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CNET
15-05-2025
- CNET
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Smarter for Low Vision Users. Here's How
If you haven't heard, AI now has eyes, and Meta has announced some enhancements for its Ray-Ban Meta glasses. You can now customize Meta AI to give detailed responses based on what's in the surrounding environment for your smart glasses, Meta said in a blog post for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Artificial intelligence is opening a whole new world for accessibility, with new features coming out in droves. Tech giants like Google, Apple and Meta are putting forth a ton of effort to create a world where people with disabilities, such as low or no vision, can more easily interact with the world around them. While Live AI for the Meta glasses has been around, the additional enhancements for low vision users will undoubtedly be welcomed. Below are some of the other highlights from Meta's accessibility-focused blog post. For more, check out the glimpse of brain accessibility features headed to Apple devices. 'Call a volunteer' feature expanding to 18 countries While not an AI-focused feature, the Meta and Be My Eyes feature, Call a Volunteer, will soon be expanding to all 18 countries that Meta AI is currently available in. Launched in November 2024 in The US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Australia, the expansion of Call a Volunteer will be a very handy (and hands-free) feature for low vision users. Once set up, a Meta glasses user can simply ask AI to "Be My Eyes." From there, you'll be connected to one of over 8 million volunteers that will be able to view the live camera stream from your glasses and provide real-time assistance for whatever you need help with. The feature will be available to all supported countries later this month. Meta additional research and accessibility features Meta also detailed some of its existing features and research taking place in its effort to expand accessibility for its products, especially in the extended reality space. Features like live captions and live speech are currently available on devices like the Quest, Meta Horizon and Horizon Worlds. Also shown was a WhatsApp chatbot from Sign-Speaks that uses its API and Meta's Llama AI models. The chatbot allows live translation of American Sign Language to text and vice versa to create easier communication between deaf and hard of hearing individuals. For more, don't miss the handful of new accessibility features announced by Apple.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Putin's Secret Portrait Gift to Trump Revealed: Painting Shows Key Moment Of Trump's Life
Lithuania's capital unveils evacuation plan in case of Russia attackMohammed Ben Sulayem nominates rally legend Malcolm Wilson to succeed Robert Reid at FIAWatch: Three explosions hit Moscow's business districtEurope's Digital Markets Act: Apple, Facebook parent Meta become first tech companies to be…Gold prices hit Rs 1 lakh! What's the outlook for gold and should you buy or sell the yellow metal? ExplainedSidharth Malhotra loses his temper with the paparazzi as he gets clicked with pregnant wife Kiara Advani outside hospital: 'Get back... behave yourself' - WATCH videoVeer Hanuman's Malhar Pandya condemns Pahalgam Terror attack: I feel angry, helpless, and broken'Get rid of Elon': Jasmine Crockett says Trump is distancing from 'sinister', 'idiot' MuskPahalgam terrorist attack: Search operation under way, J&K on high alert - Top development'We as a team condemn any such attacks': Hardik Pandya, Pat Cummins mourn Pahalgam tragedy'Attacked for simply speaking the truth': Czech officials defend former NHL legend Dominik Hasek after threatening comments by Russian official Dmitry MedvedevThe Cosmic Shift: 4 Zodiac Signs Entering New Chapters in LifeSalman says 'Kashmir is turning into hell' after the horrific Pahalgam attackRay-Ban Meta Glasses coming to India soon: AI, live translation features, music and all the features of the smart glassesPankaj Tripathi to reunite with his 'OMG 2' director Amit Rai for a new filmVaruthini Ekadashi 2025: Date, Time, Story, Puja Rituals, Mantras and SignificanceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Munmun Dutta reacts to Pahalgam Terror Attack; says 'It's heinous, it's barbaric, Hindus are being deliberately targeted and killed in the name of religion''Jesus fu**ing Christ' – JJ Redick's leaked NSFW timeout outburst goes viral, seemingly screaming at Luka Doncic and company Copyright © 2025 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service
Campaign ME
04-04-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
UFC picks Meta as Official Fan Technology Partner in multiyear agreement
Mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced a multiyear partnership with Meta to leverage its technologies to deliver unprecedented engagement with hundreds of millions of UFC fans around the world. As UFC's first Official Fan Technology Partner, Meta will collaborate with UFC to use Meta's technology platforms, services, and products, including Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, to immerse fans deeper into UFC content. In addition, the company will become the Official AI Glasses Partner of UFC and will work with UFC to creatively use their groundbreaking AI glasses in compelling ways at UFC events. 'I've had a lot of great partners over the years that have helped us grow this sport, but Mark and his team at Meta are going to do things that will blow away UFC fans,' said UFC President and CEO Dana White. 'Meta has the greatest minds in tech and they are going to take fan engagement to the next level. We've already started to work on some innovations with Meta around a new fighter rankings system that I'll be sharing soon. The next few years will be an absolute game changer for fans of this sport.' Meta's CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg also commented on the new partnership. 'I love this sport and I'm looking forward to working with the UFC to let fans experience it in new ways,' he said. As the Official Fan Technology Partner of UFC, Meta will be integrated into UFC assets with extensive activations in all Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights, including brand placement in the world-famous Octagon, numerous broadcast features, and creative in- arena fan experiences.
