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3 weeks ago | 
eweek.com | J.R. Johnivan
Meta is sharing more technical details about Aria Gen 2, the latest iteration of its glasses designed for researchers working in robotics, augmented reality (AR), contextual AI, and machine perception (MP).
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3 weeks ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Billions of Android users may have been unknowingly tracked by Meta and Russian tech giant Yandex via a novel method that monitors fixed local ports on their devices, according to a new academic report. The technique, uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Günes Acar of Radboud University, allegedly allowed popular apps like Facebook and Instagram to silently listen for hidden tracking data. The situation raises concerns about user privacy and Android’s security architecture.
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3 weeks ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Image: trazika/pixabay Microsoft is implementing a new wave of updates to Windows 10, Windows 11, and several built-in applications as part of its efforts to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). While some of these updates have already rolled out via beta channels and Windows Insider builds, broader availabid lity for retail versions across Europe will continue throughout the year.
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3 weeks ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Skip to content Published June 2, 2025 Google recently released its AI Edge Gallery, which lets you download and run various AI models on your Android phone. Support for iOS is coming soon. Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at Google I/O on May 20, 2025 in Mountain View, California. Image: Google Google is bringing generative AI straight to your smartphone. In late May 2025, the tech giant launched the AI Edge Gallery, an Android app that enables users to download and run AI models directly on...
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4 weeks ago | 
eweek.com | J.R. Johnivan
German Bionic has launched Exia, the world’s first exoskeleton powered by end-to-end augmented AI, ushering in a new era of smart, wearable robotics for industrial workers. The next-generation device is lighter, stronger, and more intelligent than any of its predecessors. Equipped with adaptive AI, Exia continuously learns from its users’ movements, adjusting in real time to enhance performance and reduce strain.
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4 weeks ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Skip to content Published May 29, 2025 Claude’s voice mode enables full spoken conversations on mobile, offering hands-free interaction and real-time responses with onscreen highlights. The Claude app can be used to ask questions and generate content with the AI chatbot. This image does not include voice mode in action. Image: Anthropic Anthropic’s Claude AI mobile app now has a conversational voice mode that is in a beta version. Currently available only in English, the feature is live on...
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1 month ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Screenshot of Google Jules demo video. Image: Google for Developers YouTube channel One of Google’s latest AI-powered development tools, Jules, has officially entered public beta. Although it is not designed to replace an entire team of software engineers, the AI agent can autonomously generate features, run tests, patch bugs, and deliver code enhancements rapidly.
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1 month ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Skip to content Published May 27, 2025 Meta’s AI unit struggles with talent retention as key Llama researchers exit for rivals, raising concerns about the company’s long-term AI leadership and stability. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. Image: Meta Meta is widely regarded as the world’s largest social media company, yet it’s struggling to retain top talent in its AI division. The company has lost 11 of the 14 original authors credited in the whitepaper that introduced its AI model Llama in 2023, as...
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1 month ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Lumma malware, a MaaS platform active since 2022, has stolen data from 1.7M+ devices, targeting cryptos, logins, and financial information on Windows systems. Image: James Thew/Adobe Stock A months-long investigation by Microsoft has uncovered nearly 400,000 compromised systems and led to the suspension, takedown, or blocking of approximately 2,300 domains associated with the Lumma infostealer malware.
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1 month ago | 
techrepublic.com | J.R. Johnivan
Skip to content Published May 21, 2025 Microsoft’s NLWeb is compatible with the latest versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS, and it uses popular LLMs from some of the top AI companies. Microsoft CEO and chairman Satya Nadella. Image: Drew Robb/TechnologyAdvice Microsoft’s open project unveiled on May 19 called Natural Language Web, or NLWeb, can transform websites into fully functional, AI-driven platforms. NLWeb enables users to query websites using natural, non-technical language —...
