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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Remember the Metaverse? Don't worry, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg seems to have forgotten all about it too as he lays out his vision for a future of personal AI superintelligence
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Zuckerberg believes that "developing superintelligence is now in sight" He believes that AI glasses will become our dominant personal computing device The next 10 years will be pivitol to the development of personal superintelligence In a letter that resembles one of Sam Altman's long rambling blog posts, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg describes his vision of the future where there is personal superintelligence for everyone, and there's not a single reference to the Metaverse in it. Zuckerberg also delivered the letter in a monologue form via his Instagram account . Titled 'Personal Superintelligence', the 600+ word article sees Zuckerberg attempt to stamp his ownership onto superintelligence. 'Developing superintelligence', he confidently says, 'is now in sight.' In words that eerily echo exactly what the CEO of OpenAI has recently said, Zuckerberg proclaims, 'I am extremely optimistic that superintelligence will help humanity accelerate our pace of progress. But perhaps even more important is that superintelligence has the potential to begin a new era of personal empowerment where people will have greater agency to improve the world in the directions they choose.' Personal superintelligence According to Zuckerberg, everyone having their own accessible superintelligence will 'help you achieve your goals, create what you want to see in the world, experience any adventure, be a better friend to those you care about, and grow to become the person you aspire to be.' In a nod to the Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta AI Glasses that the company is so proud of, Zuckerberg says: 'Personal devices like glasses that understand our context because they can see what we see, hear what we hear, and interact with us throughout the day will become our primary computing devices.' Personally, I find this a bit hard to accept based on the current evidence. While I haven't had the pleasure of using Meta's AI glasses yet, I have used AI devices like the Rabbit R1, which require voice commands to do everything, and it's a slow and awkward way to use AI compared to quickly typing a prompt or opening apps on a screen. On exactly when we can expect this new era of personal superintelligence to kick in, Zuckerberg still seems to be hedging his bets a little: 'The rest of this decade seems likely to be the decisive period for determining the path this technology will take, and whether superintelligence will be a tool for personal empowerment or a force focused on replacing large swaths of society.' A force for good or evil This battle between AI being used for good or evil seems to be a theme that is playing on CEO's minds lately. For example, Sam Altman recently couldn't seem to decide if he was scared of the power of ChatGPT 5 or in awe of it. While predicting the imminent dawn of superintelligence seems to be the favorite pastime of tech CEOs at the moment, it seems that the technology is building towards a tipping point where superintelligence becomes a reality. Let's just hope that the movies got it wrong about what happens next. You might also like 5 useful ChatGPT prompts that are so surprisingly simple they might make you rethink the way you use AI I tried a ChatGPT prompt that 'unlocks 4o's full power', and I don't know why I didn't try it sooner Sam Altman thinks ChatGPT's energy usage is nothing to worry about, but is he right?
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Indian Express
Humane AI pin was a flop… so I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 as an AI device in my jeans pocket
Hypothesis: Flip phones are the most compact AI smart devices you can buy Test Device: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 The Rabbit R1 and Humane AI pin were flops. But maybe that approach to getting an AI device juggernaut rolling was premature. Maybe the answer lies elsewhere. Maybe the answer lies in a flip phone. The flip has been a popular form factor for early mobile phones for two decades. With the foldables, this form factor has got a new lease of life, primarily catering to those who find it awkward to carry a bulky smartphone. But the fact is that this is a smaller set of people as the 6-inch-plus smartphone has found widespread acceptance across users over the past many years. But a flip phone might be the AI device we can all reach for. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is an evolution of what Samsung thinks the flip form factor should be. It has become thinner compared to the earlier generation and offers a much more robust hinge mechanism which leaves no daylight between the two sides of the phone. Folded, the phone is just 13.7 mm, which is the thinnest a flip phone has ever been. I often kept forgetting I had this phone in my pants or jeans pocket, especially since the phone is just 188 grams heavy. It slips in perfectly well into your shirt pocket, too, and does not even make it sag because of the weight. But a smartphone can't just be about the smaller footprint. It is all about having a practical phone despite its smaller size. As someone who has used all flip phones from Samsung so far, what surprised me first was how the cover display had changed. It is now an edge-to-edge display with a 10.48 cm (1048 x 948p) screen that is stunning to look at. There is something about using this screen as a mirror by just unlocking the camera with a quick swipe on the camera icon. I would say this is the most impactful part of this phone. I say this because now you can use all the AI capabilities of this phone without flipping it open. That is a superpower, making this a tiny AI device that can answer all your queries and do research for you. In fact, open the voice mode and you can have a conversation with Gemini even as it is tucked away in your shirt pocket. I think this is the most compact AI device that has been created so far. You can ask Gemini what it sees on the camera, even though it will end up seeing you most