Long Beach, CA — At the AWE Augmented and Virtual Reality Conference in Long Beach, California, the future of augmented reality (AR) beyond the Apple Vision Pro is taking shape. Innovations in smart glasses, smaller headsets, and new interfaces indicate a significant shift in AR technology. Smaller, More Functional Devices Meta's Ray-Bans and Xreal's Air 2 Pro are leading the way, providing practical functionality while maintaining a normal appearance. These high-tech glasses offer features like photography, calling, and movie watching, making bulky VR headsets less ap ... Read More

A wishful tweet about AI doing "laundry and dishes" has struck a chord with the public, capturing both a popular sentiment and a common frustration. Despite advancements in technology, the dream of household robots remains largely unrealized. Earlier this year, science fiction writer Joanna Maciejewska summed up the yearning for practical AI in a post on X (formerly Twitter): "I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes." This tweet, which has garnered 3 million vie ... Read More

AI startup Speechify is transforming the audiobook industry by giving listeners the unique opportunity to become the stars of their own audio experience. With Speechify, users can import their own voices to create AI clones, allowing them to listen to text in their own voice or the voice of someone they know. This innovative feature sets Speechify apart from industry giants like Apple Books, Audible, and Spotify. Celebrity Voices and User Customization Speechify also offers AI-generated voices from celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow. “You can just pick your own vo ... Read More

In a forward-looking development, Apple is poised to integrate infrared (IR) cameras into its iconic AirPods, a move expected to revolutionize wireless audio functionality. According to a recent report by renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to commence mass production of these advanced AirPods by 2026. The inclusion of IR cameras promises multifaceted applications: from detecting in-air hand gestures to collaborating with devices like the Apple Vision Pro for augmented spatial audio and environmental awareness through Apple Intelligence software. The IR technology could enabl ... Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise but a present-day game-changer for India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With AI's ability to level the playing field, small businesses across India are now competing more effectively. According to Stanford University’s annual AI Index report, India saw the fifth highest investments last year in start-ups offering AI-based products and services. AI's transformative potential is particularly significant as India’s techade takes shape. Over 63 million MSMEs contribute to roughly one-third ... Read More

एक स्मार्टफोन पकड़े हुए व्यक्ति के हाथ का चित्र, जिसमें भविष्यवादी नीयन पृष्ठभूमि है। इंस्टाग्राम उपयोगकर्ता कस्टम एआई चैटबॉट किरदार बना सकेंगे। वावी लैब्स के संस्थापक केन सटर, उर्फ़ कालयवे के साथ एक विस्तृत वीडियो साक्षा ... Read More