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Carl Pei teases Nothing’s first AI-native product; says it 'couldn't have been an app'
Nothing will launch its first AI-native product in December with a focus on productivity. The chief executive, Carl Pei, provided limited details about the product’s functions. It is suggested that the product may help users capture conversations and take notes. Other companies are also exploring wearable AI devices that focus on companionship or productivity.
Congress high command asks Karnataka govt to probe alleged sting op attempts against its CMs
Bengaluru's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reported suspicious meetings with a businessman wearing Meta smart glasses. He believes the meetings may have involved attempts to record or spy on him and his colleagues. Shivakumar stated that credible information exists about planned sting operations targeting his Cabinet members. The Congress high command has instructed an inquiry into these allegations.
From Her to Klara and the Sun, AI friendship moves beyond the screen
Advancements in artificial intelligence are leading to the development of AI companions for emotional support. Technologies, such as AI wearables and apps, focus on creating relationships through ongoing interactions. While companions provide emotional engagement, AI agents are tasked with completing specific actions and goals.
Meta beats expectations but legal penalties hit profit amid AI race
Meta beat investor expectations for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday as it doubles down on a global AI race but the social media giant's profits took a hit due to an $18 billion legal settlement with nearly all US states. The company reported $9.86 billion in profits from July to September, almost 50 percent below investor expectations, which Meta said was dragged down by a $9.9 billion charge related to the settlement.
EssilorLuxottica's smart glasses boom runs into tougher regulatory scrutiny
Smart glasses that resemble ordinary eyewear are under increased scrutiny from European regulators and advocacy groups, leaving investors questioning whether sales can keep booming as Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica
ET Graphics: Tech spots a spec-tacular future ahead
Forget the pocket—the next tech war is heading straight for your face. With AI glasses exploding as the latest battleground beyond smartphones, titans from Meta and Google to Alibaba and Samsung are racing to stitch cameras and virtual assistants directly into everyday eyewear.
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Does sound sell? Dolby’s Javier Foncillas on taking audio from phones and cars to smart glasses
Meta has announced its AI glasses that enable audio capture in Dolby Atmos for sharing on social media, enhancing user experiences. Dolby is expanding its reach from playback technologies to content capture with a focus on creators and social media. Research indicates that audio quality influences smartphone purchases, particularly in India, where mobile media consumption is high.
EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording
The European Union's central data regulator on Tuesday said smart glasses should give "clear warnings" when they are recording, after a public outcry in recent months over secretly filmed footage of girls and women. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned in its non-binding guidance to users and manufacturers that smart glasses raised "serious privacy concerns" as it seeks to increase awareness about the risks.
The rise of AI personal assistants and the battle for users' trust
Meta Connect recently unveiled Muse Charm, which serves as a personal AI assistant for users. This device can interact with emails, calendars, and other services to streamline life tasks. It represents a shift from traditional devices to persistent AI help that anticipates users' needs. While user trust and privacy concerns persist, tech companies are racing to develop autonomous agents. The future may see these assistants represented in various hardware forms.
Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, the country's data protection watchdog said Wednesday. "In the absence of any response from Shenzhen Qingcheng to the OAIC's preliminary inquiries, I have no assurance that it is protecting personal data of Australians as required by the Privacy Act," Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said.
META Stock at Nasdaq today: Meta Platforms Inc shares near all-time highs, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp-owner inches away from $2 trillion market value mark
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc, which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, were set for a fifth straight week of gains — their biggest five-week advance since late January 2023 — putting the social media giant less than 1 per cent away from the $2 trillion market value mark.
Meta shares soar after launch of Muse AI
Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant's AI agent which presents an opportunity to generate revenue beyond advertising. Concerns linger about whether Meta, which generates almost all of its revenue from advertising, will be able to make such monumental investments pay off.
US Market: Meta shares rebound as Muse AI agent fuels revenue hopes
Meta shares have rebounded as investor optimism grows around Muse, its AI agent aimed at creating revenue beyond advertising. The company faces scrutiny over heavy AI spending, privacy concerns and competition, but Muse’s early downloads, retail partnerships and integration with smart glasses could help Meta monetize its vast user base.
Meta launches Charm, a companion device to its Muse AI agent
The Muse Charm, shown at the end of this week's Connect keynote, is a keychain-sized, Tamagotchi-style device with a small screen that shows an animated avatar of the Muse assistant. In a demonstration during the event, Zuckerberg showed that you can tap a fingerprint sensor to start a conversation with it.
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giants
The insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Meta VR glasses, Muse pendant and more: Mark Zuckerberg unveils key products at Connect; check price, features and more
Meta VR glass price: Meta has launched new Ray-Ban Meta Audio and camera-free models amid recent backlash over privacy concerns. The social media giant is set to release the new VR glasses in 2027, emphasizing immersive experiences and holo-video calling. A charm device featuring the Muse assistant is also expected to launch in December. Meta aims to enhance user experience by integrating various services and improving audio features.
Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Mark Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions
The device, called Muse Charm, highlights a broader shift at the social media giant that has long sought to escape Apple and Google's operating systems with a platform of its own. Users can tap the gadget to access Muse directly, bypassing AI apps on smartphones.
Meta unveils its ‘most advanced device yet’: VR Glasses priced at $1,300, launching in Spring 2027
Meta has announced the release of its latest product, the Meta VR Glasses, scheduled for spring 2027. The glasses will weigh about 100 grams and will feature a two-part system for improved comfort and performance. They will support various entertainment platforms and will also feature gaming capabilities with over 75 available games at launch. The device will incorporate advanced AI for user interaction through voice and gestures.
Meta bets big on wearable AI, Muse as Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom
Zuckerberg has distanced himself and Meta from recent calls by rival companies for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that individual labs can and should ensure their technology is safe.
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent. The audio-only versions will complement the release of dozens of new smart glasses models that keep the video filming option.
Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday. The Muse agent is built on Meta's own AI models and is designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude.
From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet
The backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them has been strongest against Meta's Ray-Bans, which made smart glasses mainstream by pairing EssilorLuxottica's trendy designs with AI from the social media giant chasing "personal superintelligence."
Snap targets enterprises with Salesforce, Nvidia AI tools for augmented-reality glasses
Snap on Wednesday announced partnerships with companies including Salesforce, Nvidia and Amazon Web Services to integrate workplace tools into its Specs augmented-reality glasses, courting enterprise demand to carve a foothold in the heavily contested market.
Meta One brings Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Meta AI subscriptions under one umbrella
Meta is introducing Meta One, a new subscription service for its popular applications. This service bundles over fifty features across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Individual plans offer customisation and enhanced AI capabilities for users. Creator and business tiers provide tools for audience growth and management.
Meta launches subscriptions with enhanced AI features
The service, which has already hit 15 million subscriptions and trials during its phased introduction, aims to offer more than 50 features across Meta's platforms for content creation, audience engagement and business management.
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant, with sales now hitting the millions.
Meta Muse: Why is this new AI agent raising privacy concerns?
Meta introduced Muse, an AI assistant designed for task execution and personal assistance. This agent can send emails, book travel, and fill online forms for users. Muse operates across various applications, remembering details and working without constant human instructions. While Meta emphasises safety, internal tests revealed vulnerabilities and privacy concerns.
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