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A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

Stanford graduates voiced sharply mixed views on AI as Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement address drew a student walkout and protests over Google’s AI-related contracts.

Shiona McCallum explores VivaTech in Paris, showcasing cutting-edge technology including data centers. She discusses industry challenges with a global data center company executive.

Meta Platforms is developing a prediction markets app called 'Arena' that will use a video game-style points system instead of real money, according to a report. The app will be separate from Meta's social media platforms but will leverage their user base. Competitors like DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment saw stock declines following the news.

Valve's new Steam Machine gaming PC, also functioning as a console, will retail for $1,049 in the US and £879 in the UK. The company cited rising component costs, particularly for RAM and storage, as the reason for the higher-than-expected price.

Meta has announced new smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting its previous models. The glasses, developed with Ray-Ban parent EssilorLuxottica, feature a camera and speakers, and can interact with Meta's AI for translation and image capture, signaling Meta's continued push into wearables and AI hardware.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts AI will increase demand for human labor, creating shortages rather than job losses. Speaking at VivaTech Paris, he countered concerns about AI-induced redundancy, highlighting its potential to remove barriers and unlock new opportunities. He also discussed his AI venture Prometheus and his vision for lunar colonization.