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Meta Reportedly Buys 3% Stake in Smart Glasses Partner EssilorLuxottica
- Meta has purchased a 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses, one of Meta's smart glasses partners.
- The stake is valued at about €3 billion ($3.5 billion) as reported by Bloomberg.
- Meta and EssilorLuxottica have collaborated on AI-powered smart glasses, with Meta selling Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses featuring AI technology.
- The reported deal signifies Meta's focus on distributing its services through its own devices and offers EssilorLuxottica a stronger presence in the tech industry.
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Overwatch 2 previews Season 18, Hearthstone launches Lost City of Ungoro and a new-old podcast
- Overwatch 2 previews Season 18 updates focusing on refining game modes and UI improvements.
- Season 18 of Overwatch will introduce an unranked version of Stadium and a big update for perks.
- A new Talkstone podcast series by Hearthstone has been launched, focusing on the game's esports scene.
- Hearthstone has released Lost City of Un'Goro with 145 new cards and new keywords.
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Diablo IV’s new $5 microtransaction bundles are getting the cold shoulder from the community
- Diablo IV introduced $5 skin bundles as microtransactions in the online ARPG, disappointing the community.
- Season 9 bundles offer six reskins themed around specific classes but are criticized for being too similar to in-game gear cosmetics.
- Players sarcastically comment that the skins are unappealing and not worth the price.
- Critics mention that cosmetics in Diablo IV lack clarity due to the game's perspective, questioning the value of such microtransactions.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 525: Microsoftpocalypse
- This week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast covers the impact of Microsoft layoffs on the MMO industry.
- Topics include Ship of Heroes' launch date, John Smedley's new MMOFPS game, and Guild Wars 2 teasers.
- The podcast features news, discussions on various MMOs, and updates on the gaming industry.
- Overall, the episode provides insights into recent industry developments and upcoming MMO releases.
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The Verge
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Zoom’s new Meta Quest app encourages taking video calls in VR
- Zoom has released a standalone app for Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to join or host virtual reality meetings as their Meta Avatar.
- The new app works with any free or paid Zoom license and is compatible with Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest Pro, and Quest 2 headsets.
- Zoom has been moving towards AI avatars joining meetings on users' behalf. Users can now join meetings using their persona and use AI avatars to convey short messages to their team.
- Users on Zoom for Quest can see other participants regardless of whether they are using the desktop, mobile, or web app. Passthrough mode is also supported on Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Quest Pro headsets.
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TechCrunch
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Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source
- Activision has taken down the 'Call of Duty: WWII' game after hackers exploited a flaw in a specific PC version of the game, leading to players' computers being hacked.
- The company announced the offline status of the Microsoft Store version of the game due to investigating reports of an issue, which was later revealed to be related to hacks.
- Players complained on social media about being hacked while playing the game, with reports of a remote code execution exploit affecting the safety of playing the game on PC.
- Activision took down the Microsoft Store and Game Pass versions of the game due to an old flaw not patched on these versions, contrasting with the Steam version, with the online status still down as the company works on a fix.
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World of Warcraft slots The War Within’s last big patch, Ghosts of K’aresh, for August 5
- Blizzard is set to release Patch 11.2: Ghost of K’aresh for World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion on August 5th.
- The upcoming patch introduces a new zone in the void, continues the Worldsoul Saga story campaign, adds the Tazavesh city hub, and includes new raid, dungeon, and delve content.
- New systems like Phase Diving and Ecological Succession will be introduced along with Season 3 featuring a new rotation of Mythic+ dungeons.
- Various features of the patch will unlock gradually, with the expansion story conclusion scheduled for August 12th and the final raid wing releasing on August 26th.
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Global VC funding climbs to $91B in second quarter as AI leads investment trends
- Global venture capital funding reached $91 billion in the second quarter, showing an increase from the same period last year.
- AI companies drove the VC market, securing $40 billion in funding, with Scale AI Inc. receiving a substantial portion.
- U.S.-based startups dominated funding, with $60 billion raised, emphasizing investor confidence in domestic innovation.
