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Roblox launches new age verification system to unlock unfiltered chats
Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Roblox announced the start of age-verification technology Thursday for users who want to chat more freely on the social-gaming platform as part of its new “trusted connections” feature. Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said that the company felt it was the right time to implement age-estimation software […]
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TikTok loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging its ‘addictive design’ exploits kids
FILE PHOTO: TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters A judge this week rejected TikTok’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by the state of New Hampshire accusing it of using manipulative design features aimed at children and teens. “The Court’s decision is an important step toward […]
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Photos show Altman, Iger and Cook arrive at ‘summer camp for billionaires’ in Sun Valley
Key Points Top executives from tech, media and finance gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, for Allen & Co.’s annual conference this week. The gathering is often referred to as “summer camp for billionaires.” Apple CEO Tim Cook, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Disney CEO Bob Iger and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were pictured entering the lodge. […]
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Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing ‘thousands of documents’ before joining Snap
A customer tries on the Apple Vision Pro headset during the product launch at the Apple Store in New York City on February 2, 2024. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Apple has accused a former engineer for its Vision Pro headset computer of stealing company trade secrets before starting a new job at […]
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Meta, EssilorLuxottica unveil Oakley smart glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents Orion AR Glasses as he makes a keynote speech during the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Meta and EssilorLuxottica on Friday unveiled a new line of Oakley smart glasses that include the social media company’s […]
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Meta to release smart glasses with Oakley and Prada, extending Luxottica partnership
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Meta and EssilorLuxottica plan to release versions of their AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, CNBC has learned. The […]
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Snap to launch smaller, lighter augmented reality Specs smartglasses in 2026
The head of Snapchat operator Snap, Evan Spiegel, presents the new generation of Spectacles in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2024. Andrej Sokolow | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Snap on Tuesday announced its plans to release a sixth-generation of its augmented reality glasses in 2026, as competition in the smart glasses market continues to […]
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Xreal debuts first glasses to run Google’s Android XR operating system to take on Meta and Apple
Xreal said its Project Aura glasses will run Google Android XR. Xreal Xreal on Tuesday announced a set of so-called “extended reality” glasses that run Google’s Android XR software, as the companies look to take on Meta and Apple in a new arena. The launch marks an early step from Alphabet‘s Google to become a […]
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Tech’s strong ad sales are showing signs of cracking from Trump’s trade war
Mark Zuckerberg arrives before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Kenny Holston | Via Reuters The digital advertising market was sunny enough for investors this past quarter, providing what could […]
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Reddit reports strong sales and issues optimistic guidance
Reddit reported first-quarter revenue on Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations, and issued better-than-expected guidance. The stock initially soared by as much as 19% in after-hours trading, but receded to around 5% when executives discussed the shaky economy and Google search-related challenges. Here’s how the company did compared with LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 13 cents […]
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