Zawya
03-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UFC announces comprehensive multiyear partnership with Meta
Collaboration Includes Integration Across Meta's Portfolio Including Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads GCC – UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced a multiyear partnership with Meta to leverage its leading technologies to deliver unprecedented engagement with hundreds of millions of UFC fans around the world. As UFC's first Official Fan Technology Partner, Meta will collaborate with UFC to use Meta's technology platforms, services, and products, including Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, to immerse fans deeper into UFC content than ever before. In addition, Meta will become the Official AI Glasses Partner of UFC and will work with UFC to creatively use their groundbreaking AI glasses in compelling ways at UFC events. 'I've had a lot of great partners over the years that have helped us grow this sport, but Mark and his team at Meta are going to do things that will blow away UFC fans,' said UFC President and CEO Dana White. 'Meta has the greatest minds in tech and they are going to take fan engagement to the next level. We've already started to work on some innovations with Meta around a new fighter rankings system that I'll be sharing soon. The next few years will be an absolute game changer for fans of this sport.' 'I love this sport and I'm looking forward to working with the UFC to let fans experience it in new ways,' said Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO at Meta. As the Official Fan Technology Partner of UFC, Meta will be integrated into UFC assets with extensive activations in all Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights, including brand placement in the world-famous Octagon®, numerous broadcast features, and creative in- arena fan experiences. In addition, Threads, Meta's text-based platform for public conversations, will become an Official Social Media Partner of UFC. Through this partnership, Threads will serve as the primary destination for the UFC community, featuring exclusive original content that drives conversation around the biggest moments of each UFC event, and providing a dedicated space for fans to share perspectives and engage with one another. Additional elements of the partnership will be announced as the UFC and Meta teams work together to introduce innovations and enhancements to the UFC experience for fans everywhere. About UFC® UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 70 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Dana White's UFC, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta join forces in partnership
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world. The companies said Wednesday that their multiyear partnership will give UFC the ability to use Meta's technology platforms, services, and products, including Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, so that UFC fans have more ways to view its content. Meta and UFC, whose parent company is TKO Group, said they will work together to incorporate Meta's AI glasses into UFC events. "Meta has the greatest minds in tech and they are going to take fan engagement to the next level," UFC President and CEO Dana White said in a statement. White mentioned that Meta is already working on some innovations for a new fighter rankings system. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will also see the Meta brand appear in UFC's Octagon, as well as across numerous broadcasts. Meta's social media platform Threads will feature exclusive original UFC content. "I love this sport and I'm looking forward to working with the UFC to let fans experience it in new ways," Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. Zuckerberg is trained in mixed martial arts and posted about completing his first jiu jitsu tournament in 2023 . That same year, there were talks of him and Tesla CEO Elon Musk squaring off in a "cage match," but the event never happened. Zuckerberg and White are no strangers to each other, with White joining Meta's board of directors in January. Both Zuckerberg and White are among the many high profile business figures within the orbit of President Donald Trump. After Trump won reelection in November, Zuckerberg dined at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and Meta donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund . Other Big Tech companies such as Amazon have donated similar amounts. Trump is a longtime UFC fan and frequent attendee of major fights . His ties with White date back to 2001, when White hosted a UFC at the Republican's former casino-hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Trump Taj Mahal. Trump has also appeared with White at UFC matches over the years, especially in his 2024 campaign as part of efforts to appeal to younger male voters. White has had speaking roles at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Republican conventions and appeared on stage at Trump's election victory party in November. Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. rose slightly in midday trading, while shares of TKO Group Holdings Inc. climbed more than 2%.
