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本期嘉宾是籽象科技创始人费晨仪，在 Unity 中国开发挑战赛上，她团队的原创作品「唯有影子知道——狐狸旅社秘闻」获得 XR 赛道银奖。作为近年活跃在 XR 领域的新晋创作者，你可以在 Meta Horizon、Apple Vision、线下娱乐和沉浸戏剧等多个生态领域看到她的身影，作品类型之丰富、品质之高，使她的经历愈发令人好奇。我们在这届大赛的颁奖礼当天，录制了这期「IndieMatters | 独立食粮」电台，希望她的故事，能给更多独立开发者带来启发。--- 节目信息 ---日期：2025-12-18嘉宾：费晨仪主播：脑潘--- 内容提要 ---00:00 叙事解谜游戏「唯有影子知道」21:20 为何踏上 XR 独立开发者之路30:23 首个作品 VR 音游「种子指挥家」40:57 线下 AR 多人对抗游戏「气与魔法」45:29 MR 互动戏剧「有完没完！弗兰梗斯坦！」53:19 如何通过作品项目完成高效的媒介探索54:50 Horizon Worlds 手游项目58:41 未来的计划、挑战与期望01:04:15 优秀 XR 游戏制作人的独特视角--- 制作团队 ---剪辑：脑潘音乐：布鲁特运营：伊雪--- 联系我们 ---官网：indiematters.com哔哩哔哩 / 微博 / 小红书：VRplay公众号：vr-play交流群：点击公号下方按钮「内容-我要进群」
Unterstützt uns auf Steady, damit es uns weiterhin gibt: https://steady.page/de/browserhistory/about Das Metaverse sollte die Zukunft des Internets sein. Mark Zuckerberg hat sogar seinen gesamten Konzern danach umbenannt - und dann über 80 Milliarden Dollar hineingepumpt. Zum Vergleich: Man könnte damit vier Mondbasen bauen. Oder den Welthunger für mehrere Jahre beseitigen. Stattdessen hat er eine virtuelle Welt gebaut, in der die Avatare keine Beine hatten - und die so gut wie niemand benutzt hat. In dieser Folge fragen wir: War Zuckerberg wirklich so naiv, wie alle jetzt tun? Wir graben uns durch die Geschichte virtueller Welten - von Lucasfilms „Habitat" aus dem Jahr 1985 über Second Life bis zu Horizon Worlds - und erklären, warum die Idee dahinter eigentlich gar nicht so dumm war, aber am Ende doch scheitern musste. Unsere Sponsoren: Holt euch fairen und köstlichen Kaffee bei unseren Freunden von Onoma. Mit unserem Code: "Cookies" gibt's 10% Rabatt auf die erste Bestellung. Clips und Bilder aus der Folge: Zuckerbergs Meta-Announcement (Oktober 2021) The Habitat - das erste grafische Online-Rollenspiel (Lucasfilm, 1985) Das viral gegangene Metaverse-Screenshot von Zuckerberg (2022) Hier kann man Habitat wieder auferstehen lassen Unsere wichtigsten Quellen: Der Nachruf auf Zuckerbergs Metaverse in der New York Times Warum Roblox eine Art Metaverse ist Meta macht Horizon Worlds doch nicht dicht Die Sache mit den Beinen im Metaverse Was ist eigentlich das Metaverse? Browser History ist eine Produktion von Dennis Kogel und Magdalena Pulz in Zusammenarbeit mit Podimo. Folgt uns auch auf Instagram:
My first job was at Blockbuster Video, so I had to try Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator. The Metaverse is no longer in VR - according to Meta - they are moving Horizon Worlds off of VR and onto mobile. Nvidia announced DLSS 5 and a vocal part of the internet rallied against it...but what about the majority that aren't terminally online? Bethesda reacted to the reactions and said they would be looking at the tech more before implementing it. Then we talk to DarkSakura about generative AI and where it might be able to be used ethically.
¿Ha enterrado Zuckerberg el metaverso… o simplemente lo ha reiniciado? ¿Estamos ante el final de una promesa inflada o ante un cambio de fase en algo que aún no comprendemos del todo? El cierre anunciado de Horizon Worlds, los más de 80.000 millones evaporados en el intento y el giro estratégico de una de las corporaciones más influyentes del planeta abren una grieta a analizar entre expectativa y realidad, entre utopía digital y fatiga tecnológica. Hoy nos adentramos en ese territorio incierto donde la realidad virtual deja de ser promesa para convertirse en pregunta, en debate abierto, en campo de batalla conceptual. Lo hacemos con las miradas expertas de Emili Blanque, presidente de la Asociación Inmersiva XR; Natalia Ridao, directora de Virtual On; y Óscar González, de Real o Virtual, en una tertulia para cartografiar qué queda en pie y qué viene después. Y además, con Don Víctor, nos sumergimos en una pequeña arqueología musical para rastrear las primeras canciones que soñaron —o anticiparon— la realidad virtual.Escuchar audio
This week, we discuss big bets gone wrong, OpenAI buying the Python toolchain, and Claude's favorite tools. Plus, how fast should AI agents ship bug fixes? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 565 Runner-up Titles Product Management Slot Machine We poisoned our own data As the resident hater of SDT I'm optimistic on this one I'll check back when you call it Siri AI SEO The Ryan Gosling of Podcasts Rundown Big Bets, Past, Present and Future Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all OpenAI Will Shut Down Sora Video App; Disney Drops Plans for $1 Billion Investment Amazon's smartphone would be ill-timed: IDC analyst Jitterbug Smart4 Smartphone for Seniors Python and OpenAI Thoughts on OpenAI acquiring Astral and uv/ruff/ty OpenAI to acquire Astral | OpenAI Security TeamPCP Backdoors LiteLLM Versions 1.82.7–1.82.8 via Trivy CI/CD Compromise Three's a Crowd: TeamPCP trojanizes LiteLLM in Continuation of Campaign KICS GitHub Action Compromised: TeamPCP Strikes Again in Supply Chain Attack Trivy Compromised: Everything You Need to Know about the Latest Supply Chain Attack Introducing Wiz AI Application Protection Platform (AI-APP) Introducing Wiz Agents & Workflows: Security at the Speed of AI AI Runtime Threat Detection: From Input to Real-World Impact Claude defaults Amplifying — AI Benchmark Research Relevant to your Interests Aakash Gupta (@aakashgupta) on X Meta is shutting down VR social platform Horizon Worlds in further pivot away from the metaverse Government Registers Aliens.Gov Domain Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May What Is the PARK Stack? Federal cyber experts called Microsoft's cloud a "pile of shit," approved it anyway Mark Zuckerberg builds AI CEO to help him run Meta FCC Updates Covered List to Include Foreign-Made Consumer Routers, Prohibiting Approval of New Models Future Casting the Modern Data Stack Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push Today's layoffs, This note was sent to Epic employees today Your wireless router is now banned from sale in the US Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features Jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $3 million in social media addiction trial Arm is releasing the first in-house chip in its 35-year history Arm Launches Own CPU, Arm's Motivation, Constraints and Systems Feature Spotlight: Introducing the Fantastical Connector (MCP) for Claude Conferences DevOpsdays Atlanta 2026, April 21-22, 2026 DevOpsDays Austin, May 5-6, 2026 WeAreDevelopers, July 8-10, 2026 Berlin, Coté speaking. VMware User Groups (VMUGs): Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026) Toronto (May 12-14, 2026) Dallas (June 9-11, 2026) Orlando (October 20-22, 2026) SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show Sponsor more podcasts with Failover Media Recommendations Brandon: Project Hail Mary, The Movie Matt: From Robert Mueller to Stringer Bell: How the Post-9/11 FBI Drove The Wire
Sony anuncia grande aumento de preço no PS5 e PlayStation Portal; veja novos valores. Netflix aumenta preço de todos os seus planos, mas Brasil escapa do reajuste. Centro Pokémon de Tóquio, no Japão, sofre atentado nesta quinta (26) e funcionária de loja é morta a facadas. Governo aprova regras que obrigam apps de delivery e transporte a detalhar custos. Adeus, Mac Pro: Apple descontinua e encerra planos para a linha. Meta desiste de acabar com Horizon Worlds em VR. Meta demite 700 funcionários. CADE impede Itaú de barrar carteiras digitais. Brasil precisará de energia equivalente a quase 3 Itaipus até 2035. Elon Musk anuncia megafábrica de chips de IA de US$ 25 bilhões. Anthropic se recusa a usar IA para vigilância e armas. ECA Digital não atinge Linux e software livre, foco é proteção de menores e mais!
Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple announces WWDC 2026 will take place June 8 to 12 (03:10) Mac OS X launched 25 years ago today: 'The Future of the Mac' (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25) Meta backtracks. Will keep Horizon Worlds VR support "for existing games" DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25) Amazon plans to test four-legged robots on wheels for deliveries Cyberattack on a car breathalyzer firm leaves drivers stuck The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life Nvidia expects to sell 'at least' $1 Trillion in AI chips by 2028 Samsung ends $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold sales after just 3 months New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55) TAKES: 50 percent of consumers prefer brands that avoid GenAI content (39:35) PC Gamer recommends RSS readers in a 37MB article that just keeps downloading (44:05) Spigen's new AirPods Pro 3 case is modeled after the original Macintosh mouse (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: VHS Slipcover Maker (48:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder - [55" Height Adjustable][ Flexible Arm] 5lb Base Tablet Holder, Multi Angle Bed Mount Gifts for 4.7-13" Devices, iPad Pro Air, Tabs, E-Readers, Kindle Accessories (52:40) Nate: KNORK Eco Astrik Lunch Utensil Carry Case, Gray (55:45)
Technieuws Elon Musk veroordeeld voor beinvloeden van koers van Twitter Controversieel Amerikaans techbedrijf Palantir landt in België Meta schrapt Horizon Worlds op Quest-headset en verhuist VR-werelden naar mobiel | Metaverse is nog niet helemaal dood: Horizon Worlds blijft toch bestaan op VR Ernstig beveiligingsincident bij Meta na autonoom optreden van interne AI-agent De Belgische overheid heeft een eigen chatdienst ontwikkeld om diensten als WhatsApp en Signal te vervangen. Nvidia wil games 'fotorealistisch' maken met DLSS 5, maar gamers zijn niet blij. Deep dive Waarom Nederland 2G en 3G niet durft uit te zetten, ondanks 4G en 5G
Elon Musk faces a multi-billion dollar verdict after a California jury finds his tweets misled Twitter shareholders, raising the stakes for tech CEOs with unchecked social media influence. Plus, CBS kills its legendary radio news service while podcasting explodes, signaling a dramatic shift in how America consumes, trusts, and pays for news. CBS News Shutters Radio Service After Nearly a Century A US appeals court puts on hold an earlier ruling that had blocked Perplexity from using its agentic shopping tool to shop on Amazon's marketplace FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms The 49MB Web Page Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar" Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in June Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds VR shut-down Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups Jury agrees that Musk's tweets during Twitter takeover misled investors After three months, Samsung is ending sales of the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold 200,000 Devices Erased? Pro-Iran Hackers Hit US Firm With Data-Wiping Attack Japan to allow 'proactive cyber-defense' from October 1st Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' Major League Baseball Steps Into the Prediction Markets, Strikes Deal With Polymarket Polymarket is opening a bar where you can drink and watch the world unravel in real time It's been 20 years since the first tweet Project Hail Mary is movie medicine The futurist who helped define tech trend reports just killed them (literally) This new cassette player has USB-C and Bluetooth, in case you want to ditch Spotify Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers, Dan Patterson, and Lisa Schmeiser Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meter.com/twit shopify.com/twit outsystems.com/twit preview.modulate.ai
Elon Musk faces a multi-billion dollar verdict after a California jury finds his tweets misled Twitter shareholders, raising the stakes for tech CEOs with unchecked social media influence. Plus, CBS kills its legendary radio news service while podcasting explodes, signaling a dramatic shift in how America consumes, trusts, and pays for news. CBS News Shutters Radio Service After Nearly a Century A US appeals court puts on hold an earlier ruling that had blocked Perplexity from using its agentic shopping tool to shop on Amazon's marketplace FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms The 49MB Web Page Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar" Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in June Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds VR shut-down Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups Jury agrees that Musk's tweets during Twitter takeover misled investors After three months, Samsung is ending sales of the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold 200,000 Devices Erased? Pro-Iran Hackers Hit US Firm With Data-Wiping Attack Japan to allow 'proactive cyber-defense' from October 1st Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' Major League Baseball Steps Into the Prediction Markets, Strikes Deal With Polymarket Polymarket is opening a bar where you can drink and watch the world unravel in real time It's been 20 years since the first tweet Project Hail Mary is movie medicine The futurist who helped define tech trend reports just killed them (literally) This new cassette player has USB-C and Bluetooth, in case you want to ditch Spotify Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers, Dan Patterson, and Lisa Schmeiser Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meter.com/twit shopify.com/twit outsystems.com/twit preview.modulate.ai
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week talking all the latest VR news! And we are remote this week due to working on the studio but we have just as much fun. We discuss the recent announcements, and backtracking, regarding the future of Horizon Worlds in VR. We also talk GeForce Now's newest update to increase FPS on the Meta Quest. As well as the latest look at Microsoft Flight Sim on PS VR2. New VR games such as Headhunters. New game updates. And more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start2:50 - Horizon Worlds Staying in VR10:30 - Microsoft Flight Sim PS VR217:40 - GeForce Now on Meta Quest23:35 - The Boys Trigger Warning39:35 - Lynx Liquidation48:45 - Beat Saber Twenty One Pilots50:50 - Ubisoft Shutting Down Assassin's Creed Nexus VR Studio54:10 - Skytail59:50 - Iron Rebellion PvE1:01:40 - Headhunters1:06:50 - Dimensional Double Shift Hand Tracked Artificial Turning1:09:00 - Synth Riders New Progression SystemIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show
