Tech

Get ready, Facebook ‘Smart glasses’ are coming

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3 years ago

September 10, 2021

Facebook successfully launched its new smart glasses this week, taking the social media giant closer to its aim of offering “true augmented reality spectacles”.

The glasses, which were created in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, allow those who wear them to listen to music, as well as take calls and capture photos and short videos and share them across Facebook’s services using a companion app.

The selection of glasses don’t come cheap, at a cost of around $300 USD

Facebook, owned by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg last year reported revenue of about US$86 billion – and makes most of its money from advertising.

Until recently though, the company has invested heavily in virtual and AR, developing hardware such as its Oculus VR headsets and working on wristband technologies to support AR glasses.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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14 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China