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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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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Might Help You Spot AI-Generated Images Soon

Ever struggled to tell if an image was made by AI? Google Photos might soon help you out! A recent update to the app suggests it could start showing info that says whether a picture was created or edited with AI. This would be really handy, as AI-tweaked photos are everywhere these days. In the nex

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

EU Court Limits Meta's Data Use for Ads

The European Union Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that Meta, formerly known as Facebook, cannot use all personal data obtained from users for targeted advertising without restrictions. This decision follows a long-standing challenge dating back to 2014 and reflects the EU's principle of 'data min

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Bring Your Ideas to Life: Meta's Revolutionary AI-Powered Video Generator

Movie Gen, a revolutionary AI-powered video generator, is set to change the way we create and consume film content. By harnessing the power of natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, this innovative tool can transform your ideas into stunning high-definition videos with just a f

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking New Dimensions: The Future of Virtual Reality

Imagine stepping into a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Welcome to the metaverse, where technology has finally brought us one step closer to a holodeck-like experience. Meta's latest innovation, Hyperscape, is revolutionizing the way we interact with virtual environments

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Dark Side of Tech: How Ordinary Glasses Can Unlock Private Info

Two Harvard students have stumbled upon a shocking hack that uses facial recognition technology to extract intimate details from strangers. They rigged up a pair of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses with a powerful language model, allowing them to identify and access personal info on complete strangers the

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses: A Privacy Nightmare Unveiled

Imagine being able to see into someone's life just by glancing at them. This isn’t science fiction, it’s a chilling reality demonstrated by two Harvard engineering students. They created a program called "I-Xray" that, when combined with public facial recognition databases, allows Meta’s smart glass

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