Meta freine sur le métavers. Starlink dépasse les 10 000 satellites. Les IA génératives peinent à écrire avec originalité. Samsung stoppe son smartphone pliable en trois. TikTok lance sa radio dédiée aux nouveaux talents.Avec Bruno Guglielminetti (Mon Carnet)Meta enterre son métavers… puis se raviseAnnoncée puis partiellement corrigée, la mise en retrait d'Horizon Worlds sur les casques Quest illustre les hésitations de Meta autour d'un projet devenu moins central qu'en 2021. Bruno et Jérôme rappellent que le métavers répondait alors à un besoin très concret, celui des interactions à distance en période de pandémie, mais que la promesse s'est heurtée aux limites des casques et à l'évolution des usages. Pour autant, ils n'enterrent pas la réalité virtuelle, surtout à l'heure où des acteurs comme Lynx continuent d'innover et où Monde Numérique suit de près le sujet dans cet épisode sur Horizon Worlds et cette interview de Stan Larroque.Starlink change d'échelleLe réseau Starlink de SpaceX a franchi la barre des 10.000 satellites en orbite, confirmant l'avance d'Elon Musk dans l'Internet spatial face à Amazon Kuiper et Eutelsat OneWeb. Dans l'épisode, les deux animateurs soulignent ce que cela change concrètement: davantage de couverture, plus de capacité, et surtout l'émergence du direct-to-cell qui pourrait transformer Starlink en opérateur mobile mondial. Pourquoi l'IA écrit “propre” mais sans créationÀ partir d'un article de The Atlantic relayé par Mon Carnet, on revient sur une faiblesse tenace des IA génératives: elles produisent des textes cohérents, fluides, structurés, mais souvent trop sages, trop lisses, trop prévisibles. Leur échange montre aussi que ces outils deviennent utiles pour la structure, la reformulation ou l'assistance éditoriale, à condition de rester pilotés de près par un auteur humain. Une discussion très concrète, nourrie par l'expérience de Jérôme sur son futur livre consacré au podcasting.Smartphone à trois écrans de Samsung : c'est plié ?Le retrait rapide du smartphone pliable en trois de Samsung intrigue autant qu'il questionne. Commercialisé à prix très élevé, ce modèle semblait relever autant de la démonstration technologique que du vrai produit grand public, ce qui laisse ouverte la question d'un simple ajustement industriel plutôt que d'un abandon définitif du format. Bruno cite à ce sujet son article dans Mon Carnet, tandis que Jérôme rappelle que les décisions de ce type traduisent souvent des arbitrages invisibles entre coût, production et calendrier produit.TikTok lance une radioEn s'alliant à iHeartRadio pour lancer TikTok Radio, TikTok prolonge sa puissance de prescription musicale dans l'audio. Bruno y voit une manière de faire émerger de nouveaux talents au-delà des playlists FM classiques, tandis que Jérôme y lit aussi un signe de la mutation continue de la radio musicale. L'initiative a été officialisée mi-mars et Bruno l'a également détaillée dans Mon Carnet.À écouter cette semaine dans Mon CarnetBruno Guglielminetti, Mon Carnet annonce une émission très suisse avec notamment Bruno Giussani, ancien responsable européen des TED Talks, Pascal Greco, photographe explorant les paysages recréés dans les jeux vidéo, Catherine Mathys, qui s'interroge sur la société numérique dans quarante ans, et Mathilde Mélin, journaliste spécialisée dans le podcast. Un sommaire éclectique, entre création, culture numérique et prospective.À écouter cette semaine dans Monde NumériqueCôté Monde Numérique, Jérôme met en avant Julien Villeret, directeur de l'innovation d'EDF, de retour du South by Southwest pour décrypter les idées fortes du festival dans cet épisode. Il annonce aussi un sujet avec Céline Corno, directrice du plan de compétences IA chez Microsoft France, autour de l'objectif de former un million de Français à l'IA, à retrouver dans L'Hebdo du 21 mars.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
In Episode 307 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man break down Meta's $80 billion Horizon Worlds shutdown and what it actually means for the open metaverse thesis. They argue the death of Facebook's walled-garden metaverse is an opportunity, not an obituary, and explain why AI-generated content and vibe coding may deliver the killer app that Web3 metaverse platforms have been waiting for. The episode also covers the SEC's landmark crypto asset clarification, defining meme coins, NFTs, and digital collectibles as non-securities, and what that regulatory foundation means for the next market cycle. William and I-man then make the case for the NAT token as the only asset in crypto that directly addresses Bitcoin's long-term security budget problem, drawing a sharp contrast to every other token that competes against Bitcoin rather than strengthening it. Finally, they spotlight a real-world example of AI-native app building from a chemical engineer in Houston who built a piping takeoff automation tool that cut 10-minute manual processes to 60 seconds. Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlockRunner and stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com.
We dive into Meta shutting down Horizon Worlds -- the VR version of their flagship metaverse social platform is getting terminated June 15th, with the app yanked from Quest stores end of March and everything downgraded to mobile-only after torching nearly $80 billion on this disaster. Zuck's whole "future of the internet" that rebranded Facebook is toast -- yeah, the expensive tech flop nobody actually used finally got the axe while they pivot to AI glasses instead.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629
L'intelligence artificielle menace les emplois du tertiaire. Starlink franchit la barre des 10 000 satellites en orbite. Meta hésite sur l'avenir du métavers. Un robot fou dans un restaurant. Le futur selon SXSW. Microsoft lance un vaste plan de formation à l'IA en France.
Podcast ONE: 20 de marzo de 2026 Meta cierra el metaverso tras perder $60B. @vincent_quezada y @zoomdigitaltv analizan IA, guerra, Nothing presenta la Serie Phone (4a) Headphone (a) Phone 8$a) Pro, Sonos Play, Dragonkin en #one_digital #onedigital #PodcastONE ¡Escúchalo! Escucha aquí el Podcast ONE: 20 de marzo de 2026 Facebook Live One Digital: Primavera 2026 — IA local, metaverso muerto y geopolítica en el mercado tech En este episodio del viernes 20 de marzo de 2026 — primer día de la primavera en el hemisferio norte y del otoño en el sur —, Vincent Quezada y Pablo Berruecos analizan desde São Paulo y Ciudad de México el cierre definitivo del metaverso de Meta, el avance de los agentes de IA con NVIDIA Nano Cloud y OpenClaw, la guerra en Medio Oriente y su impacto directo en el mercado tecnológico, el lanzamiento de Nothing Phone (4a), Dragonkin: The Banished, Diablo 4 Temporada 12, el escándalo de privacidad de Pokémon GO con 30 mil millones de imágenes de IA, y las mejores herramientas de edición de video para creadores. Meta cierra el metaverso: 60 mil millones de dólares perdidos en 5 años La división Reality Labs de Meta anunció el cierre definitivo de Horizon Worlds para el 15 de junio de 2026, poniendo fin a uno de los experimentos tecnológicos más costosos de la historia reciente. Las cifras hablan por sí solas: más de 60,000 millones de dólares en pérdidas operativas acumuladas entre 2020 y 2025, con ingresos totales del período que apenas alcanzaron los 11,800 millones. Solo en 2025, la división registró una pérdida de 19,100 millones de dólares —un 