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Meta shows off Aria Gen 2 smart glasses with heart rate tracking
- Meta introduces Aria Gen 2 smart glasses with heart rate tracking and advanced sensors.
- The Aria Gen 2 is equipped with a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor for heart rate measurement.
- It also features RGB camera, eye-tracking cameras, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) cameras, GNSS, barometer, magnetometer, and a microphone array.
- The Aria Gen 2 glasses are currently not available for sale to the general public.
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Jobless Claims Rise Amid Corporate Layoffs
- Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, reaching 242,000, up from the previous week's revised figure of 220,000.
- The increase in initial claims was attributed to layoffs announced by Meta, Starbucks, and Southwest Airlines.
- Snowstorms and the Presidents' Day holiday were also identified as contributing factors to the rise in jobless claims.
- The states with the greatest increases in initial claims attributed the rise to layoffs in the manufacturing industry.
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Meta fires around 20 employees for leaking confidential information
- Meta has fired 'roughly' 20 employees for leaking confidential information.
- The company conducted an investigation resulting in the termination of these employees.
- Leaks were related to Meta's internal meetings and undisclosed product plans.
- Meta warned employees about the consequences of leaking and is actively taking action to identify more leakers.
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Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking
- Meta has fired "roughly 20" employees for leaking confidential information outside the company.
- The company has been conducting an investigation and expects there will be more terminations.
- Meta has increased efforts to find leakers due to recent stories revealing unannounced product plans and internal meetings.
- Morale inside Meta has suffered since CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced drastic changes to content moderation policies.
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Instagram Reels Glitch Exposed Users to Violent Content, Now Resolved
- Meta has fixed a glitch that caused violent and graphic videos to appear in Instagram Reels, despite users enabling the platform’s “sensitive content control” setting.
- The issue, which affected users globally, has been resolved by Meta, but the company did not disclose the cause or the number of impacted users.
- Despite having the sensitive content control setting enabled, users reported encountering objectionable content.
- Meta's moderation policies have faced scrutiny, and the company has been increasingly relying on automated tools for content moderation.
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Meta’s new AR glasses for research can measure heart rate
- Meta has unveiled the next generation of its augmented reality glasses, Aria Gen 2, for research purposes.
- Aria Gen 2 features an upgraded sensor suite and Meta's custom silicon, along with a PPG sensor for measuring heart rate and a contact microphone to distinguish the wearer's voice.
- The 75-gram Aria Gen 2 can perform AI tasks like eye tracking, hand tracking, and speech recognition, and is equipped with open-ear 'force-canceling' speakers.
- Meta plans to make the glasses available to academic and commercial research labs in the coming months, with one early tester focusing on creating solutions for people who are blind or have low vision.
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Perfect Ten: MMORPG adaptations we’re never getting that I would love to get
- The article discusses MMORPG adaptations that the author would love to see but acknowledges are unlikely to happen for various reasons.
- The first idea mentioned is based on 'The Stormlight Archives,' offering a world rich in exploration possibilities despite potential challenges.
- Xenogears is another desired MMORPG concept due to its intricate history and combat dynamics, although its chances of realization are slim.
- The Transformers franchise is highlighted, despite previous failed attempts by Jagex, as a potential MMORPG that the author still desires.
- Shadowrun, a blend of cyberpunk and urban fantasy, is seen as having great MMORPG potential despite its quirks and past game successes.
- The article suggests a MMORPG set in the universe of 'Lucifer' comics, presenting a unique and engaging premise, but acknowledges the unlikelihood of its development.
- The Atelier series is mentioned for its unconventional RPG approach and potential for an interesting MMORPG foundation, although no rumors exist about such a project.
- Tad Williams' Osten Ard setting and Futurama are also discussed as intriguing MMORPG possibilities, with the former facing challenges due to its lower brand recognition.
- The author examines the potential for a StarCraft MMORPG, noting challenges related to the series' history and current dynamics at Blizzard.
