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Mark Zuckerberg on Monday predicted a future where hundreds of millions of people regularly wear AI-powered smart glasses like Meta's Ray-Bans.

Mark Zuckerberg predicts a future where nearly everyone is wearing AI-powered smart glasses

“Unlike language, where we don’t have mathematical models to describe what the next word should be, when it comes to physics, we do have those models. And what we’re seeing is that machine learning is actually quite good at computation, not just pattern recognition,” said co-founder Darren Garvey.

BeyondMath’s ‘digital wind tunnel’ puts a physics-based AI simulation to work on F1 cars

8K is definitely the future and it’s exciting seeing its production and usage increase as 8K adoption continues to grow. 8K content is expanding its library in areas ranging from sports broadcasting to cinematic productions, digital signage to medical imaging, and even within some streaming platforms. As a result...

BZBGEAR Award-Winning 8K Gear Amplifies Today, Future-Proofs Tomorrow

Luma AI, a San Francisco-based startup, released Dream Machine 1.5 on Monday, marking a significant advancement in AI-powered video generation. This latest version of their text-to-video model offers enhanced realism, improved motion tracking, and more intuitive prompt understanding. “Dream Machine 1.5 is here,” Luma AI announced on X.com. “Now with...

Luma AI’s Dream Machine 1.5 creates mind-blowing videos from simple text

Meta has been adding new features to WhatsApp for quite a while now, and it seems the company has one more that will likely roll out soon. In the latest beta version, the app introduces a new option called "Chat theme," allowing you to customize the appearance of chats. WhatsApp...

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Before you recycle or trade in that old phone, there's a third option option everyone should know about. You can also convert it into a free home security cam with a few minor changes, saving a bunch of money while getting eyes on key parts of your home. So, when...

Got an Old iPhone or Android? Turn It Into a Free Home Security Camera in 3 Steps

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

During the payment giant’s July 30 second-quarter earnings call with investors, PayPal CEO Alex Chriss responded to an inquiry about PayPal’s European strategy by noting that with “some of the changes coming particularly in Europe around NFC,” that would open opportunity for PayPal and allow it to “be prepared shortly to be able to play in that space.”

PayPal could challenge Apple Wallet in the EU

Renovate Robotics on Tuesday unveiled its latest rooftop robot, the Rufus V1. The system is a refinement of the prototypes the New York-based firm showcased earlier this year. It automates one of construction’s most common — and dangerous — tasks. The startup has clearly come a long way since we first covered it in May 2023, when its robot was made up of several DeWalt nail guns mounted to a gantry system.

Watch this robot quickly install roof shingles

Samsung is evidently unbothered by the lack of embrace for 3D display solutions from consumers over the years, as evidenced by a new display announced at Gamescom 2024 in Germany. Called the Odyssey 3D, it's Samsung's first 3D gaming monitor, and the "groundbreaking" monitor does not required any special glasses thanks to the use of light field display (LFD) technology.

Samsung's New 4K Odyssey Gaming Monitor Lets You Play In 3D Without Glasses

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- AVerMedia Technologies, a leader in digital audiovisual solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new GO Series product line, which is set to roll out over the next few months. Designed to provide users with premium tools that combine mobility and versatility in mind, this series of products have wide applications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819665962/en/ The X’TRA GO GC515 comes with 2 colors and works well with consoles and type C handheld devices. (Photo: Business Wire)

AVerMedia Unveils X'TRA GO: The First Product Launched For Its New "GO Series" Line of Products

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Apple’s tabletop robotic project is finally taking shape, as the company is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a large, iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm.” It tilts and rotates a full 360º, serving as a “smart home command center,” a hub for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.
With a focus on Apple Intelligence and Siri, this device would recognize different voices in the house and perform a Center Stage-like feature to face users in the room whenever they speak to it.
While Apple has been working on...

Apple’s home robot could launch in 2026 for under $1,000

Swarm robotics have been the stuff of science fiction, but Swarmbotics AI is emerging from stealth today to bring this vision to reality. The startup is developing an ecosystem of products called ANTS (Attritable, Networked, Tactical Swarm) that could transform battlefield logistics. Swarmbotics was founded last summer by Stephen Houghton...

Swarmbotics founders grew ‘obsessed with robot swarms’ and now plan to bring them to the battlefield

Head-to-toe HD video was previously only available with the Doorbell Plus and Pro models. Now, according to Ring, the Battery Doorbell provides a 66% taller view of visitors compared to Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen, the previous generation of the company’s budget-friendly battery-powered product. The addition of a 150-degree by 150-degree field of view allows customers to see a full top-to-bottom view of what’s on their doorstep, making it easier to check which packages were just delivered.

Ring’s new battery doorbell has head-to-toe video

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

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D-ID launches an AI video translation tool that includes voice cloning and lip sync

The technology stems from D-ID’s earlier work — which you may recall from the viral trend a few years ago where users were animating their older...

D-ID launches an AI video translation tool that includes voice cloning and lip sync

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