letting Mark Zuckerberg win a game of Settlers of Catan.
- Zuckerberg convinced other players to gang up on the former employee, showcasing his ruthlessness.
- The denial comes as a response to a new book by another former colleague, Sarah Wynn-Williams.
- Meta, formerly known as Facebook, dismissed the book as a mix of outdated and false claims.
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Meta Tests First In-house Chip To Train AI Systems
- Meta Platforms is testing its first in-house chip for training AI systems.
- The company aims to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia and bring down infrastructure costs.
- AI chips are expensive, with Nvidia controlling 80% of the market.
- Meta's new training chip is a dedicated accelerator designed for AI-specific tasks, making it more power-efficient than GPUs.
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Call Of Duty: Warzone's original Verdansk map is coming back, but a bit later than expected
- Call of Duty: Warzone's original map Verdansk is set to make a comeback.
- A teaser trailer was shared by Activision to confirm the return of Verdansk.
- The release of the new season 3 and Verdansk is now scheduled for April 3rd instead of March 20th.
- The move to bring back the original map follows the success of Fortnite's similar strategy.
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Meta's chief AI scientist says the Trump administration has started a 'witch hunt' in academia
- Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, accuses the Trump administration of starting a 'witch hunt' in academia.
- LeCun warns that academics risk losing their green cards based on their speech.
- He compares the situation to the Cold War-era Red Scare and criticizes Trump's policies on AI research funding.
- LeCun's criticism escalates, pointing to government pressure on the tech industry and mentioning Elon Musk's alignment with authoritarianism.
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Meta in Talks with TSMC to Launch its First In-House Own Chip
- Meta is testing its first in-house chip for training AI systems to reduce reliance on suppliers and lower costs.
- The chip is part of the Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) series.
- Meta is working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for chip manufacturing.
- Meta plans to use in-house chips for both training and inference tasks by 2026.
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Some female Meta employees created a secret 'Facebook Feminist Fight Club' group after feeling unsupported by Sheryl Sandberg
- Female employees at Meta formed a secret group called 'Feminist Fight Club' after feeling let down by Sheryl Sandberg, the then-chief operating officer.
- The group was created in 2017 to address workplace concerns and systemic issues women faced, including sexual harassment from men in leadership.
- The formation of the group was prompted by Sandberg's silence during the 2017 Women's March, where she did not attend or post about the subject.
- Meta's management introduced the '#ally bot' to reward male allies, which faced criticism from the 'Feminist Fight Club' for incentivizing and rewarding men while neglecting women.
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Apple and Meta to get modest fines in the EU over DMA violations
- Apple and Meta are expected to receive modest fines in the EU for alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- The DMA aims to improve competition and benefit consumers in the tech industry.
- Apple and Meta, designated gatekeepers under the DMA, had to make changes to their services.
- The fines, to be announced in the coming weeks, are reportedly intended to address the alleged violations.
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Call Of Duty Warzone Is Bringing Back Verdansk Map In April 2025
- Activision has announced that the original map for Call of Duty: Warzone, Verdansk, will be making a comeback in April 2025.
- Verdansk will be brought back for the battle royale title in Spring 2025, specifically on April 3.
- Call of Duty: Warzone was originally released in March 2020 and replaced by Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 in September 2023.
- The upcoming game, Call of Duty 2025, will not be exclusive to current-generation systems and is speculated to be a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
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