- The article concludes with the mention of Exalted, highlighting its unique fantasy elements but expressing skepticism about its likelihood of becoming an MMORPG due to ownership issues.
- The list provides a range of imaginative MMORPG concepts that may not materialize but offer intriguing possibilities for game adaptations.
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Protecting Privacy in the Metaverse: Implication of ISO 27701 Simply Explained for Educators
- The metaverse, a shared 3D virtual world, holds potential for education but raises serious privacy concerns, addressed by international standard ISO 27701.
- ISO 27701 acts as detailed privacy guidelines for the digital realm, helping companies and schools comply with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
- The metaverse's immersive technologies collect sensitive data like body movements, surroundings, and actions, raising privacy risks if misused.
- Immersive tech in education promises experiential learning, increased engagement, personalized learning, accessibility, skill development, and collaboration.
- ISO 27701 offers a structured framework for organizations to protect personal information, emphasizing responsibilities, risk assessment, data minimization, transparency, consent, and security.
- Teachers are advised to inquire about privacy practices of metaverse platforms, read privacy policies, advocate for student privacy, educate students about digital privacy, and consider privacy-protective alternatives.
- Understanding ISO 27701 principles enables informed decisions on using immersive technologies in classrooms and safeguarding student privacy, ensuring a secure digital learning environment.
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Meta Considering Standalone App for Instagram Reels to Enhance Short-Form Video Experience
- Meta is considering launching a standalone app for Instagram Reels.
- The app, code-named 'Project Ray,' aims to enhance short-form video content and improve recommendations.
- The standalone app would help simplify Instagram's main platform and eliminate redundant content features.
- Meta's new strategy is also driven by the launch of the video-editing app Edits and potential absence of TikTok.
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Instagram users shown gory and violent content following Meta ‘error’
- Instagram users worldwide were flooded with violent and graphic content tagged as 'Sensitive Content'.
- Users reported seeing gory and NSFW content, usually filtered out by the platform's algorithm.
- The influx of content, including videos of violence and disturbing imagery, was labeled as 'Sensitive Content' and required users to click to view.
- Meta, the parent company of Instagram, acknowledged the error and apologized for the mistake.
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Meta apologizes after Instagram fails to block graphic Reels – to spin off Reels into a separate app
- Meta issues apology after Instagram fails to block graphic Reels, blaming technical error
- Users report seeing violent and explicit content in Reels despite sensitive content filter
- Meta acknowledges the issue and shifts to AI for content moderation
- Instagram considers launching a separate Reels app as TikTok faces uncertain future
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Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app
- Meta is considering launching a separate app for short-form videos, according to The Information.
- The project, codenamed Project Ray, aims to improve recommendations and feature longer videos.
- Meta's video editing app Edits was recently launched to compete with CapCut.
- If Reels becomes a standalone app, it could allow Instagram to focus on its other features.
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Meta apologizes for the sudden influx of graphic content on Instagram Reels
- Meta apologized for an influx of graphic content on Instagram Reels on Wednesday.
- Instagram users reported a flood of graphic and disturbing content recommended on their feeds.
- Videos showing gore and violence, including killings and cartel violence, were being recommended to users back-to-back.
- Meta has faced controversies over lapses in content moderation and its role in proliferating violence in various regions.
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TechJuice
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WhatsApp Introduces Instant Voice-to-Text Transcription Feature
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that converts voice and audio messages into text transcripts.
- The instant voice-to-text transcription feature enhances accessibility and convenience for users.
- It allows users to discreetly check messages without playing audio and benefits individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Transcripts are generated on the user's device with end-to-end encryption for privacy.
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Shanghai Man Loses $28,000 to AI ‘Girlfriend’ Scam
- Chinese man from Shanghai loses $28,000 after falling victim to an AI-generated 'girlfriend' scam.
- Scammers used generative AI software to create videos and photos of a fake 'Ms. Jiao'.
- The victim was deceived into sending money under the pretense of helping his online lover.
- Scammers employed AI to create convincing text, pictures, and even live video.
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