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Unisa and UBU Metaverse pioneer immersive learning experiences
- UBU partnered with the University of South Africa (Unisa) for two metaverse events, setting new standards for hybrid educational experiences.
- The Advancing African Digital Humanities Summit featured interactive workshops, gamification, and AI-driven personalities, fostering critical discussions on digital humanities in Africa.
- The Academic Development Open Virtual Hub Student Digital Resilience Programme equipped Unisa students with digital skills through workshops, an AI Hackathon, and interactive zones.
- Collaboration between UBU and Unisa aims to make high-quality digital skills more accessible and engaging, showcasing the potential of immersive education.
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WhatsApp finally launches version of app for iPad
- Meta has finally launched WhatsApp for iPad allowing users to easily download the app on the larger device.
- The app enables users to link it with their phone to receive notifications on both devices and includes features like video and audio calls with up to 32 people.
- Meta says the new WhatsApp app for iPad is 'ideal for multitasking' and includes features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over to view multiple apps at once.
- The app ensures end-to-end encryption to protect personal messages, calls, and media, and offers extra privacy features like chat lock for private conversations.
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After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad
- WhatsApp for iPad is now available on the App Store, more than 15 years after the messaging service and the first iPad launched.
- The WhatsApp for iPad supports features like audio and video calls with up to 32 people, camera usage, and screen sharing during calls.
- It works with iPadOS features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over, allowing multitasking alongside other apps.
- Previously, iPad users had to use the web version or desktop apps for Mac or PC to access WhatsApp on a larger screen.
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Inside the Meta monopoly trial
- Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is known for quickly replicating popular features from startups and integrating them into its platforms.
- The company's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp has raised antitrust concerns, leading to a trial against the FTC.
- The trial is focused on whether Meta bought these companies to foster their growth or to stifle competition, with significant implications for the industry.
- The Verge's Lauren Feiner provides insights into the ongoing trial proceedings, shedding light on the arguments presented and their potential impact.
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New World has a new game director as Katy Kaszynski takes over for Scot Lane
- Game director Scot Lane has departed the New World team and has been replaced by Katy Kaszynski.
- Katy Kaszynski, along with new creative director Dan Henuber and product owner Joel Clift, signal a full shift in development leadership.
- Scot Lane has moved to another venture within Amazon Games, while Kaszynski introduces the living roadmap for New World Aeternum.
- The Q&A video also discussed various game updates including progression rewards, upcoming weapon, stealth mechanics, Gorgonite weapon schematics, PvP focus, and future development plans.
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Texas Set to Impose App Store Age Verification Rules
- Texas is close to implementing age verification standards for Apple and Google's app stores, with a bill requiring users under 18 to get parental permission for downloads and in-app purchases.
- Apple and Google oppose the bill, stating it imposes blanket age data sharing requirements on all apps, leading to conflict between Meta and the tech giants.
- Child safety groups have supported the age verification bill after years of advocating for digital marketplace regulation to prioritize safety over profit.
- Similar age verification bills have been passed in Utah and proposed in multiple other states amidst concerns over children's exposure to harmful content online.
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A former top Meta exec says AI is doomed if artists want tech firms to ask for permission to train models on their work
- Former Meta executive Nick Clegg warns that requiring tech firms to ask artists for permission to train models on their work would kill the AI industry in the UK.
- Clegg believes it would be implausible for companies to seek permission from artists before training models, considering the vast amounts of data needed.
- He mentioned that the UK government introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill allowing AI training on creative works unless copyright holders opt out.
- Singer Elton John criticized the bill, calling it 'criminal' and expressing readiness to take legal action against tech companies engaging in 'theft' of copyrighted material.
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How to start WhatsApp voice chats with group participants
- WhatsApp now supports voice chats in group conversations of all sizes, previously restricted to large groups.
- To start a voice chat in a WhatsApp group conversation, swipe up from the bottom of the chat and hold for a moment. Minimum of three participants needed.
- No one in the group chat is notified when a voice chat starts, giving the freedom to join or leave the conversation silently.
- Voice chats allow for easy transition from messaging to voice conversations with group members, with each participant having the autonomy to join or leave as desired.
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Medium
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What’s Next for Product Management in an AI-Driven World?
- AI is revolutionizing product management, requiring senior PMs to adapt to stay ahead of the game.
- Moving from reactive to proactive, product managers now aim for anticipatory design to predict user needs accurately.
- In AI-driven products, it's crucial to establish bolder North Star metrics that inspire innovation rather than traditional engagement metrics.
- PMs are evolving into strategic architects due to generative AI, focusing on platform thinking and enabling ecosystem designers for future success.
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Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XI and the comfort of being done
- The author reflects on his experience with Final Fantasy XI, where he wanted to play as a Dragoon but ended up playing as a White Mage for practical reasons.
- Despite reaching level 99 as a Dragoon and having the ability to play it anytime, the author finds himself opting for other jobs like Rune Fencer and Blue Mage, indicating a sense of being satisfied and 'done' with Dragoon.
