Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Bans have a discreet camera on the front, for taking photos not just when you ask them to, but also when their AI features trigger it with certain keywords such as “look.” That means the smart glasses collect a ton of photos, both deliberately taken and otherwise. But the company won’t commit to […]
How many times has Kirby Smart beaten Alabama? Examining head-to-head record after Georgia loses in Week 5
On September 28, Alabama proved it’s still the same old Alabama, just in a shiny new package. Jalen Milroe and his offense set the tone, and true freshman Ryan Williams finished it in style with his magnificent 75-yard TD press. Kalen DeBoer proved he could be Nick Saban’s successful successor, while Kirby Smart fell to […]
Meta rethinks smart glasses with Orion
Meta Connect 2024 was this week, showcasing new hardware and software to support two of the company’s big ambitions: AI and the metaverse. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced new Quest headsets, updates to Meta’s Llama AI model, and real-time video capabilities of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The biggest reveal, though, was Orion, a true AR glasses […]
First TikTok, now smart cars: How Biden’s new proposed ban will affect U.S. automakers
The White House issued a long-anticipated proposal Monday that would ban Chinese smart cars because internet-connected vehicles pose a national security risk. The proposal, made amid an escalating trade war, could affect U.S. automakers and suppliers that rely on certain hardware to enable connected vehicle systems. “This is both strategic political theater designed to head […]
Ome’s $129 smart knob lets you turn off stove burners remotely
Quick confession: I take a picture of my stove before I leave on long trips. I’ve been living with OCD my entire life, and this is one of the little lifehacks I’ve created to silence that anxiety. In this case, it’s the very real and perfectly understandable concern that I’ve left the gas on and […]