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How You Can Avoid Using Meta AI

Meta AI hasn't been universally welcomed. Here are some tips if you want to avoid using it. SAN FRANCISCO — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search quer.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeJun 5th, 2024

Meta Quest 3S: everything we know about the leaked cheap VR headset

Here's everything we know about the rumored release date, price, and specs of the Meta Quest 3S......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices

Meta managers are accused of retaliation and covering up mistreatment of women. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Meta got hit Tuesday with a lawsuit alleging that the company knowingly.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Logitech"s new stylus for Oculus is what we want for Apple Vision Pro

Apple has arguably the best VR headset in the world with the Apple Vision Pro, but it's fallen behind Logitech on the one accessory it should have invented.Ligitech's MX Ink Stylus for Meta QuestIt's one of those ideas where you wonder why Apple didn.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Evangelical Christians more likely to avoid issue of racial injustice following murder of George Floyd, finds study

Following the murder of George Floyd, evangelical Christians were more likely to avoid the issue of racial injustice, while mainline Protestants and Black clergy addressed the topic in their congregations and in some cases took a stand against it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

iOS 17.6 Beta: Should You Install It?

Apple’s finally put iOS 17.6 into beta testing. And while some iPhone users might want to install the software, most iPhone users should avoid it. The company hasn’t confirmed a release date for the upgrade, but iPhone owners should expec.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

The Meta Quest just got an awesome new VR accessory

Learn more about Logitech's new stylus that works in VR and lets you draw, paint, and sculpt in 3D with your Meta Quest 3 headset......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer

A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia

Contract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Meta halts plans to train AI on Facebook, Instagram posts in EU

Meta was going to start training AI on Facebook and Instagram posts on June 26. Enlarge (credit: GreyParrot | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Meta has apparently paused plans to process mounds of user data to bring new AI ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

How to buy a home: 7 tips for negotiating like a pro

The main purpose of negotiation is to find a mutually acceptable solution for buyers and sellers. Good negotiations greatly improve relationships between buyers, sellers and agents. They also help avoid future problems and conflicts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Wire-cut forensic examinations currently too unreliable for court, new study says

A research article published June 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights the importance of careful application of high-tech forensic science to avoid wrongful convictions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Batman: Arkham Shadow is more faithful to the series than you think

Alongside a new story trailer, Meta outlined exactly how true Batman: Arkham Shadow's VR gameplay is to Rocksteady's Arkham series......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

WhatsApp’s New AI Features are Designed for Businesses

Businesses on WhatsApp will get a bit of help from AI. The post WhatsApp’s New AI Features are Designed for Businesses appeared first on Phandroid. Meta recently announced some upcoming changes to WhatsApp, which integrates some nift.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says

EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) The European Center for Digital Rights, known as Noyb, has filed complaints in 11 European countries to halt Meta's.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out [U: Investigations]

Update: Both the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Commission have now launched investigations into the legality of making it opt-out instead of opt-in. If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train i.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

DuckDuckGo offers “anonymous” access to AI chatbots through new service

DDG offers LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral for factually-iffy conversations. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) On Thursday, DuckDuckGo unveiled a new "AI Chat" service that allows users to converse with four mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Users hate it.

Instagram is testing a new way of displaying ads called 'ad break' Meta's Instagram has concocted a new way to keep you from doomscrolling, but you're not going to like it.Called "ad break," it's a new way of displaying ads on the platform, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

How You Can Avoid Using Meta AI

Meta AI hasn't been universally welcomed. Here are some tips if you want to avoid using it. SAN FRANCISCO — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search quer.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

How Anthropic Designed Itself to Avoid OpenAI’s Mistakes

The AI company Anthropic also has an unorthodox corporate structure. But that's where the similarities to OpenAI end. Last Thanksgiving, Brian Israel found himself being asked the same question again and again. [time-brightcove not.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

A free update just made the Quest 3 way better

Meta significantly upgraded the Quest 3's mixed reality quality in the latest v66 update......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024