Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's AI hiring spree Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree AI researchers have recently been asking themselves a version of the question, “Is that really Zuck?“ As first reported by Bloomberg, the Meta CEO has been personally asking top AI talent to join his new “superintelligence” AI lab and reboot Llama. His recruiting […]
Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses
Snapchat's latest subscription tier will get you 'hundreds' of lenses Snapchat’s latest subscription tier will get you ‘hundreds’ of lenses Snapchat has launched a new subscription tier that offers access to a wider selection of lenses and augmented-reality experiences. The Lens Plus subscription costs $8.99 per month and will include lenses made by Snapchat and […]
Snapchat is now on the Apple Watch
Snapchat is now on the Apple Watch Snapchat’s Apple Watch app offers basic messaging functionality. | Image: Snapchat What’s Snapchat without the ability to snap and send photos to your friends? It’s the social platform’s new Apple Watch app that instead provides a quick way to preview messages and reply right from your wrist. Joining […]
The Razr Ultra proves flip phones are almost ready
The Razr Ultra proves flip phones are almost ready Phones that flip and fold have been The Next Big Thing so long it almost seems like they might never happen. Even as they’ve gotten better, faster, and more durable, devices from Google, Samsung, and others have just had too many compromises. (They also cost way […]
Why one obscure app could help crumble Meta’s empire
Why one obscure app could help crumble Meta's empire Why one obscure app could help crumble Meta’s empire If the question, “Who is Meta’s biggest rival?” were on a Family Feud survey, TikTok would likely be the winning answer. In the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case against the Facebook and Instagram owner, the government’s response […]
Snap’s AR Spectacles now support a virtual keyboard and GPS
Snap's AR Spectacles now support a virtual keyboard and GPS Snap’s AR Spectacles now support a virtual keyboard and GPS Snap’s AR Spectacles can now access location data so they can point you to your destination. | Screenshot: Snap Six months after introducing its fifth-generation Spectacles and the second version featuring AR capabilities, Snap has […]
Snapchat is rolling out AI-powered video lenses
Snapchat is rolling out AI-powered video lenses Snapchat Platinum subscribers will now be able to use video lenses featuring AI generated animals or flowers, Snap announced today. There will initially be three of the lenses, which Snap calls “AI Video Lenses.” The fox lens, for example, can have a fox snuggle on your shoulder, while […]