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Anduril raises $2.5B in funding to finance manufacturing initiatives
- Defense technology startup Anduril Industries Inc. raises $2.5 billion in new funding, with Founders Fund as the lead investor contributing $1 billion.
- The investment values Anduril at $30.5 billion, double its worth from the previous funding round in August, and will be used to address manufacturing and production challenges.
- Anduril's plans include building a factory called Arsenal-1, which is projected to cost over $1 billion, create 4,000 jobs, and produce tens of thousands of defense systems yearly using commercial manufacturing equipment.
- The company aims to expand its manufacturing capacity with a second factory, Arsenal-2, and the new funding will also support product development efforts, including recent products like the subsea sensor called Seabed Sentry.
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Meta Tests 3D Instagram Photos, Virtual Desktop for AR/VR Headsets
- Meta is testing AI-generated 3D photos on Instagram within the Meta Quest VR headset to make social media experiences immersive.
- Meta's broader vision includes bringing daily social media experiences into virtual environments, powered by the Horizon operating system.
- Apple's Vision Pro has reportedly faced low demand while Meta focuses on existing users, updating Quest's Horizon OS with features like the Navigator virtual desktop.
- Meta continues to invest in spatial computing, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizing AI and mixed reality advancements for everyday use.
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How much information do LLMs really memorize? Now we know, thanks to Meta, Google, Nvidia and Cornell
- Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are trained on massive datasets to develop a statistical understanding of language and the world.
- LLMs learn to detect patterns in their parameters, influencing their responses based on training data associations.
- The question of how much LLMs memorize versus generalize has been answered in a study by Meta, Google DeepMind, Cornell, and NVIDIA.
- The study found that GPT-style models have a fixed memorization capacity of approximately 3.6 bits per parameter.
- Models do not memorize more with increased data; rather, their fixed capacity is distributed across the dataset.
- Training on more data forces models to memorize less per sample, leading to safer generalization behavior.
- Researchers used transformer models trained on random bitstrings to quantify how much language models memorize.
- As dataset size increases, models shift towards learning generalizable patterns, reducing memorization.
- Increasing model precision showed a modest increase in memorization capacity, with diminishing returns observed.
- The study provides new tools for evaluating language models' behavior, aiding in transparency and ethical standards in AI development.
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The Soapbox: World of Warcraft’s biggest remaining flaw is its class design
- World of Warcraft is currently in a good state overall, but its class design is considered a significant flaw.
- The game's class design is described as 'bloated' due to an overwhelming number of buttons, procs, and resources.
- Specs like Retribution Paladin, Beast Mastery Hunter, and Frost Death Knight have rotations that require numerous buttons, making gameplay cumbersome.
- The abundance of abilities leads to less distinctiveness between classes and limits interesting decision-making during gameplay.
- Passive effects and procs further contribute to the bloat, making rotations feel less impactful and diminishing 'wow' moments.
- The article suggests adding more choice nodes to the talent tree with passive options for a short-term solution.
- It advocates for making procs more predictable and tied to specific button presses to enhance gameplay experience.
- Longer-term, rebuilding the entire talent system from the ground up is proposed to address the existing problems.
- Blizzard may need to embrace horizontal progression to keep the game fresh without overwhelming players with constant changes.
- A balance between change and stability is deemed necessary for WoW's class design to achieve long-term success.
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Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2, Tesla faces $3bn hit from Trump bill
- Stores opened at midnight worldwide for fans to buy the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2, with some setbacks like cancelled pre-orders in the US and UK.
- Tesla is facing a $3 billion hit from Trump's bill, with plans to eliminate tax incentives for electric vehicle buyers and ban similar schemes, leading to a potential profit loss for the company.
- Sales of new Tesla cars dropped by over a third in the UK last month, while Honda plans to launch a new range of efficient hybrid models amid sluggish EV sales.
- Meta and Yandex have been accused of covertly tracking Android users' browser activity without consent, while UK tech vacancies have surged by 21 percent with increased demand for AI skills.
