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☆ I love staring at my phone. So why are some tech companies trying to stop me?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Bad reviews of the AI Pin point out how it can't replace a phone. AdvertisementI was excited for the AI Pin, I really was. Unfortunately, the reviews of the AI Pin so far have been dreadful. I don't stare at my phone in a restaurant, a movie theater, or while talking to someone. I don't think my consciousness will ascend to a higher plane if I could only tear myself away from the 2,000-nit light of my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Persons: —, we've, Siri, There's, They're, Joanna Stern, Sam Altman, I'm, I'd, Max Organizations: Service, The, Journal, Meta, Apple Watch Locations: UAE

☆ Read the 19-page pitch deck ex-Meta staffers used to raise $1 million for their comedy startup
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Danny Frenkel, the CEO of comedy startup PunchUp Live, said the industry had a pretty standard path to success. Comics would aim to score a special on Comedy Central, Netflix, or HBO to become a big headliner at large venues. But Frenkel said the problem was comedians were '"renting" those audiences from social-media platforms. PunchUp helps comedians navigate social-media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Check out PunchUp Live's 19-page pitch deck:Note: PunchUp redacted financial projections originally included in the deck.

Persons: Danny Frenkel, Frenkel, Alex Dajani, Steve Byrne, Sam Morril, Rachel Feinstein, Mark Norman, PunchUp, Morril, he's, " Frenkel, Meta Ray, Heracles Capital Organizations: Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Business, YouTube, Meta, Reality Labs, Heracles, Hustle Fund, Evil Twin

☆ Apple has reportedly discussed ideas including a smart ring and glasses — and putting tiny cameras on AirPods
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The company has discussed making a smart ring, though it's not actively working on the product, Bloomberg reported. It's also exploring whether it should make smart glasses and put tiny cameras onto AirPods that could bring AI benefits, the report said. Apple has issued a number of patents for smart glasses and smart rings in the past dating back at least 10 years. Apple has also had early discussions about creating smart glasses as a possible alternative to AirPods, the report said. A smart ring would also be a competitor for Oura, and newcomer Samsung's upcoming Galaxy smart ring that it plans to release later this year, which is designed to keep track of health metrics.

Persons: —, it's, It's, there's, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's Ray, Josh Edelson Organizations: Service, Apple, Bloomberg, Apple Watch, Getty, Samsung, Oura Locations: AFP

☆ Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are less ambitious but makes most sense
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMeta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are 'less ambitious' than Apple but make the most sense: Julie BielJulie Biel of Kayne Anderson Rudnick shares her comparison of Apple's Vision Pro and the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

Persons: Meta's, Julie Biel Julie Biel, Kayne Anderson Rudnick, Ray

☆ Silicon Valley literally wants to get into your head — any way it can
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A look at the Neuralink brain chip. Apple is set to launch its Vision Pro headset on Friday in what it describes as its big foray into "spatial computing." That space is essentially your head, with the Vision Pro built to create a canvas that emerges before your eyes while you wear it. question, the Vision Pro is also a response to the growing suite of headgear that Mark Zuckerberg has been creating at Meta. Products include the mixed reality Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3, which, like the Vision Pro, are designed to be worn over your head.

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☆ What does 'buy and homework' mean for investors? Here's how to get started
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here's our Club Mailbag email investingclubmailbag@cnbc.com — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. The objective of staying current with Wall Street research, news events, industry trends and macroeconomic shifts is to answer one big question: Is my investment thesis still intact? As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, — Melissa Goldberg, Phil Fisher, Piper, Jim, Locker, Squawk, Virginia Sherwood Organizations: Wall, Club, Costco, CNBC Locations: Maxx

☆ I wore Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses. They were a hit at dinner with my Gen Z friends — but some pictures turned out blurry.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Meta's smart glasses partnership with Ray-Ban is here, and I wore them for a Friday night out. For the smart glasses, the powered-up case is similar to that of bluetooth earbuds. Here are some of my takeaways from a night with the Meta Ray Ban smart glasses — with pictures, of course. When I put on the Meta smart glasses, my friends posed for pictures. Jordan HartMeta founder Mark Zuckerberg may believe smart glasses are the future, but they reminded me of a relic from the past.

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☆ David Attenborough finds the AI version of himself 'personally distressing'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A video of an AI version of David Attenborough narrating a programmer's life went viral on X.Attenborough told Business Insider he found the video "personally distressing." The filmmaker said he's concerned an AI version of him could be used to deceive others. AdvertisementOn Wednesday, a programmer named Charlie Holtz shared a video on X that showcased an AI-generated version of David Attenborough narrating Holtz's life. In addition to sharing the video online, Holtz also shared the code he used to create his AI-Attenborough. Holtz 's video has been watched more than 3 million times, and it has already sparked interest in AI clones.

Persons: David Attenborough, Attenborough, he's, —, Charlie Holtz, @charliebholtz, Sir David Attenborough, Holtz, Meta Ray Bans, Pietro Schirano, Steve Jobs Organizations: Service, BI Locations: New York City

☆ Watch Mark Zuckerberg use AI Ray-Bans to guide him through how to braid his daughter's hair
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In an Instagram video, he used the glasses' AI to guide him through braiding his daughter's hair. In an Instagram video, Zuckerberg can be seen asking the Ray-Bans, "Hey Meta, how can I make a braid?" Meta's AI then guides him through the steps as he braids his daughter's hair. AdvertisementAdvertisementMeta's latest line-up of its Ray-Bans smart glasses was first announced in late September at the 2023 Meta Connect. Snapchat also came out with its take on smart glasses in 2016, and continues to come out with updated versions.

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