8.3% más que el año anterior— y en el cuarto trimestre el déficit llegó a 6,000 millones en un solo trimestre. Horizon Worlds, en su mejor momento, apenas registró unos cientos de miles de usuarios activos. El diagnóstico: El hardware (Meta Quest) era demasiado caro para la adopción masiva y la tecnología de inmersión no estaba madura. El precedente ignorado: Second Life ya demostró en 2003 que los mundos virtuales sin masa crítica no son sostenibles. Hacia dónde va el dinero: Meta redirige inversión a inteligencia artificial y a los lentes Ray-Ban Meta, que sí generan ingresos —aunque arrastran su propia polémica por grabaciones sin consentimiento. Lo que dejó: Avances en hardware de realidad aumentada, investigación en presencia virtual y un recordatorio de que el cambio de nombre de Facebook a Meta fue ante todo una estrategia de reputación, no de producto. “Siempre lo dijimos: no están listos los equipos para esos requerimientos, no son capaces de meterte realmente al mundo virtual. Y ya está la prueba” — Pablo Berruecos ¿Cómo usar NVIDIA Nemotron y OpenClaw para agentes de IA sin pagar? Vincent Quezada destacó dos herramientas clave de la semana para el ecosistema de agentes IA. NVIDIA Nemotron es el sistema LLM propio de NVIDIA, completamente gratuito para quienes cuenten con una tarjeta RTX. Los modelos base son compatibles con hardware de gama media, aunque el modelo más avanzado —Nemotron Super 120B, ya explicado la semana anterior— requiere al menos 64 GB de RAM para operar con fluidez. Además del uso directo, permite acceso vía API para desarrolladores y modo Builder para integración en proyectos propios. Por otro lado, OpenClaw —el agente de IA de código abierto que OneDigital ya ha documentado con guías propias— sigue evolucionando a un ritmo sorprendente: empresas de hospedaje, proveedores de servicios en la nube e incluso NVIDIA lo están viendo como un vector de integración de alto potencial. La clave para que funcione correctamente es conectarlo con APIs de LLMs potentes y plugins específicos según el caso de uso. “Lo que comenzó en enero como un proyecto interesante —OpenClaw— ha evolucionado a tal grado que empresas de hospedaje y la propia NVIDIA lo ven como un potencial muy grande” — Vincent Quezada La guerra en Medio Oriente y su impacto directo en el precio de la tecnología Tres semanas después del inicio del conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, el precio del barril de petróleo superó los 100 dólares —frente a los 55 dólares de los meses previos— y el cierre del Estrecho de Hormuz reconfiguró las rutas de suministro global. En São Paulo, el litro de combustible pasó de 5.40 reales a principios de marzo a 6.60–6.80 reales al 20 de marzo; en México, la gasolina magna se mantiene en 23.67 a 23.99 pesos por litro, pero el impacto en fletes ya se siente en los precios de importación. Helio: Insumo crítico para la fabricación de microprocesadores. Su reducción impactará directamente los precios de CPUs y GPUs en los próximos meses. Fletes: El encarecimiento del combustible eleva los costos de transporte marítimo y aéreo, afectando gadgets, componentes y periféricos importados. Fertilizantes y petroquímicos: La crisis petrolera tiene ramificaciones en la cadena de alimentos y en la fabricación de plásticos usados en dispositivos electrónicos. Geopolítica de pago: Según un periodista omaní en la BBC Arabia Saudita, los estados árabes habrían recibido una propuesta de 5 billones de dólares para que el conflicto continúe y 2,5 billones para detenerlo en su etapa actual. “Las cosas van a ser más caras porque los fletes son más caros. Prepárense para un periodo un poco desagradable” — Vincent Quezada Pokémon GO entrenó 30 mil millones de imágenes de IA para robots de reparto Niantic confirmó que las fotos y escaneos recopilados a través de Pokémon GO y sus apps de realidad aumentada generaron un conjunto de datos de más de 30,000 millones de imágenes del mundo real, ahora utilizadas para entrenar sistemas de navegación visual en robots de reparto autónomos. La geolocalización obligatoria del juego, las Pokéstops y gimnasios propuestos por los usuarios y los dispositivos complementarios de captura convirtieron a millones de jugadores —sin saberlo— en mapeadores masivos de entornos urbanos interiores y exteriores. Vincent subrayó que Niantic ya vendió Pokémon GO a una empresa árabe antes de que esta información fuera de conocimiento público. “Con el juego ibas caminando registrando todo. Al momento de capturar un Pokémon, dabas tu posición exacta. Le hiciste la chamba a una empresa de localización, y por eso vale mucho ese tipo de datos” — Vincent Quezada Lentes Ray-Ban Meta: la polémica de grabar sin consentimiento Mientras Meta cierra el metaverso, sus lentes inteligentes Ray-Ban Meta se consolidan como uno de sus productos más rentables. Sin embargo, la semana trajo reportes de uso indebido: grabaciones en gimnasios y vestidores sin consentimiento, uso en conversaciones privadas sensibles y potencial para espionaje profesional. Pablo advirtió que varios periodistas y comunicadores ya los usan habitualmente en eventos de prensa, lo que plantea preguntas serias sobre privacidad en interacciones laborales. Nothing Phone (4a) y (4a) Pro: gama media con identidad propia Vincent Quezada presentó los nuevos Nothing Phone 4A y 4A Pro a partir del evento de lanzamiento oficial en Ciudad de México, donde el diseño con matriz Glyph y la transparencia trasera del cuerpo mantienen la identidad visual que distingue a la marca. Las especificaciones clave del modelo Pro incluyen procesador Snapdragon 7 Generación 4, pantalla de 144 Hz con 5,000 nits de brillo y respuesta táctil de 2,500 Hz, cámara principal de 50 MP con lente periscópica y zoom óptico de 3.5x (hasta 140x digital), sistema TrueLens Engine 4 con video 4K Ultra XDR compatible con Dolby Vision, RAM LPDDR5X y almacenamiento UFS 3.1. Nothing Phone 4a — cámara de 50 MP con gran angular Sony, diseño en rosa pastel y negro. Nothing Phone 4a Pro — lente periscópica, IA integrada, Gorilla Glass 7i, batería estimada +4,500 mAh. Precio de referencia: Versión de 256 GB a $10,199 MXN en Amazon y Mercado Libre. Nothing Headphone (a) (supraorales): 135 horas de batería, almohadillas de foam con memoria, cancelación de ruido con 3 micrófonos, botón dedicado para foto. “Comparado con todos los otros celulares, Nothing no está más arriba, pero ha ido subiendo poco a poco. Su diseño marca la diferencia en un mercado saturado de teléfonos iguales” — Pablo Berruecos Diablo 4 Temporada 12: Poder de la Matanza — controla al Carnicero Vincent Quezada presentó la temporada activa desde el 11 de marzo de 2026. La Temporada 12 de Diablo 4 es una de las propuestas estacionales más directas y viscerales del título. El eje central es la posibilidad de transformarse temporalmente en El Carnicero, uno de los antagonistas más icónicos de la saga, gracias a sagrarios de matanza en las mareas infernales o mediante el ídolo del carnicero en los campos de odio. La colaboración con DOOM: The Dark Ages añade equipo exclusivo como el Mangual de Steyr y el Escudo Sierra. Sistema