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The reality Meta is pitching is one where we're not always relying on our iPhones
Meta's looking to make virtual reality a reality … again. The tech giant unveiled a new version of its virtual reality glasses at its annual developers conference, Meta Connect. Before you panic that you've traveled back in time, this isn't…
Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
Our top 10 things to watch Thursday, Sept. 24 — Today's newsletter was written by Club editors Matthew J. Belvedere and Kevin Stankiewicz 1. The oil and bond markets are in control again, putting pressure on stock futures this morning. Brent…
Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven
Meta's new Muse Charm device is intended to put the company ahead of rivals like OpenAI and Google in AI agents and consumer hardware. CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared scant details about what the forthcoming Muse Charm will do, but investors are…
Meta Unveils VR Glasses for $1,299, Promises 3D Films From Lionsgate, James Cameron and Enhanced Versions of 'Avengers' and 'Star Wars'
Meta 's given its glasses a virtual-reality upgrade. Meta unveiled its new $1,299 VR glasses at its annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday, an upgraded version of its Quest headset line. The product, the company promises, will usher in “a…
Mark Zuckerberg Is Getting into the Tamagotchi Business, Sort Of
Meta has unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket-size device that gives its customizable Muse AI assistant a screen, microphone and standalone hardware of its own. The company revealed the small silver gadget at the end of Meta Connect 26, after…
Meta Connect Keynote: Tune in Live on September 23 at 4pm PT! Here's How
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, has announced that its much-anticipated Meta Connect keynote will kick off on September 23 at 4pm PT. This event is expected to unveil new advancements and updates in the realm of virtual reality…
Fortune Tech: Not first, but best
Good morning. Who doesn't love a good feud? That's what's going on between the investor Paul Graham and the serial entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, who have been trading social media barbs over the relative merits of H1-B visas and labor policies that…
WATCH: A TikTok Influencer Fought a Robot in the Octagon. It Did Not Go Well.
Who knows where the future's headed, but with AI suddenly rising to prominence, we may be on the brink of destroying everything. Or maybe things have just gotten so bleak that news of an AI apocalypse is actually good financial news. I don't know…
Meta's new VR headset isn't really a headset
Meta has announced a new virtual reality headset, complete with Micro-OLED displays, pancake lenses, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. Except it's not a new Quest. It's not even much of a headset. It's a pair of glasses. Oddly compact…
Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The AI device…
Wall Street Lunch: Oracle Draws Line On AI Data Center Delays
Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Oracle sends force majeure notice on Project Jupiter. (0:14) MGM tumbles after Barry Diller walks. (2:01) Meta puts Muse on a keychain. (2:42) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast:…
Europe is far behind in the great AI race. Is that OK?
When King Charles III recently convened a summit on the dangers of artificial intelligence, his list of invitees had a notable omission. None of the headlining companies were headquartered in Europe. Charles' gathering was only the latest example…
Art happenings in Charlotte to add to your calendar this fall
Fall has finally arrived. Here are 10 ways to celebrate the arts this season. What to expect: The 18th festival, which is at Independent Picture House, celebrates local, regional, national and international films. If you go: Tickets start at $15.
First Thing: Trump welcomes Xi to Washington amid tensions over trade, AI and Taiwan
Good morning. Donald Trump has welcomed Xi Jinping to the US, greeting the Chinese leader on the asphalt at Joint Base Andrews at the start of his state visit. Xi's trip coincides with the UN general assembly in New York, but he is not attending…
Netflix's 33-Episode Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Not An Easy Binge, But It's Worth Every Minute
Netflix is home to a sci-fi masterpiece that is one of the best TV shows of all time, and while it's not an easy binge given its themes, it's worth every minute. Netflix continues to be one of the most popular streaming platforms, as well as one of…
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