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Meta tests prediction-market app; DOJ seeks $1.2 billion from Binance hack

Meta is testing a prediction-market app allowing users to bet on outcomes with points instead of cash, aiming to engage users and diversify beyond social media. Meanwhile, the DOJ plans to seize $1.2 billion...

The Block · 4 hours ago · 1 min read

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Meta's Muse makes phone calls for paid subscribers, raises transparency concerns

Meta's Muse can now make phone calls on behalf of users with a paid subscription, enhancing its functionality as a personal assistant. While early users report positive experiences, concerns about transparency...

Engadget · 1 day ago · 1 min read

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Nvidia confirms chip tracking capability to combat semiconductor smuggling

Nvidia confirmed it can embed unique identifiers in its chips to comply with the Chip Security Act aimed at preventing semiconductor smuggling. This capability is crucial as it addresses U.S. concerns about...

MIT Tech Review · 1 day ago · 2 min read

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Google launches smart glasses with enhanced privacy features to restore trust.

Google has launched new smart glasses with enhanced privacy features, including an LED indicator for recording and sensors to prevent tampering. This focus on privacy aims to restore consumer trust amid...

Engadget · 1 day ago · 1 min read

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Tech giants deploy AI agents to autonomously manage consumer finances

Tech giants are deploying AI agents that autonomously manage finances, such as canceling subscriptions and negotiating insurance rates. These tools offer tangible savings but pose significant risks regarding...

NPR News · 3 days ago · 2 min read

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The Duo apps are coming, says Apple

The early iPhone Duo reviews were a bit hard on Apple’s new foldable for the lack of Duo-optimized apps available at the time of launch. But Apple says things are changing quickly on the software front. The...

TechCrunch · 7 days ago · 2 min read

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Meta launches Muse AI's custom 'spaces' feature for personalized user experiences

Meta's new "spaces" feature in its Muse AI app allows users to create customized environments for various activities, enhancing user engagement and interaction with AI. This move aims to differentiate Muse in...

The Verge · 7 days ago · 1 min read

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Developers access cheaper, better AI models amid declining GPU prices

Open-weight AI models are becoming cheaper and more capable, allowing developers to access them without the high costs of hardware. This trend, driven by reduced GPU prices, accelerated open-source model...

VentureBeat · 13 days ago · 2 min read

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Anthropic launches Claude Duet for select U.S. subscribers

Anthropic has launched Claude Duet, a personal AI agent available to select subscribers, designed to proactively assist users by completing tasks and generating daily briefings. Currently in preview for Claude...

Engadget · 13 days ago · 2 min read

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BaRupOn LLC buys 700 acres in East Texas for data centers

BaRupOn LLC's purchase of a 700-acre site in East Texas for data centers highlights a shift in the state's appeal for tech infrastructure due to rising energy demands and environmental concerns. This change...

Inside Climate News · 14 days ago · 1 min read

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Senators Wyden and Markey investigate Meta's AI smart glasses privacy risks

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey are investigating Meta's AI smart glasses due to serious privacy risks, including incidents of unauthorized recordings. They have demanded answers from Meta's CEO...

Engadget · 15 days ago · 1 min read