Meta says it is not threatening to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe
Reports earlier this week revealed that in its annual report to the US securities and exchange commission, Meta wrote about its concerns over rules governing data transfer between countries, which are under scrutiny from regulators......»»
I lived with two pairs of smart glasses, but only one is worth buying
I've worn the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses, and have learned enough to know which one is worth buying......»»
Using fire management to see how ticks... tick
The morning alarm goes off, and it's time to get ready for work. Ph.D. student Samuel Gilvarg has already pretreated his clothes with permethrin insecticide. All that's left is to pull his socks up and over his pant legs......»»
Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government hav.....»»
WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US, but there’s a new challenge ahead
A recent report revealed that WhatsApp adoption in the US is growing, especially as users look for a better way to chat between iOS and Android devices. Meta has now confirmed that WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly users in the US – but the.....»»
Surging heat stress for workers in Europe, Central Asia: UN
A growing number of workers face exposure to heat stress, even in regions with traditional mild climates, the UN said on Thursday, warning that humanity was suffering an "extreme heat epidemic"......»»
Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot......»»
Non-native species are threatening vulnerable Svalbard plant life, study warns
New, non-native plant species are constantly being found in Svalbard, and researchers are working to ascertain what threat these species pose to the native plants......»»
China poised to lead global auto market, S&P Global says
BYD has emerged as a top 10 manufacturer, and evolving retail networks and new factories in Europe offer opportunities for Chinese automakers. Despite European and North American tariffs, they continue to push forward......»»
Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like a psychedelic Fruit Ninja
Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»
Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like psychedelic Fruit Ninja
Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»
Mark Zuckerberg claims open-source is "necessary for a positive AI future"
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg pushes for a future of open-source AI......»»
VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»
Is your child"s photo on their school Facebook page? What does this mean for their privacy?
If you search most primary or high school websites, you will likely find images of happy, smiling children......»»
"Truly frightening": Pesticides increasingly laced with forever chemicals
Toxic "forever chemicals" are increasingly being used in US pesticides, threatening human health as they contaminate waterways and are sprayed on staple foods, a study said Wednesday......»»
The Quest 3 is getting a personal assistant courtesy of Meta AI
The experimental Meta AI on Quest can answer questions, translate text, and offer fashion advice on the fly......»»
AI just came to VR in a big way
Meta just announced a huge AI update for the Meta Quest 3, Quest Pro, and Quest 2......»»
There’s Another Chance to See the Northern Lights This Week
Don’t worry if you missed them in May—due to another geomagnetic storm, the northern lights might again be seen at lower latitudes across the US and Europe, from as early as Tuesday night......»»
Meta unveils Llama 3.1, its biggest and best open source model yet
The new LLM will be available in three sizes — 8B, 70B, and 405B parameters — the latter being the largest open-source AI built to date.....»»
Counter-drug strategies in Central America are worsening deforestation, threatening many species of birds
Activities associated with cocaine trafficking threaten two-thirds of the most important landscapes in Central America for 196 forest bird species, including 67 migratory species. This is the key takeaway from a study that colleagues and I published.....»»
Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea
"Core on deck!" For two months, whenever I heard that cry, I would run up to the deck of the JOIDES Resolution to watch the crew pull up a 30-foot (10-meter) cylindrical tube filled with layered, multicolored rock and sediment drilled from the seaflo.....»»