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WhatsApp AI Studio will let you build your own AI chatbot assistant within the app
- Meta is integrating its AI Studio into WhatsApp, allowing users to build their own AI chatbot assistant and utilize it within the messaging software.
- AI Studio is being tested by a small number of WhatsApp beta testers on TestFlight, and it may be rolled out to all users based on feedback.
- Users can create unique AIs tailored to specific skills within WhatsApp, choosing from various AI roles and personality traits.
- In addition to AI Studio, Meta is testing other features in WhatsApp, including usernames, message deletion improvements, native iPad interface, and upcoming native iPad app for Instagram.
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Meta ‘Covertly Tracking’ Android Users Via Instagram, Facebook
- Meta Platforms halts Pixel script after researchers disclose potential tracking method impacting billions of Android users.
- Researchers found that Meta and Yandex used native Android apps to listen on localhost ports, linking web browsing data to user identities without consent.
- Native Android apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Yandex apps silently listened on fixed ports to de-anonymize users' browsing habits.
- Meta confirmed pausing the script in question and is in discussions with Google, while Yandex denied tracking Android users' web browsing, stating compliance with data protection standards.
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AR/VR Glasses Taking Shape
- AR/VR glasses are evolving, with devices like Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses relying on tethered smartphones, while Apple Vision Pro offers standalone AR and VR functions but is heavy and cumbersome.
- AR glasses now resemble regular spectacles with cameras and microphones for verbal prompts, simplifying design and enhancing user comfort.
- VR goggles are bulkier and require more processing power for immersive experiences, including high-resolution screens and accurate tracking for reduced motion sickness.
- To enhance functionalities in small glasses, tethering to a phone for compute power remains a simple solution, with mobile phone chipsets driving advancements.
- Edge AI plays a key role in AR/VR glasses, enabling efficient processing and diverse workloads for immersive experiences without compromising battery life.
- Connectivity challenges for tethered devices include determining the best communication standard between the glasses, smartphones, and network towers.
- New wireless standards are being developed to improve bandwidth and latency, with technologies like UWB and combo SoCs supporting AR/VR and gaming applications.
- Short-term solutions like cabled connections may guarantee better performance, but future AR/VR glasses aim for wireless technologies for seamless interactions.
- Edge AI technology contributes to low latency and high determinism for AR/VR glasses, improving human-machine interaction and creating new use cases.
- Enabling 6G through edge AI and compute brings high-performance computing directly to the base station, reducing processing delays and ensuring a seamless VR experience.
- As AR/VR glasses advance from goggles to glasses, AI-driven wearables will offer richer interactions and seamless user experiences.
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Meta’s reportedly shopping for exclusive content on its upcoming VR headset
- Meta, formerly Facebook, is reportedly in talks with Disney and A24 to secure exclusive streaming content for a new glasses-like AR headset codenamed 'Loma.'
- The headset is said to have an external puck that can be placed in your pocket, similar to the rumored 'Puffin' headset, which is extremely light and comes with a tethered compute puck.
- Meta's Andrew Bosworth has mentioned that the company constantly develops prototypes, with some never reaching production, hinting that Loma could be one of the potential projects at different stages of development.
- The price for the Loma headset is expected to be more than the $300 starting price of the Quest but less than the $3,500 base price of the Vision Pro headset.
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Here’s what’s inside Meta’s experimental new smart glasses
- Meta introduces Aria Gen 2 smart glasses as an experimental platform for AR, AI, and robotics research.
- The glasses feature an improved eye-tracking system, 3D hand and object tracking capabilities, and sensors for heart rate estimation.
- Aria Gen 2 also includes folding arms, weighs around 75 grams, and has an ambient light sensor for indoor-outdoor differentiation.
- Meta plans to open applications for researchers to utilize Aria Gen 2 later this year, expanding its range of smart glasses offerings.
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How Meta tracked your mobile browsing on Android without consent
- Meta tracked users' mobile browsing on Android without consent, including visits to adult sites, while logged into Facebook and Instagram.
