Meta's AI assistant Muse has encountered significant security flaws shortly after its release, including vulnerabilities that allow spying on Mac users and unauthorized access to private messages. The product also reportedly can trick users into granting root access and uploads messages to the cloud without permission, prompting Apple to tighten privacy controls. These issues highlight serious concerns about the safety of AI assistants handling sensitive data.
Meta is trialing a new Facebook interface in India that directs some users straight into full-screen video content upon opening the app, emphasizing Reels. This test allows users to switch back to the traditional feed and is part of Meta’s broader strategy to prioritize video content, especially Reels, on its platforms. India, as Meta’s largest user base, serves as a key testing ground for these video-centric features.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is underway, spanning laptops, monitors, PC hardware, phones and accessories. TechSpot reviewed hundreds of listed discounts and reports that many are not new savings but prices already seen for weeks or figures set after recent price increases.
Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots AI agents have highlighted the importance of CPUs, particularly AMD's EPYC processors, in powering long-duration personal AI tasks. This shift has contributed to AMD and Intel's recent stock surges, with AMD reaching a trillion-dollar valuation amid growing demand for CPU-based AI solutions.
Several companies are developing immersive technologies that enhance product design, museum exhibits, and remote medical treatments. These innovations aim to expand the practical uses of spatial computing and virtual reality beyond entertainment. Despite the decline in metaverse hype, interest in these fields continues to grow for professional and healthcare purposes.
Meta's new AI tool, Muse, offers a conversational interface that emphasizes ease of use and personalization. Users can customize avatars and interact with the AI through a friendly chat format, aiming to reduce intimidation around AI adoption. The platform combines aesthetic appeal with functional features, making it accessible for newcomers.
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta failed to conduct proper risk assessments before releasing the Instants feature on Instagram in May. The regulator claims the company did not adequately evaluate potential illegal or harmful content risks associated with the disappearing photo tool. Meta states it conducted risk analyses and informed Ofcom prior to launch, and will cooperate with the investigation.
OpenAI has announced a new update to ChatGPT, improving its ability to generate more accurate and context-aware responses. The update includes expanded features for code debugging, image generation, and web browsing, with some functionalities now available through a subscription model. The company emphasizes ongoing improvements to make the AI more versatile for users.
Meta's latest software updates for Ray-Ban Meta glasses introduce new functionalities, including walking navigation via AI voice commands in v128 and expanded audio controls in v129. The navigation feature allows users to receive directions without needing to check their phones, while the v129 update adds Mono Audio and Audio Balance options for improved accessibility. These updates are gradually rolling out to users worldwide.
Newegg is offering the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $429, down from its $469 retail price, with an additional $40 discount using a promo code. The deal includes a free MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 240 Black AIO cooler valued at $70 and the game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, also worth $70. This package provides a combined value of approximately $210 more than the CPU's original launch price.
Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced advancements in their latest smart glasses during a California conference. An incident in Boston involved a registered sex offender allegedly using similar glasses to secretly film children at a public pool, raising concerns over intrusive surveillance. The market for AI-integrated smart glasses is rapidly expanding, with over eight million units shipped in 2025 and sales increasing sharply in 2026.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached new highs on Monday, with the Nasdaq closing at a record, despite Treasury yields climbing to multiyear peaks. Key companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta led the rally, supported by strong earnings and growth catalysts specific to each firm. This divergence suggests that investor enthusiasm for these tech giants is overshadowing broader bond market pressures.
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