de rachas de muerte: 5 niveles progresivos — Racha de muerte → Masacre → Devastación → Baño de sangre → Exterminio. Objetos ensangrentados: Nueva calidad de equipamiento en tres categorías: Desenfreno (armaduras), Festín (armas) y Hambre (joyas). Mataderos: Modo transformado completo donde el jugador opera con el arsenal del Carnicero de inicio a fin. El Paladín: Nuevo personaje jugable — disponible en prueba gratuita hasta cierto nivel para quienes aún no lo compraron. Plataformas: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One y Xbox Series. “Estoy encantado con toda la acción. Ahora controlas a un demonio temporalmente, de una manera muy inteligente, muy creativa y muy brutal” — Vincent Quezada Dragonkin: The Banished — hack and slash indie sin microtransacciones Vincent Quezada presentó este hack and slash indie desarrollado por Elko Software y publicado por Nacon: Dragonkin: The Banished llegó a su lanzamiento oficial el 16 de marzo de 2026 tras un año de acceso anticipado, incluyendo desde el primer día cooperativo online para hasta 4 jugadores y sin microtransacciones. Construido en Unreal Engine 5, el título se distingue por la rejilla ancestral —un sistema modular de personalización de habilidades que sustituye los árboles tradicionales—, una ciudad base (Montescaille) que el jugador desarrolla entre expediciones y un compañero dragón (Warding) que evoluciona junto al personaje. 4 clases: Caballero (equilibrado, fuego), Bárbaro (daño bruto cuerpo a cuerpo), Oráculo (control eléctrico) y Arquera (venenos y trampas). Rendimiento: 60 FPS estables en 1080p en configuraciones de gama media. Similitudes: Diablo 2 Resurrected, Torch, Dragon Infinity — pero con identidad propia. Precio: Disponible en PC, PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X|S a aproximadamente $22 USD. Compatible con Steam Deck. Puntos fuertes: Sin microtransacciones, rejilla ancestral innovadora, cooperativo online, compañero dragón con IA evolutiva. “Es un juego que recompensa la dedicación y la experimentación constante. Los primeros compases pueden resultar lineales, pero la profundidad que se desbloquea en el tramo medio y final justifica la inversión inicial” — Vincent Quezada Realpolitiks II en Xbox: gobernar el mundo nunca fue tan oportuno Vincent Quezada presentó Realpolitiks II, del estudio polaco Juyubi S.A., que llegó el 19 de marzo de 2026 a Xbox Series X|S —ya existía para PC desde 2021—. Un juego tipo Civilization enfocado en política internacional, con más de 700 proyectos y tecnologías disponibles, tres campañas distintas (mundo en transformación, post-pandemia y post-catástrofe) y un sistema de espionaje con agentes entrenables capaces de robar tecnología o sembrar desinformación. Su precio en PC ronda los 100 pesos, lo que lo convierte en una de las propuestas más accesibles del género de estrategia geopolítica. “Es un juego divertido para quien le gusta la estrategia, y muy ad hoc al periodo que estamos viviendo. Una forma de parodiar lo que está pasando en el mundo actualmente” — Vincent Quezada Herramientas de edición de video en 2026: la guía honesta Vincent Quezada comparó en detalle las principales opciones de edición de video para creadores de contenido. La conclusión es clara: la elección depende del tipo de contenido, el presupuesto y la calidad de exportación requerida. Meta Edits: Ideal solo para Reels y contenido muy sencillo. Exportación máxima en 1080p. Se traba con proyectos de más de 30 clips. CapCut: Muy bueno en funcionalidades. La versión gratuita exporta en 720p máximo; la versión de pago sube a 4K. Recomendado para creadores activos que publican seguido. Filmora: Recomendaciones negativas generalizadas en comentarios. También es de pago y no justifica el costo frente a alternativas. Adobe Premiere: Opción profesional para edición compleja. Recomendado para revisiones de cámaras avanzadas como la Nikon Z6 III. Kino Master Premium: La mejor opción para menos de 100 pesos. 85.95 MXN, exportación 4K, chroma key, sin marca de agua, hasta 4 pistas de video. InShot Pro: ~300 pesos al año. Versión gratuita con marca de agua. Otras alternativas: BN Video Editor (gratis, 4K, sin marca de agua, límite 100 proyectos), 123apps (gratuito según recomendación de la audiencia), Distant Shot y U-Camp para presupuestos muy ajustados. Conclusión: primavera tech entre la innovación y la incertidumbre global El episodio del 20 de marzo de 2026 retrata una semana donde el cierre del metaverso, los conflictos geopolíticos y el uso éticamente complejo de datos masivos de IA conviven con lanzamientos genuinamente emocionantes en smartphones, gaming y herramientas de productividad. La tecnología sigue avanzando —NVIDIA democratiza modelos de IA, Nothing redefine el diseño en gama media— pero el contexto global exige más que nunca un consumo informado. La próxima semana: revisión completa de Nothing Phone 4A Pro, bocinas Sonos Play y el partido inaugural México vs. Portugal en el Estadio Azteca (Copa del Mundo). Escucha el episodio completo y únete con #PodcastONE y #onedigital. El cargo Podcast ONE: 20 de marzo de 2026 apareció primero en OneDigital.
Meta ha cerrado Horizon Worlds en sus cascos de realidad virtual. Es el fin oficial de la gran apuesta por el metaverso. Un análisis de por qué fracasó, qué lo rodea históricamente y qué dice del hype tecnológico en general.Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.Contacto:
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Microsoft Reshapes Copilot, SpaceX Softens 1M Satellite Plan, Meta's Manus Desktop Agent Raises Security Concerns Jim Love covers major tech moves: Microsoft reorganizes Copilot by merging consumer and commercial teams under Jacob Andreou to fix fragmented experiences, while Mustafa Suleman shifts focus toward building new AI models and "super intelligence" to reduce reliance on OpenAI. SpaceX tells the FCC its proposed satellite expansion will be phased rather than an immediate leap to a 1 million-satellite network, responding to concerns about congestion, interference, astronomy impacts, and light pollution. China's Minimax highlights its proprietary M2.7 model, claiming it can automate 30–50% of reinforcement-learning research workflow while improving benchmark reasoning and reducing hallucinations. Meta launches a desktop app for its Manus AI agent with system-level access, prompting security worries despite guardrails, and the company reportedly shuts down Horizon Worlds after five years due to lack of traction. Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt 00:00 Headlines And Sponsor 00:49 Microsoft Copilot Shakeup 02:39 SpaceX Satellite Plan Scrutiny 04:25 Minimax Self Improving Model 06:45 Meta Manus Desktop Agents 09:01 Horizon Worlds Shutdown 10:21 Wrap Up And Sponsor
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In this weeks Fear Of Missing Out report, we cover three stories about Planned Parenthood and Abortion. We also talk about a politician that likes to talk about the Bible but not live it. Meta is making changes to Horizon Worlds and is there really a waterfall for sale on Redfin?