- The data collected by Meta was used to serve personalized ads matching the users' recent interests.
- Meta linked browsing history to Facebook and Instagram profiles without obtaining user consent, a practice considered abusive and a violation of security principles by Google.
- Meta has stopped the tracking, but Google is already patching Chrome; regulators, especially in jurisdictions like the EU, may investigate Meta's behavior for privacy violations.
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Perfect Ten: 10 alternate travel options offered by MMORPGs
- MMORPGs offer alternative movement options beyond the default speed jog, ranging from running to teleporting and dancing.
- Running in MMORPGs can involve dashing, sprinting, or explicitly running, with some games having unique speed abilities for certain classes.
- Jumping has evolved from a limited feature in earlier MMORPGs to a common element with jumping puzzles and social jumping interaction.
- Mounted travel in MMORPGs goes beyond horses to include various forms like motorcycles, giant birds, and even floating eggs.
- Boats in MMORPGs serve as a shared form of travel, offering players a unique way to journey together like public transit.
- Walking, though a basic form of travel, is not always available in games, yet it adds to roleplaying and realism in character movement.
- Teleporting in MMORPGs provides fast travel options, whether through explicit teleportation or traveling to designated points for quick translocation.
- Flying in MMORPGs offers a unique experience, allowing players to soar through the virtual world, surpassing traditional travel methods.
- Travel powers encompass various abilities like super-jumping and super-running, providing unconventional ways to navigate game environments.
- Swimming in MMORPGs is a common feature that allows players to traverse water bodies, adding depth to exploration and gameplay.
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Interview: Kakao on Chrono Odyssey’s global parity, opt-out PvP, and embracing MMORPGs
- Kakao's Chrono Odyssey is generating excitement in the MMORPG genre with its upcoming release and aims to create a new trend in MMORPG design.
- The game's localization for the western market will have no major differences from the Eastern version, focusing on global parity.
- Chrono Odyssey's combat system draws inspiration from soulslike games, offering depth and accessibility to both action MMO veterans and tab-targeting players.
- The team plans for a synchronized launch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for a unified player experience.
- Dynamic weather, seasons, and diurnal cycles in the game impact gameplay by influencing player interactions with the world.
- Despite the trend of moving away from MMORPGs, Kakao is fully embracing the genre in Chrono Odyssey, focusing on cooperative gameplay and player interaction.
- Chrono Odyssey offers unique features like exploration freedom, logic-based events, time travel quests, and special gameplay mechanics through the Chronotector.
- Players can opt-out of PvP outside designated zones, ensuring that PvP content does not interfere with PvE-focused gameplay.
- In addition to combat, players can engage in non-combat activities like crafting, cooking, treasure hunting, and adventure-oriented content in Labyrinth.
- Interested players can register for the beta of Chrono Odyssey on Steam to experience the game firsthand.
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World of Warcraft posts an open letter to modders about ‘leveling the playing field’ of the addon scene
- Blizzard is making major changes to World of Warcraft's modding scene to 'level the playing field.'
- The studio posted an open letter to modders to clarify the upcoming addon changes, addressing confusion within the community.
- Blizzard aims to reduce the advantage some addons provide, making the game more approachable for all players.
- The studio plans to give 'many months' notice before implementing these changes and invites the community, including modders, to participate in testing.
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Snowflake and Meta team up to drive model innovation on Cortex AI
- Snowflake Inc. collaborates with Meta Platforms Inc. to integrate Llama 4 large language models into Snowflake's Cortex AI, allowing for a wide range of use cases and developer needs.
- Meta's models, trained with unlabeled text, image, and video data, are part of an effort to democratize access to developers worldwide for innovation and model enhancement.
- Snowflake customers like Tripadvisor are leveraging Llama models via Cortex for personalized recommendations, resulting in positive customer engagement and business impact.
- The partnership between Snowflake and Meta underscores the growing significance of models in agentic AI, with an emphasis on supporting complex business workflows and opportunities for AI advancements.
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