of the time. It could not recognise me, but thought it saw a man with spectacles. I can, of course, flip the camera side to face away and get a commentary on what it is seeing. This is an accessibility feature as well as a bridge for those who are travelling to new places and encountering new languages, and the fact is that in the folded form, the camera is going to be staring at you, and if you turn the camera to the other side, you lose visibility of the screen. You can also have the phone in your pocket and you can go for a walk chatting with Gemini, or even ChatGPT, learning Game Theory, or validating an idea you have. The screen offers a lot of widgets that let you keep track of stuff without opening the phone itself. For instance, quick news alerts on the minus screen, then widgets that give you access to stocks, weather, your notes, playlists, and the like. A lot can be covered here. But that does not mean all your apps can be added to this screen. This real estate is limited to some functions. When open, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a full-fledged smartphone in all respects. In fact, it is a flagship phone given the 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen and Exynos Deca-Core processor. At no point do you feel this phone will not be able to take on a certain task. From regular multitasking to running AI and intelligent features integrated in the OS, the phone is capable of everything you expect from a flagship. And as you use the open phone for gaming or typing, once in a while, your finger moves over the part where the fold is, and you realise this is actually a different phone from the ones you are used to. The camera is another aspect of this phone that has gotten better. With a 50MP Wide and a 12MP ultra-wide, this phone offers what most users want. It can click wonderful selfies without you even opening the phone, and by just tapping the cover screen. Plus, the phone offers camcorder-like capabilities where you use one part of the screen as a controller, while the other gives you creative angles. The results were sharp and rich, especially in good light. Despite its form factor, the Galaxy Z Flip7 has a large 4300 mAh battery that lasts a full day with all your heavy lifting. The phone can be brought back to life quickly, and there is wireless charging as well. But, I found the phone has a tendency to heat a bit while charging, and while downloading apps, etc. Maybe Samsung will have to push an update to sort this out. On the lock screen, the Samsung Wallet keeps appearing when you swipe. This can be a bit irritating for users who have not set this up. It would be better if this could be customised to apps the user prefers — I could not find a way to change this. But while on the larger screen, you have the pull-out dock where AI apps are given prominence, along with other custom app settings. This is a good value add for users. Yes, if you are one of those who have had enough of large smartphones and want a communication device that is smart enough to not show you six plus inches of screen all the time. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is great for those who want an AI companion in their jeans pocket or clutch bag that can transform into a large smartphone when needed, doing what large smartphones do. Nandagopal Rajan writes on technology, gadgets and everything related. He has worked with the India Today Group and Hindustan Times. He is an alumnus of Calicut University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal. ... Read More
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Amazon buys Bee, the AI company that makes wearables which listen to and summarize your day
Amazon has acquired the wearable startup Bee AI, best known for its $50 device that listens to and summarises your day. Bee co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo confirmed the acquisition in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. Based in San Francisco, Bee gained the spotlight earlier this year at the CES tech show in Las Vegas when it announced a $50 wristband that closely resembles a Fitbit. The device received an overwhelmingly positive response from those who tried the wearable, which leverages artificial intelligence and features microphones that can listen to and analyse conversations to provide summaries, to-do lists, and reminders for everyday tasks. 'When we started Bee, we imagined a world where AI is truly personal, where your life is understood and enhanced by technology that learns with you,' Zollo wrote. 'What began as a dream with an incredible team and community now finds a new home at Amazon.' Bee raised $7 million last year and currently offers a Fitbit-like bracelet (alongside a $19-per-month subscription) and an Apple Watch app. Amazon has also confirmed the acquisition and shared the details with several outlets; however, the terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Amazon is the latest big tech company looking to expand its footprint in artificial intelligence through apps, services, chips, and even devices. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant recently overhauled its Alexa voice assistant, originally launched more than a decade ago, with advanced AI capabilities, as the company is now in direct competition with OpenAI, Google, Apple, and Anthropic. Its home security brand, Ring, which sells security cameras and other hardware and services, has also added generative artificial intelligence capabilities. The motivation behind acquiring a small startup like Bee suggests that Amazon may have plans to launch an AI-powered wearable device in the future. Amazon's hardware division is led by Panos Panay, who was previously Microsoft's Chief Product Officer and was responsible for the development of Surface and Windows 11. However, it remains to be seen how Amazon will capitalise on Bee and its team. The biggest question is whether Bee will be folded into Amazon and shut down its operations, or if the startup will remain independent and continue selling its wearable device. Bee has faced scrutiny over its privacy policies, given that the wearable device records people's voices. The company, however, claims that users can delete their data at any time and that audio recordings are not saved, stored, or used for AI training. Amazon's track record with user privacy is already questionable. There is a rush to launch devices built on a foundation of artificial intelligence. So far, AI-infused consumer devices have received a mixed response. Over the past year, a flurry of AI-centered devices has made its debut, from the $200 Rabbit R1 to the Humane AI Pin. Both the Rabbit R1 and the Humane AI Pin were commercial flops, with Humane AI being sold to HP. However, one device that saw some success is Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, which were first released in 2021. OpenAI, the makers of the popular ChatGPT AI bot, has expressed intentions to launch a screenless AI device. The Sam Altman-led startup acquired Jony Ive's AI devices startup, io, in May for $6.4 billion. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