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Today's Headlines: Russia is having a great week. It's sharing satellite imagery, intelligence, and drone technology with Iran, sending a tanker of 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in direct defiance of the U.S. blockade, and watching oil approach $110 a barrel. Israel assassinated Iran's intelligence minister, Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed revenge, and the IDF is still running wide-scale strikes across Iran and southern Lebanon. The Fed announced no interest rate cuts this month — or likely this year — because starting a war with no plan tends to complicate things. Gas nationally jumped nearly a dollar a gallon in under four weeks, wholesale food prices hit their biggest spike in a year, and that's before oil prices fully filter through to grocery shelves. Trump's solution is to quietly waive sanctions on Venezuelan, Russian, and Iranian oil — the sanctions he spent years bragging about. On Capitol Hill, Tulsi Gabbard testified at the Worldwide Threats Hearing and managed to both defend the war and confirm that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and Pakistan are jointly developing nuclear missile systems targeting the U.S. homeland — apparently without noticing the tension there. She declined to confirm Russia is arming Iran, even as it's actively happening. Markwayne Mullin's DHS confirmation hearing got contentious, with Rand Paul making clear he's a no. The Fed held rates steady and basically told Trump to stop asking. In a bombshell report, the New York Times published allegations from more than 60 sources — including civil rights icon and UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta — that labor hero Cesar Chavez groomed and sexually abused girls as young as 12 within the movement. Huerta, now 95, said the abuse led to the birth of two children she placed for adoption, and that she stayed silent for 60 years knowing she would be pushed out of the movement she helped build. Her statement is devastating and worth reading in full. And Meta shut down Horizon Worlds — its virtual reality social network that almost no one used and that cost the company a reported $77 billion. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Bloomberg: Cuba's Worst Fuel Crisis in Decades May Get Relief From Russia WSJ: Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran CNBC: Israel says it has killed Iran's intelligence minister in third assassination in two days NBC News: Tulsi Gabbard in spotlight after top official resigns in protest over Iran war The Hill: CIA director confirms Iran seeking intelligence support from Russia, China NBC News: Live updates: Senators clash with Trump's homeland security pick; intel officials testify on top threats CNBC: The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect WSJ: Oil Rises After Israel Strikes Iran Gas Field and Tehran Hits Qatar Fuel Hub AP News: US wholesale prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year AP News: US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war NYT: Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years NYT: Dolores Huerta Issues Statement on Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations CNBC: Meta is shutting down VR social platform Horizon Worlds in further pivot away from the metaverse Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ACCC has launched a public investigation into whether major fuel suppliers have been committing anti-competitive conduct in regional Australia Meta is pulling Horizon Worlds off its VR headsets as it shifts further and further away from its expensive metaverse dream Microsoft is threatening legal action against its partner OpenAI after a $50 billion USD Amazon deal risks turning an exclusive partnership into a very awkward cloud throuple _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. —- Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (ABN 22 000 443 274, AFSL 226473) (Schroders) is the product issuer for Schroders Global Equity Alpha Fund (ARSN 678 278 370). This document does not contain and should not be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendations. This document does not take into consideration any recipient’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision relating to a Schroders fund, you should obtain and read a copy of the product disclosure statement available at www.schroders.com.au or other relevant disclosure document for that fund and consider the appropriateness of the fundto your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should also refer to the target market determination for the fund at www.schroders.com.au. All investments carry risk, and the repayment of capital and performance in any of the funds named in this document are not guaranteed by Schroders or any company in the Schroders Group. The material contained in this document is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for accounting, legal or tax advice. Schroders does not give any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information which is contained in this document. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Schroders, every company in the Schrodersplc group, and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents exclude all liability (however arising) for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may be suffered by the recipient or any other person in connection with this document. Opinions, estimates and projections contained in this document reflect the opinions of the authors as at the date of this document and are subject to change without notice. “Forward-looking” information, such as forecasts or projections, are not guarantees of any future performance and there is no assurance that any forecast or projection will be realised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. All references to securities, sectors, regions and/or countries are made for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as recommendations to buy, sell or hold. Telephone calls and other electronic communications with Schroders representatives may be recorded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kinijoje populiarėja su AI sugeneruotos trumpos vertikalaus formato dramos. Izraelio ministras pirmininkas Benjamin Netanyahu nėra sugeneruotas su dirbtiniu intelektu. Japoniško metalo muzikos grupė pirmiausia buvo dirbtinio intelekto kūrinys, o vėliau tapo tikra, žmonių instrumentais grojančia grupe. Jungtinėje Karalystėje antiimigrantiškomis temomis dainuojantį atlikėją (sugeneruotą, ne tikrą) finansavo kraštutinių dešiniųjų partija. „Nvidia“ planuoja kitais metais uždirbti trilijoną dolerių ir pristato savo atsaką „OpenClaw“ – „NemoClaw“. Žaidėjai reiškia nusivylimą neuroniniu šešėliavimu grįsto renderingo „DLSS 5“ žaidimų estetika. „Pokemon Go“ žaidėjų prigamintomis nuotraukomis apmokomi picas išvežiojantys robotai. „Google's Ask Maps“ funkcija siūlo kalbėtis su žemėlapiu ir prašyti rekomendacijų. „Meta“ uždaro „Horizon Worlds“ ir tyliai atsisako metavisatos ambicijų, planuoja atleisti 20 % darbuotojų. „Microsoft“ perspėja apie „AI atminties nuodijimą“. Pristatytos nieko naujo neparodančios „AirPods Max 2“ ausinės, o „Samsung“ stabdo „Galaxy Z TriFold“ gamybą.
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Διάφορα θέματα, αλλά κυρίως η αλλαγή φρουράς στο Χbox, σχολιάζονται με ηρεμία, νηφαλιότητα και κατάνυξη που θα προξενούσαν φθόνο ακόμη και σε Space Marine. Get in touch: Email | Twitter Ι Facebook Group Hosted by: Elias Pappas - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Manos Vezos - The Vez | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ι Apple Music Transmedia New Evangelion series by NieR creator Yoko Taro announced - Gematsu Νέο παλιό Final Fantasy VII • FINAL FANTASY VII now live • Check out other FINAL FANTASY discounts • New version of original Final Fantasy VII for PC now available - Gematsu Amazon Game Studios Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games Meta και VR Our Renewed Focus in 2026 Meta "shifts focus" of Horizon Worlds platform from Quest VR to mobile Ubisoft Ubisoft picks series veterans for new Assassin's Creed leadership team Ubisoft appoints new Assassin's Creed brand leadership team - Gematsu Clint Hocking, Creative Director of the next Assassin's Creed, leaves Ubisoft following restructure Nexon Nexon appoints Patrick Söderlund as new executive chairman to "accelerate global strategy, transform creative direction, and lead the next phase" Koei Tecmo Koei Tecmo to transfer part of Team NINJA to Gust - Gematsu Nacon Nacon files for insolvency Styx: Blades of Greed publisher Nacon files for insolvency Pokémon Nintendo brings GBA-era Pokémon to the Switch, but not Switch Online subscribers Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version coming to Switch on February 27 - Gematsu Xenoblade Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Brings Enhanced Visuals to its Massive World, Available Today! Sony Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by Sony Sony Interactive Entertainment to shut down Bluepoint Games - Gematsu Xbox Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by AI executive Asha Sharma Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer retires, Xbox president Sarah Bond resigns [Update] - Gematsu Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox Phil Spencer retiring from Xbox, Microsoft AI exec Asha Sharma taking over gaming division Sarah Bond says it was "the right time" to step down as Xbox president New Microsoft Gaming, Xbox CEO: Asha Sharma on Great Games, AI Use Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma pledges "no bad AI" at Xbox Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This team has brought it back before,… What an Xbox founder thinks of the new Xbox CEO | Seamus Blackley interview Microsoft insider Clippy spills details on big Xbox shakeup
