Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
Google introduces selfie video login, using guided head movements for identity verification. This biometric method aims to combat bots and deepfakes, but raises privacy concerns despite Google's encryption and user control assurances.
MeBeMe, a new app by Eric Wolfram, launched last Wednesday to help users reduce doomscrolling by providing "missions" aligned with desired identities like "lifelong learner." It focuses on nudging users toward real-world habits rather than blocking phone access, emphasizing privacy by storing data locally.
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new "Games" tab on Fire TV, targeting casual users with titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy, and promoting tie-in games for its IP.
Google announced its AI assistant, Gemini, now boasts over 950 million monthly users, a threefold increase from last year. This growth positions Gemini to compete more closely with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which reached 1 billion users in June, as Google rapidly rolls out new agentic features.
Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud gaming service directly into Prime Video, making games like "Hogwarts Legacy" available on Fire TVs in the U.S. and U.K. This move aims to transform Prime Video into a comprehensive entertainment destination, offering Prime members easier access to gaming without needing expensive consoles.
The new Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, a modern overhaul of the original game, is praised for its updated visuals and gameplay. However, its launch coincides with significant layoffs and strategic confusion at Xbox, underscoring the gaming division's recent struggles and shift towards multi-platform releases.
