Meta's Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses receive AI-powered upgrades, including real-time conversation and language translation, through firmware v11.

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Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as its new India chief, replacing Sanjay Gupta who was promoted to Asia-Pacific president in July. Lobana was previously vice president of advertising technology at Google.

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Google DeepMind's new video AI, Veo 2, can generate higher resolution and longer videos compared to OpenAI's Sora. However, current limitations in Google's VideoFX tool restrict Veo 2's output to 720p and 8 seconds.

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Tesla is offering free Supercharging for life with new Model S purchases, in an attempt to boost sales. This offer comes after a $5,000 price increase for the Model S, which now starts at $79,990 for the all-wheel drive version and $94,990 for the Plaid version. Demand for the Model S has been decreasing, with estimated sales of around 12,000 to 13,000 in Q2, down year-over-year.

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MIT Media Lab Professor Rosalind Picard apologized for referencing a Chinese student in her NeurIPS AI conference keynote presentation, which some saw as perpetuating racial bias.

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Apple is reportedly developing two foldable devices, including a larger model with a 19-inch screen and a smaller foldable iPhone, with a possible 2026 launch.

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Juicyway, an African fintech, has processed over $1 billion in transactions for thousands of businesses over three years using stablecoin technology, with no app or marketing efforts.

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AI agents are software programs powered by artificial intelligence that perform tasks for users, similar to human agents in customer service, HR, or IT. They can handle multiple tasks and interact with various systems.

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The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is a luxurious all-electric car with an efficient electric motor, roomy interior, and high-end sound system, available for $69,900.

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Open source companies often struggle to balance community expectations with commercial realities, leading some to abandon or modify their open source licenses over time.

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