Meta plans to release a camera-free pair of smart glasses this fall;
Sources: Meta plans to release a camera-free pair of smart glasses this fall; the new model has six mics to let users speak with Meta's AI chatbot and Muse
TL;DRMeta releasing smart glasses without cameras this fall to address privacy backlash.
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Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7
TL;DRMicrosoft hosting Windows and Surface event October 7 with CEO and NVIDIA leader speaking.
OpenRouter users spent more on OpenAI's models than on Anthropic's
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Microsoft raises Dividend 8%
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