AI Startups Hire Human Workers Behind the Scenes
Autonomous AI agents still struggle with real-world tasks like phone calls and scheduling, leading startups such as Dazzle AI, Duckbill, and Wajo AI to quietly route complex…
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Xreal Aura Launches at $1,099 to Undercut Meta Smart Glasses
Google and Xreal launched the Aura smart glasses at a base price of $1,099, undercutting Meta’s rival device ahead of mid-November shipments.
Meta Launches Waddle World, AI-Powered Virtual Pet Journal App
Meta launched Waddle World, a Tamagotchi-style AI pet app, in the Philippines on iOS and Android.
Instagram Launches New App For Apple TV
Instagram has officially brought its short-form video platform to Apple TV, launching a dedicated living room app on October 23 that streams Reels, live broadcasts, and longer…
Meta, OpenAI and xAI Launch Always-On AI Agents for Consumers
A new class of personal artificial intelligence assistants known as always-on agents debuted last month, operating independently in the cloud to manage emails, monitor prices, and…
Meta Announces Class C Shares Amid Wealth Tax Pressure
Meta introduced a new Class C share class during its third-quarter earnings report.
Meta Fined $25 Billion by New Mexico Judge Over Data Privacy Lies
Meta has been ordered by a New Mexico judge to pay a $25 billion penalty following a two-week trial that found the technology giant spent more than a decade misleading the public…
Meta Reports $60.8bn Revenue Despite Zuckerberg’s Image Problems
Meta reported $60.8bn in revenue for the second quarter despite ongoing legal battles and a tarnished public image.
Mark Zuckerberg leads Meta to record profits despite public criticism
Meta reported $60.8bn in revenue and $15.9bn in profit for the second quarter of this year, despite ongoing public criticism of Mark Zuckerberg, according to the BBC.
Apple Restricts Full Disk Access
Apple is tightening macOS privacy controls by requiring explicit user action to grant apps Full Disk Access, a move aimed at curbing risks from AI agents that could access…
Meta Launches Muse AI Assistant in the US
Meta released its personal AI assistant, Muse, on September 8, 2026, offering autonomous app access for US users via a dedicated application and WhatsApp.
Meta Unveils 100-Gram Meta VR Glasses for $1,299 at Meta Connect 2026
Meta debuted its lightweight Meta VR Glasses at Meta Connect 2026, featuring a 100-gram frame powered by a tethered compute puck, micro-OLED displays, and a $1,299 price tag ahead…