- Total global venture funding for the first half of 2025 hit $205 billion, with a trend towards larger deals favoring scale over early-stage risk.
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Apple AI Model Head Reportedly Leaving For Meta
- Apple's manager for artificial intelligence (AI) models, Ruoming Pang, is reportedly leaving for Meta, according to Bloomberg News.
- Pang joined Apple from Google in 2021 and is the latest high-profile hire for Meta's new superintelligence group.
- Meta is on a larger hiring spree for AI talent, including offering Pang a significant yearly package, part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recruitment strategy. They have also hired researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic.
- This departure marks a setback for Apple's AI project as Meta continues to attract top AI talent with generous compensation packages, including substantial signing bonuses and yearly compensation.
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Lamborghini Launches New Temerario GT3 in Wilder World Metaverse via Fast ForWorld and Animoca Brands
- Automobili Lamborghini partners with Animoca Brands to launch new Temerario GT3 in Metaverse.
- Temerario and Temerario GT3 debut in Wilder World, a photorealistic open-world metaverse.
- Digital Vehicle Library available on Fast ForWorld, expanding Lamborghini's digital presence.
- Limited-edition digital collectibles of luxury sports cars available starting July 11.
- Collaboration marks a significant step towards creating a digital twin of real-world vehicles.
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Apple’s Foundational Models Lead Joins Meta: Report
- Ruoming Pang, manager of Apple’s foundational models team, has joined Meta after being offered a lucrative package.
- Pang worked at Apple as a 'distinguished software engineer' since 2021, following a 15-year tenure at Google.
- Meta also hired researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg focuses on building a 'superintelligence' team.
- Apple faced challenges retaining talent, with senior executive Tom Gunter leaving and engineers of MLX almost leaving before counteroffers.
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Meta poaches one of Apple’s top AI brains
- Meta has successfully poached Ruoming Pang, a key AI executive from Apple who led the company's foundational models team.
- Meta is assembling a new superintelligence team and offering lucrative pay packages of up to $100 million to attract top AI talent from companies like OpenAI and Google.
- Pang's departure from Apple could adversely impact the company's AI efforts, leading to potential challenges in developing practical and useful AI features like Siri.
- Apple is now facing the task of reshuffling responsibilities within its AI team, with Pang's foundational team set to report to Zhifeng Chen following his exit.
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Meta reportedly snatches Apple’s AI head as tech talent war heats up
- Meta has reportedly hired Ruoming Pang, Apple’s top AI executive, in a major talent acquisition move, offering him a lucrative package.
- Pang led a team at Apple working on language models for AI and Siri, making his departure a setback for Apple's AI ambitions.
- Pang will join Meta along with other prominent figures as Apple's AI team may see more exits in the future.
- Zhifeng Chen will now lead the AFM team at Apple after Pang's departure; Apple's AI strategy is overseen by Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell.
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TechCrunch
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Meta reportedly recruits Apple’s head of AI models
- Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, is leaving to work at Meta as part of Mark Zuckerberg's new AI superintelligence unit.
- Pang previously led Apple's team for training AI foundation models, which have not been as successful as competitors' models like those from OpenAI and Meta.
- His departure from Apple may indicate ongoing challenges within the company's AI unit, with rumors of more exits to follow.
- Pang's expertise in developing small, on-device AI models could be beneficial for Meta, as Zuckerberg continues to recruit talent from major AI players.
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Apple Loses Key AI Executive to Meta's Multimillion-Dollar Hiring Spree
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is offering massive pay packages to AI engineers in a hiring spree, leading to Apple losing a key AI executive to Meta.
- Ruoming Pang, who managed a team working on Apple's large language models, is moving to Meta, attracted by a lucrative deal worth tens of millions of dollars per year.
- Meta has been recruiting AI experts from various companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Scale AI.
- Apple's struggle to compete in AI features has led to internal impact, as the company faced delays in its promised Siri features and recently underwent AI team restructuring.
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