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Meta’s Smart Glasses Win In AI Wearables
Jony Ive Confirms Hardware Project with OpenAI
AI-Powered Teller System Sells Train Tickets
Everything Else You Need To Know

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Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Lead Wearables

Despite a tough year for AI gadgets, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have outperformed expectations.

With stylish designs and practical features like photo and video recording, these glasses resonate with consumers, offering AI-powered functions without relying solely on them.

However, Meta now faces the challenge of improving AI features to ensure that users see long-term value in the product, especially with growing competition in the wearable space.

Jony Ive Confirms AI Hardware Project with OpenAI

Jony Ive, former Apple designer, has confirmed his collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on a new AI hardware project.

The venture, which is being funded by Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, is still in its early stages with just 10 employees.

Details about the device are scarce, but it is reportedly inspired by generative AI’s potential to surpass traditional software in handling complex user tasks.

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AI-Powered System Sells Train Tickets

Someone selling train tickets?

Nope.

This is just a video screen.

The actual video and audio is produced in real-time by AI. pic.twitter.com/hwGzvDf9JK

— Brian Roemmele (@BrianRoemmele) September 22, 2024

Instead of a live teller, this system features a video screen where the AI generates the automated interactions, mimicking human behavior and selling tickets in real time.

This innovation streamlines customer service, offers a lifelike experience, and removes the need need for a human attendant.

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Everything Else You Need To Know

The Google TV Streamer On Shelves Early: Google’s new $99.99 Chromecast successor is being spotted in stores ahead of its official launch, offering 32GB of storage, with 26GB available out of the box.

Apollo’s Multibillion-Dollar Offer For Intel: Apollo Global Management has reportedly offered up to $5 billion in an “equity-like investment” for Intel, amid ongoing rumors of Qualcomm’s interest in acquiring the company.

Facebook Faces Labor Court In Kenya: Meta is facing a labor court case in Kenya following its abrupt layoff of 185 content moderators, after previous attempts to settle and appeal were rejected.

TikTok Launches Expanded Subscriptions Feature: TikTok has rolled out its redesigned “Subscription” feature, allowing creators in select regions to offer exclusive content and perks to paying subscribers, expanding its monetization tools beyond just LIVE content.

Console & Mobile Players Back In Stardew Valley: Stardew Valley’s massive 1.6 update, featuring new pets, dialogue, interactions, and a new farm, will soon be available for console and mobile players.

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