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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Model Turned Military Tool in China: A Surprising Twist

Chinese military researchers have found a new use for Meta's Llama AI model. They've adapted it to create a tool called "ChatBIT, " which is designed to help with military tasks like gathering intelligence and making decisions. This is a big deal because Meta shared Llama publicly to encourage open

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New AI Search Engine: Big Plans in the Tech Race

Have you ever wondered how the answers to your online questions are found? Tech giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is cooking up something new. They're building an artificial intelligence-based search engine. Why? To shake off its dependence on giants like Google and Bing. The search engine wor

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's AR Glasses: A Look into the Future

Meta's new Orion AR glasses are giving us a sneak peek into what the future might look like. These glasses, which are still in the prototype stage, are more than just a cool gadget. They're Meta's big bet to reduce dependence on smartphones and the app stores controlled by Apple and Google. Imagine

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Stock Shifts: A Closer Look at Key Players and Their Surprises

Let's take a peek at some big names in the stock market that made waves after regular trading hours. Microsoft took a dip of nearly 4%, disappointing investors with revenue expectations for the next quarter. Analysts had hoped for a bit more, around $69. 83 billion, but Microsoft was thinking more a

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Meta's Profits Jump 35% Thanks to Ads and AI

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 35% increase in quarterly profits. This boost is mainly due to strong advertising revenue and their push into artificial intelligence (AI). However, they warned about big spending on infrastructure for AI next year. Meta makes m

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Move: AI on Phones Becomes Reality

Meta has taken a big step in bringing powerful AI to our phones. They've made smaller, faster versions of their Llama AI models. These models run great on smartphones and tablets, opening up new ways to use AI. The new models are super fast and use less memory. They were made using a techni

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta Bans Jet-Tracking Accounts for Safety Reasons

Meta has recently taken down several accounts that tracked the whereabouts of private jets belonging to famous people like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. These accounts were removed from Meta's platforms, including Instagram, Threads, and soon, Facebook. The accounts were managed by J

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

New VR Gear Tops Console Sales Chart

Amazon's best-selling video game items list has a surprising new leader: the Meta Quest 3S. This wearable VR device, priced at $300, is making waves in the gaming world. It offers a budget-friendly option for those interested in virtual reality. The Quest 3S, with a resolution of 1, 832 x 1, 920, is

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Meta Quest 3S: A Week of Discovery

The Meta Quest 3S has been a game-changer for me after Hurricane Helene. Unlike its pricier sibling, the Quest 3, the 3S offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. The mixed reality feature is impressive, allowing me to interact with my living room while playing games. It's like turnin

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