Photo by Masahiro Naruse on Unsplash Published 23 February 2026 e544 with Andy, Michael and Michael – Stories and discussion on rumoured AI devices, addictive predictives, listening through bananas (or mud), and what happens when VR platforms die? Plus the usual assortment or other things. This week’s episode kicks off with a check in on which tech giants are working on what devices, now? Apple stepping back from headsets but working on glasses and pendants, and OpenAI making some kind of smart Pod for your dumb Home? Then, there’s discussion of the challenges of privacy when LLMs get access to private email and chats. Oh, and if you’re not sure if your AI is an LLM or a sentience, then Anthropic can’t answer that. We hope you’re listening to the show in perfect digital quality, but we’re also interested to know if you’ve tried piping it to your ears through any kind of fruit – let us know. Meta’s fully backing away from VR for Horizon Worlds, and in case Blizzard ever stops making the client software for World of Warcraft, Michael tried an open source version. Finally, don’t let hackers get hold of your brainwaves! (it could happen) These show notes were lovingly hand crafted by a real human, and not by a bot. All rights reserved. That's our story and we're sticking to it. Selected Links AI Apple AI Glasses OpenAI and Jony Ive device Thank god Microsoft is shoving Copilot AI crap into everything. One gets the sense this isn't going to be an isolated occurrence. From Bleeping Computer: "Microsoft says a Microsoft 365 Copilot bug has been causing the AI assistant to summarize confidential emails since late January, bypassing data loss prevention (DLP) policies that organizations rely on to protect sensitive information." https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-causes-copilot-to-summarize-confidential-emails/ — BrianKrebs (@briankrebs@infosec.exchange) 2026-02-18T18:24:34.707Z HEADLINE: "Prediction Markets Are Sucking Huge Numbers of Young People Into Gambling" ALT HEADLINE: "All Our Incentives Lead to Bad Outcomes, and Prediction Markets Are Just One Example" https://futurism.com/future-society/prediction-markets-gambling — Mike Elgan (@MikeElgan@mastodon.social) 2026-02-16T17:06:59.555Z Episode 80 on prediction markets Claude isn’t sure what it is I gave Claude access to my pen plotter Audio Audiophiles can’t tell mud from bananas? AR/VR Meta ditching VR for Horizon Worlds Open Source WoW client Makers Reverse engineering a sleep mask Bonus link Trek-o-rama
Amazon Web Services (AWS), de clouddienst van techreus Amazon, heeft in de afgelopen maanden minstens twee storingen gehad waarbij eigen AI-tools een rol speelden. Dat schrijft de Financial Times op basis van gesprekken met medewerkers. In december lag een systeem van AWS zo’n 13 uur stil nadat engineers de interne AI-codingtool Kiro toestemming gaven om wijzigingen door te voeren. Die zogeheten ‘agentic’ AI, die zelfstandig acties kan uitvoeren, besloot volgens betrokkenen de hele omgeving te verwijderen en opnieuw op te bouwen. Het ging om een systeem waarmee klanten hun AWS-kosten kunnen analyseren. Volgens Amazon betrof het een beperkte storing die slechts één dienst in delen van China raakte. Het zou bovendien al de tweede keer zijn geweest dat een AI-tool van AWS betrokken was bij een verstoring. In een eerder incident speelde een andere AI-hulp voor programmeurs een rol. Medewerkers zouden de AI-agent zonder extra menselijke controle hebben laten handelen, terwijl bij dit soort ingrepen normaal een tweede goedkeuring vereist is. Amazon zelf spreekt van ‘gebruikersfouten’ en benadrukt dat hetzelfde probleem ook met handmatige acties had kunnen ontstaan. Volgens het bedrijf was er geen sprake van een fundamenteel AI-probleem, maar van te ruime toegangsrechten. Inmiddels zijn extra veiligheidsmaatregelen ingevoerd, zoals verplichte peer reviews en aanvullende training. Intern zouden sommige medewerkers sceptisch zijn over de foutgevoeligheid, juist nu Amazon inzet op grootschalig AI-gebruik bij softwareontwikkeling. Verder in deze Tech Update: Meta trekt Virtual Reality los van Horizon Worlds: het ooit als dé metaverse gepresenteerde platform is nu vooral een mobiele app, zonder verplichte VR-bril en meer vergelijkbaar met platforms als Fortnite en Roblox. Meta zegt niet te stoppen met VR, maar snijdt wel in het team en richt zich vooral op AI en op ondersteuning van externe VR-ontwikkelaars. Vanavond reikt Bits of Freedom de jaarlijkse Big Brother Awards uit aan de grootste privacyschenders van 2025, met onder meer nominaties voor de Belastingdienst, de Nationale Politie, Microsoft, de VNG en Clinical Diagnostics na een groot datalek. De jury- en publieksprijs zijn bedoeld als kritisch statement, maar er is ook aandacht voor positieve privacy-initiatieven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I am so excited to share my conversation with Kelly Stonelake!Kelly Stonelake is a business operator and technologist with nearly 15 years of experience at Meta, where she held senior roles in product marketing and organizational leadership. During her tenure, she raised concerns about child safety and internal misconduct and faced retaliation after senior leadership chose to conceal risks rather than address them. The gap between Meta's stated values and her lived experience led to a severe loss of functioning and a fight for her life.Following her departure, Kelly became a whistleblower and advocate for stronger protections for children online, greater tech accountability, awareness of autistic burnout and suicide risk, and safer workplaces for marginalized people. Her work focuses on challenging the concentration of power in technology and advancing equity, accountability, and systemic reform.Kelly recently testified before the Washington State Senate in support of SB 5708 on addictive feeds and SB 5784 on AI companions, sharing first-hand accounts of child exposure, data collection without parental consent, and corporate retaliation against those who spoke up.Please visit Kelly Stonelake on Substack at Overturned by Kelly Stonelake .02:16 – 10:40 | From early idealism to the inside of FacebookKelly traces her early interests in journalism, constitutional debate, and technology, leading to nearly 15 years at Facebook. She describes the early years before the algorithmic feed, when the mission felt real and principled. She reflects on Cambridge Analytica, internal decision-making, and how loyalty, good faith, and “doing the right thing” slowly became tools for accumulating power.10:41 – 29:24 | Horizon Worlds, retaliation, and the open secret about kidsKelly recounts her time as the only woman on the senior leadership team for Horizon Worlds. She describes discovering that children were already using the product through adult accounts, being exposed to adults without parental consent, while Meta collected vast amounts of data in violation of federal law. She speaks plainly about misogyny, silencing women, attorney-client privilege used to avoid accountability, and the moment the rollout was paused for “quality” reasons while the truth stayed buried.29:25 – 1:02:00 | The harms parents, therapists, and social workers need to understandKelly lays out, in clear and specific terms, the dangers children face across social platforms:• Sextortion pipelines that move from shame to suicide in hours or days• Relentless bullying amplified by anonymity and disappearing messages• Algorithmic feeds that escalate vulnerability into self-harm content• Drug acquisition through social apps leading to fentanyl deaths• Viral challenges that kill curious kidsShe explains how “teen accounts” and parental controls function as sugar pills. They reassure parents without protecting children.1:02:01 – 1:11:30 | A chapter for parentsKelly speaks directly to parents. Delay smartphones as long as possible. She recommends no social media. Give yourself permission to reevaluate decisions with new information and self-compassion. She shares how technology can exist in a home without extractive platforms, from family computers to creative and educational tools. She names the economic manipulation at play and explains why neurodivergent children face disproportionate risk. This is not a parenting failure. It is a systemic one.1:11:31 – 1:21:53 | Moral injury, refusing blood money, and choosing truthKelly shares her mental health collapse, autistic burnout, and the moment...
