An Italian-owned luxury eyewear brand known for Wayfarer and Aviator designs, originally created in 1936.
The latest reporting shows Meta Technologies embedded a face-recognition system into its Meta AI app for smart glasses, which could identify faces using biometric signatures. The feature was not activated, and newer updates have removed most of the related code, while Meta says the feature is exploratory and no decision has been made.
A wave of polo shirts is shaping fashion and public life. From football managers and politicians to celebrities, the polo is crossing borders and industries. Sales and social buzz point to a sustained revival driven by preppy styling and casual formality.
Snap has unveiled Specs, its consumer AR glasses, priced at $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit. The device aims to merge AI with real-world computing, featuring EyeConnect for shared experiences and on-device AI. Market reaction remains cautious as investors scrutinize affordability and the competitive hardware landscape.
Meta has announced a new line of smart glasses with AI-assisted features, priced at $299 and developed with EssilorLuxottica. The glasses lack Ray-Ban/Oakley branding, and Meta is positioning them as fashion-forward wearables. Competitors like Snap and Google are racing to release their own AI eyewear.
The Verge reports tech leaders are urging Congress to require screening of synthetic DNA/RNA orders and to track purchases. CAISI will expand pre-deployment evaluations of frontier AI models, as White House eyes possible executive action. The call for stricter controls reflects concerns that AI could lower barriers to creating dangerous biological agents and other threats.
OpenAI has won a portion of the Musk v. Altman litigation, with a judge dismissing xAI’s trade secrets case against OpenAI with prejudice. The ruling reaffirms OpenAI’s legal position, while Musk has signaled intent to appeal. The case underscores ongoing tensions in AI development and corporate governance.
The Verge reports Donut Lab is facing scrutiny over battery claims; a science YouTuber has challenged the company’s assertion about solid-state batteries, suggesting the tested cell is lithium-ion. Electrek highlights inconsistencies in production-vehicle claims and CT Coatings’ supplier history.
Multiple outlets report ongoing concerns about Meta’s AI-enabled glasses, highlighting privacy risks, bystander recording, and safety safeguards while retailers push mainstream adoption. New developments include anti-surveillance eyewear and regulatory probes, as stories continue to unfold this week.
A journalist describes Yerevan’s Republic Square and Dancing Fountains, exploring the Pink City’s heritage, modern life, and recent tourism growth linked to direct flights from London and broader regional appeal.
The Guardian and other outlets report increasing concern over Meta’s Ray‑Ban smartglasses. Pubs, theatres and schools ban or restrict wearables to protect privacy as regulators weigh rules. While advocates highlight accessibility benefits, critics warn surreptitious filming and harassment threaten safety in public spaces.
Meta has rolled out updates to its AI-powered glasses, tightening privacy protections after a wave of concerns over covert filming. The company says the LED indicator now reliably stops recording when tampered with, and hardware protections are being introduced amid regulatory scrutiny in the EU and US.
A string of memorabilia from Freddie Mercury, George Michael and Dolly Parton headlines recent auctions, with guitars, jackets and other items fetching high prices as collectors chase iconic music-era artefacts. The Guardian and BBC Business report on canvassed items from Mercury’s staged charity appearances to George Michael’s Faith-era archive and Parton’s chart-topping legacy.