Tom's Guide
22-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Amazon buys wearable AI startup Bee, a wrist device that hears and transcribes every word you speak
As Amazon spends this year attempting to bolster its AI bonafides, the internet retail giant is reportedly acquiring Bee, a startup that makes an AI wearable for your wrist. The announcement was made by Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo on LinkedIn who wrote she "couldn't think of better partners to help us bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers." Amazon confirmed the acquisition in an email to Tom's Guide, though noted that the deal "isn't closed yet" and the two entities are still two companies. What is Bee? (Image credit: Bee) Bee is a recent startup that makes a $49.99 Fitbit-esque wrist device, dubbed the Bio Pioneer edition that is still in preorder and slated to launch in September. The device is meant to listen to your conversations through your day and then use AI to transcribe everything said by and around you. From there the AI agent will generate personalized summaries of your day plus reminders and suggestions in the Bee app. You can also let the Bee access your calendar, contacts, emails, location, photos and reminders to help the AI's insights and send information. With Amazon, we were told that Bee is working on a number of new features to "provide even greater control over" their devices. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors "We're excited to partner with the Bee team to continue inventing in this space," Amazon spokesperson Alexandra Miller said in an email. Is it any good? (Image credit: Bee) Some have tried out the device, The Verge's Victoria Song went hands on with the Bee and described it as a "glimmer of a good idea." She was skeptical that we need to record our conversations all the time and found that it confused real-life conversations with media playing in the background. Plus, there are privacy concerns around Bee, though Lourdes has said previously that Bee doesn't store any recordings. Before pre-sales opened the company emphasized that they wanted to profit via device sales and subscriptions. However, compared to the Humane AI Pin, Rabbit R1 and Friend pendant, Song did say the Bee is the "most successful AI wearable" she's tried with the cavaet that it's a very low bar. We reached out to Bee for comment on how it plans to partner with Amazon and its goals with the new partnership. They have not responded as of publication but we will update if they do. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
OpenAI pulls details of Jony Ive partnership amid trademark dispute
What started with the sudden disappearance of a website and a slick promo video over the weekend quickly sparked speculation online. Was the $6.5 billion deal in trouble?Turns out, yes at least legally. Spokespeople for both OpenAI and Ive confirmed that the takedown was due to a trademark dispute . The issue? A company named IYO Inc., which is also working on AI devices, has taken OpenAI to court, asking a judge to block the use of the 'IO' Bloomberg first reported, the case is now under review. So while the partnership between OpenAI and Ive isn't officially off the table, the branding and the rollout are on takedown of all marketing material comes just weeks after OpenAI grabbed headlines in May for acquiring IO Products the hush-hush AI hardware startup co-founded by legendary former Apple designer Jony Ive , the mind behind the iPhone, iMac, and more. The move signaled a major pivot for OpenAI, marking its first big step beyond software and into the world of physical the deal was first announced, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called it the beginning of 'a new family of products,' with plans to launch the company's first AI hardware device within a year. Details around the design and features were tightly under wraps, but internally, Altman was bullish reportedly telling employees that OpenAI could move up to 100 million units. A bold bet, and a clear sign of just how much faith he had in the Ive didn't hold back on ambition. Internally, he reportedly told staff that acquiring Ive's company could one day add $1 trillion to OpenAI's valuation. 'This is the biggest thing we've ever done as a company,' he the time of the announcement, Altman and Ive published a now-deleted joint blog post on OpenAI's website, saying: 'It became clear that our ambitions to develop, engineer, and manufacture a new family of products demanded an entirely new company.'OpenAI had already owned 23% of IO from an earlier collaboration, and paid an additional $5 billion in equity to fully acquire the startup. Public records show IO was incorporated in Delaware in September 2023, and registered in California in April hardware division will be led by OpenAI's Peter Welinder, best known for his work in robotics and experimental products. He'll oversee a team drawn from across hardware, software, manufacturing, and research all working closely with OpenAI's core engineering teams in San details remain scarce, this partnership has been years in the making. Altman and Ive reportedly started working together quietly in early 2023. By February 2025, Altman had begun publicly teasing plans for an 'AI-first device.'What that device could look like is still anyone's guess. Some believe it might follow the path of gadgets like the Humane AI Pin or Rabbit R1. Others speculate it could be smart glasses, in-car AI systems or even robotic interfaces.