- The author discusses the inevitability of players reaching a point of completion or satisfaction in MMORPGs and the importance of accepting when one is 'done' with a game.
- The author emphasizes that it is normal for players to grow tired or bored of a game after investing a significant amount of time into it, even if the game continues to receive updates and improvements.
- While acknowledging his deep enjoyment of Final Fantasy XIV, the author recognizes that it is acceptable to reach a point of saturation with a game, despite societal expectations for perpetual engagement.
- The author reflects on the nostalgia and emotional attachment to games like Final Fantasy XI, appreciating their significance while also understanding that it is okay to move on when the time comes.
- The article highlights the need for players to recognize when they are finished with a game, even if it feels difficult to say goodbye or transition to something new, without succumbing to a sense of entitlement for endless enjoyment.
- The author concludes by welcoming feedback and mentions exploring new content in the game, showcasing a balanced perspective on continuing to engage with a game while also acknowledging the potential for reaching a point of completion.
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TechCrunch
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Here are the nuclear fission startups backed by Big Tech
- Tech companies in the U.S. are seeking stable power sources like nuclear fission to meet increasing electricity demands for data centers amidst AI growth.
- Nuclear fission has seen a resurgence due to new reactor designs like small modular reactors (SMRs) that offer more flexibility in meeting energy needs.
- Companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have invested in nuclear startups and signed agreements to secure power for their data centers.
- Kairos Power, backed by Google, is developing small modular reactors using molten fluoride salt for cooling and enhanced safety measures.
- Oklo, supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is focused on reducing nuclear waste through its liquid metal-cooled reactor design tailored for data centers.
- Saltfoss plans to deploy SMRs on ships to create a 'Power Barge,' while TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, is working on a larger reactor with molten salt energy storage.
- TerraPower's Natrium reactor features molten salt heat storage, allowing for steady energy production even during periods of low demand.
- X-Energy, supported by Amazon, is developing high-temperature, gas-cooled reactors to generate electricity using fuel 'pebbles' and helium gas.
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The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG deserves a theme park or ride of its own?
- MapleStory is getting its own theme park attraction in Seoul, South Korea, sparking curiosity about MMORPGs getting amusement park treatments in the West.
- The difference in treatment between MMORPGs in the West and overseas is highlighted, with mentions of WoW having a park in China but not in the West.
- The article raises the question of which MMO deserves a theme park or ride, emphasizing the importance of MMORPGs in mainstream culture.
- The Daily Grind segment invites MMORPG players to share their opinions on which MMORPG they think should have a theme park attraction.
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Insider
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Meta's Llama AI team has been bleeding talent. Many top researchers have joined French AI startup Mistral.
- Meta's Llama AI team has been losing many top researchers to Mistral, a French AI startup founded by former Meta researchers.
- Departures of key Llama model creators are raising concerns about Meta's ability to retain top AI talent and compete with open-source rivals like Mistral.
- Mistral, co-founded by Timothée Lacroix and Guillaume Lample, is developing powerful open-source models that directly challenge Meta's AI efforts.
- The exodus of talented researchers has put pressure on Meta's AI strategy and its flagship models like Behemoth and Llama 4.
- Meta's open-source Llama models shaped its AI strategy, but many original creators have left, impacting the company's competitive positioning.
- The departure of key researchers and shifting leadership within Meta's AI team suggest challenges in maintaining its early lead in AI innovation.
- Meta's inability to keep pace with faster-moving rivals like Mistral raises questions about its AI research and development capabilities.
- The significant departures from Meta, seen notably at Mistral, indicate a shift in the landscape of AI research and development.
- Meta's decline in setting the pace for AI innovation is evident as competitors like Google and OpenAI prioritize features like reasoning models.
- Meta's once-prominent position in AI innovation has been challenged by the talent drain and the emergence of more agile open-source AI initiatives.
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Apple ‘Plans AI Smart Glasses’ For Next Year
- Apple is aiming to release smart glasses similar to Meta’s Ray-Ban models by the end of 2026 to stay competitive in the AI trend.
- The smart glasses, known internally as N50 and now as N401, will have dedicated processors, cameras, microphones, and speakers for various functions like voice input for Siri, phone calls, music playing, live translations, and navigation.
- Apple is also working on augmented reality (AR) glasses for the future. Compared to Meta's glasses, Apple's smart glasses are said to be better made.
- Meanwhile, Meta plans to release higher-end models of its smart glasses with displays in the coming years, while Apple has faced challenges in AI development and is exploring new products like an AirPod with cameras.
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Insider
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Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun says current AI models lack 4 key human traits
- Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, highlighted that current AI models lack four key human traits - understanding the physical world, persistent memory, reasoning ability, and complex action planning.
- To address this limitation in AI, a shift in training methods is required, as many tech companies are adding capabilities onto existing AI models to enhance performance.
- LeCun emphasized the need for world-based models that are trained on real-life scenarios and have higher cognitive abilities compared to traditional pattern-based AI.
- Meta is experimenting with a non-generative AI model called V-JEPA, which learns by predicting missing parts of videos using abstract representations, similar to how chemists establish hierarchies for understanding matter.
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