Despite growing concerns over privacy and surveillance, Meta pushes forward with the release of Ray-Ban Meta glasses equipped with facial recognition technology. This move reflects the company’s focus on business objectives over moral considerations in a tech landscape increasingly intertwined with controversial surveillance practices.
Sony is set to introduce an updated version of its PSSR upscaling tech to the PS5 Pro next month, boosting visual fidelity while maintaining performance. With Resident Evil Requiem as one of the first games to showcase the improvements, the new tech enhances details like hair movement and texture rendering. This advancement stems from Sony and AMD’s collaboration on machine-learning technology, promising future enhancements for consoles and GPUs. The software update will provide PS5 Pro owners with a toggle feature for the upgraded PSSR, offering incremental graphical improvements and assuring users of continued performance enhancements.
Burger King is introducing an AI chatbot named ‘Patty’ to evaluate employees’ interactions with customers for politeness. This technology will not only assist with meal preparation but also ensure a friendly customer experience. The implementation of AI in this role highlights the increasing use of technology in monitoring real-time customer service interactions.
A hacker exploited Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to carry out attacks against Mexican government agencies, resulting in the theft of 150GB of official government data, including taxpayer records and employee credentials. The hacker used Claude to find vulnerabilities in government networks and automate data theft, with Gambit Security confirming the breach. Anthropic has investigated the claims, banned the accounts involved, and released a new model with tools to prevent misuse.
Full Circle, the developer behind the popular new Skate game, has revealed plans to restructure its team, leading to staff layoffs. The move comes less than six months after the game’s early access launch, raising questions about the studio’s long-term strategy and the challenges of maintaining player engagement in the competitive gaming market.
Google announces plans for a new data center in Texas using advanced air-cooling technology to minimize water consumption, aligning with its $40 billion investment in the state. The move comes as communities nationwide express worries about data centers’ impact on water resources, electricity bills, and greenhouse gas emissions, prompting discussions on alternative solutions like space-based data centers.
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 beta update in the UK includes an age verification prompt for users, requiring confirmation that they are over 18 to download and purchase apps. This move aligns with a broader trend in the tech industry towards prioritizing user safety, compliance with regulations, and responsible use of digital platforms.
Adobe introduces Quick Cut, an AI-powered feature for Firefly video editor, allowing users to automatically assemble clips based on text prompts and creator inputs to streamline the editing process and focus on storytelling.
Snap’s developer Spectacles provide insights into the upcoming consumer smart glasses, hinting at potential features and advancements for end users.
Apple’s introduction of age verification tools for app downloads in Utah, Louisiana, and Australia will have significant implications for users, with new laws requiring age confirmation for certain app downloads. The use of Apple’s Declared Age Range API will help developers comply with regulations and ensure users meet age requirements, but critics express concerns about privacy and internet anonymity.
