Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced its plans to sell a new pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses called Specs to consumers starting in 2026. The Specs will feature see-through lenses, an AI assistant, and a smaller, lighter design compared to previous models. The company hopes to capitalize on its developer ecosystem…
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Apple has unveiled its new user interface, Liquid Glass, which is set to unify the experience of using Apple devices. However, the initial beta release has raised concerns about the legibility of notifications and the Control Center. Despite its flaws, there are signs that the updated design system will receive more attention to detail over…
French AI lab Mistral has announced its first family of reasoning models, Magistral, which works through problems step-by-step for improved consistency and reliability. Magistral comes in two flavors: Magistral Small and Magistral Medium, with the latter being more capable but still underperforming compared to other leading AI labs in certain areas. Despite this, Mistral touts…
Apple has announced significant updates to its Wallet app, making it more travel-friendly. The app will soon be able to store digital versions of passports, and boarding passes will gain new features, including links to terminal maps and the ability to track AirTagged luggage. These updates aim to simplify travel and make it easier for…
Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has appointed Richard Fontaine, a national security expert, to its long-term benefit trust. This move comes as the company expands its presence in the national security sector, partnering with major players like Palantir and AWS. Fontaine’s expertise will help guide Anthropic through complex decisions related to AI and security,…
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock made a rare public appearance at the Bloomberg Tech conference, where he was questioned about the company’s progress with marquee customer BMW. Despite releasing videos of its robots at work, Figure AI has yet to provide specifics about the contractual relationship with BMW. The company is seeking to raise a…
IBM has acquired Seek AI, a startup that offers an AI platform for enterprise data analysis. The acquisition is part of IBM’s strategy to grow its investments in AI, particularly in the enterprise sector. Seek AI’s technology will be integrated into IBM’s Watsonx AI Labs, a new AI accelerator in NYC that aims to bring…
Elon Musk has announced the rollout of XChat, a new version of X’s direct messaging feature, with support for vanishing messages, encryption, and file sharing. However, the service has faced instability issues and questions have been raised about its security, particularly with Musk’s claim of “Bitcoin-style” encryption. The updated XChat is expected to be available…
A recent bug in compliance company Vanta’s system exposed private data of some of its customers to other Vanta customers. The company has confirmed the incident, stating that it was caused by a product code change and not an intrusion. The affected data includes employee account information, such as names, roles, and configurations of tools…
Tesla has filed new trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi” after its previous attempts to secure trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service hit roadblocks. The company aims to use the trademarks for its autonomous ride-hailing service, related mobile app, and vehicles. Tesla’s applications are pending review by the USPTO, which may take months…