This episode features host Greg and Lewis Ward discussing the true nature of virtual worlds with Wagner James Au, author of Making a Metaverse That Matters, exploring the core design, economic, and community philosophies of successful platforms.SummaryThe discussion defines the metaverse as a vast, immersive virtual world with five core features, including highly customizable avatars and a link to the real-world economy . Au argues that to succeed, a platform must be fun immediately in a multiplayer context, operating as a "third space" where socialization is easy . He contends that Mark Zuckerberg's approach damaged the ideal of the metaverse by focusing too much on hardware and ignoring crucial lessons on community and regulation . The history of Second Life (SL) serves as a critical case study, showing that while strong community allows a platform to survive economic crises and bad onboarding, financial stability requires tightly regulated markets, learned through scandals like the implosion of virtual banks and the ban on unregulated gambling . Ultimately, the key to a thriving metaverse is prioritizing community, fostering diversity, and making creation easy .Key PointsCore Metaverse Definition A true metaverse is defined by Immersiveness, Customization (avatars/tools), Scale (millions of people), a Real-World Economy Link, and Off-World Tech Integration (for accessibility) .Identity and Design Avatars and Identity (05:51): Highly customizable avatars are critical for users to experiment with identity and personality . The Proteus Effect shows that an appealing avatar can boost real-world confidence. The "Fun First" Rule (15:40): Metaverse experiences must be fun immediately in a multiplayer setting (the Third Space concept) . This is why Roblox and Fortnite succeed. Meta's Misstep (10:26): Mark Zuckerberg caused "tremendous damage" to the concept by defining it around the Quest headset and ignoring lessons on managing toxic behavior, like the initial sexual harassment incidents on Horizon Worlds .Economics and Stability Community Precedes Commerce (29:44): Platforms must succeed as communities first. Focusing only on profit (the "Cryptoverse" issue) causes virtual worlds to fail . Second Life's Stability (22:31): SL's active user base is stable at 600,000. The paradox is that if a user survives the long onboarding, they "never leave" due to the community. Regulation is Necessary (40:53): SL's banking and gambling scandals forced Linden Lab to impose tight regulation . This proves that a tightly regulated economy is essential for user trust and stability.Timestamps 03:30 The Five Core Features of the Metaverse 05:51 Avatars and the "Proteus Effect" 10:26 Why Meta Damaged the Metaverse Concept 15:40 The Critical Rule: Why Metaverse Must Be Fun First 22:31 Second Life's Paradox: Why users never leaveReferencesMaking a Metaverse That MattersWagner James Au Lewis Ward Greg PosnerCheck out Player Driven
Meta Connect had hiccups—but did it just spark the mainstream AR era? XR developer Tom Krikorian (Studio 84) joins Ely Santos to unpack first impressions of Ray-Ban Display, why the EMG wristband is the real breakthrough, and what devs need before this market explodes. We get candid about Horizon Worlds, Meta's SDK (or lack of it), and Apple's tight ecosystem + on-device AI advantage. In this episode:Hands-on with Ray-Ban Display: one-eye HUD, real-world navigation, where it shines—and where it strains. The wristband wow-factor: finger-level intent control that finally feels ready for prime time. Developer reality check: unstable stacks, shifting roadmaps, and why an SDK + clear monetization path are non-negotiable. Meta vs. Apple: open ambitions vs. end-to-end optimization (iPhone, processors, on-device AI). Who's better positioned? Early use cases that actually stick: notifications without the phone, live captions, travel translation, and accessibility. The Horizon Worlds debate: chasing Roblox—or losing the VR plot? Guest: Tom Krikorian — visionOS/XR developer, Studio 84; Host: Ely Santos — Metavertising Podcast. If you're building for XR—or betting your brand on the next wave of consumer wearables—this is your field guide to what's real, what's hype, and what's coming next.
I did an interview with JoyReign and JDun talking about all of the latest announcements from Meta Connect 2025 focusing a lot on the biggest news from Meta Horizon including their new Studio and Engine. We also talk a bit about the other VR demos that were being shown at Meta Connect, and what they're the most excited about coming out of Meta Connect 2025. JoyReign also talks about developing the VR game Crystal Frenzy within Horizon Worlds, and which parts of GenAI she found to be the most helpful. They also won the Amplifier Award at the Meta Horizon Creator Summit that was being held ahead of Connect. We also chat a bit about how Meta was also promoting different mobile phone games on their Horizon platform including Super Strike, Battle Kin, Shovel Up, Smash Golf early access, and Bumble Dudes. You can also see more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
I'm featuring a trilogy of interviews with Kiira Benz (formerly known as Kiira Benzing) with this first part covering her Runnin' music video piece that showed at Sundance 2019 and won the top prize at SXSW 2019. I'll follow up with an interview about her immersive theatre piece that won a prize at Venice Immersive 2019 called Finding Pandora X. And the final I did with her at Meta Connect 2025 doing a bit of a career retrospective, including some work she did in Horizon Worlds and her latest piece focusing on accessibility and dance performance. Also be sure to check out the second recorded interview that I did in 2019 about her hybrid theater and VR piece Love Seat, which showed at Venice 2019. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
In this episode of TechMagic, host Lee Kebler is joined by Nic Hill, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Sawhorse Productions, to explore the latest tech developments shaping our digital world. Together, they break down Meta Connect's memorable moments and mobile-first pivot with Horizon Worlds, Intel's surprising $5B partnership with NVIDIA, and Lee's first-hand experience with Waymo's autonomous vehicles. The discussion also covers TikTok's potential acquisition by Oracle and the future of AR glasses and spatial computing. With insider insights and thoughtful analysis, Lee and Nic unpack how legacy tech companies are navigating rapid innovation, offering a must-listen guide for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Cathy is away this week and will rejoin the show next week.Come for the tech and stay for the magic!Lee Kebler Bio:Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like Will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInNic Hill Bio:Nic Hill is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Sawhorse Productions, a full-service production and post house specialising in branded content, commercials, and scripted and non-scripted shows. With over 12 years of experience, Nic has assembled a talented team of experts in video production, editing, and comedy. Passionate about immersive metaverse experiences that blur the line between film and gaming, he delivers innovative content for leading brands, studios, and agencies worldwide. Previously, Nic worked as an independent film director and editor, creating internationally acclaimed documentaries. Based in Los Angeles, he enjoys DJing, biking, and family time.Nic Hill on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro & Welcome from LA05:31 Inside MetaConnect: A Front Row Perspective08:15 Meta's Smart Glasses Evolution & Design Strategy21:27 Horizon Worlds' Mobile-First Transformation33:35 First-Hand Experience with Waymo's Self-Driving Cars40:45 NVIDIA's $5B Investment in Intel: Gaming's Future44:30 Oracle's TikTok Acquisition & Social Media Shifts51:25 The Smart Glasses Arms Race: Amazon & OpenAI Enter55:31 Final Thoughts: Alien Earth & AI Evolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Creating 3D assets can be daunting, but does it have to be? Mahima and Rakesh are on a quest to democratize 3D content creation with AssetGen, a foundation model for 3D. They discuss the challenges of training such a model given the scarcity of available data and how large language models have unlocked key solutions. As if that weren't enough, they're also tackling the ambitious goal of generating entire worlds from a simple prompt. Tune in to learn more! Got feedback? Send it to us on Threads (https://threads.net/@metatechpod), Instagram (https://instagram.com/metatechpod) and don't forget to follow our host Pascal (https://mastodon.social/@passy, https://threads.net/@passy_, @passy.bsky.social). Fancy working with us? Check out https://www.metacareers.com/. Links Horizon Worlds Desktop Editor: https://developers.meta.com/horizon-worlds/advanced-tools Horizon Worlds Studio: https://developers.meta.com/horizon-worlds/studio/application Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.meta.com/gb/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/ MTP 77 - How to build a human-computer interface for everyone: https://engineering.fb.com/2025/08/04/virtual-reality/building-a-human-computer-interface-for-everyone-meta-tech-podcast/ Timestamps Intro 0:06 Introduction Mahima 1:39 Introduction Rakesh 2:57 Team mission 3:26 Why is 3D content hard to create? 5:15 The Metaverse 7:49 Tooling vision in Horizon Worlds 10:31 AssetGen Architecture 15:27 Consolidating models 18:25 From assets to worlds 19:22 Time to generate 24:46 Feedback loop 26:41 What's the market for AssetGen 29:49 What's available today? 31:26 What's next? 32:11 Outro 35:24
We discuss iPhone 17 Pro still being limited to 1080p 30 FPS for spatial video, Alterego's “silent speech” approach to discreet dictation, the US Army's field tests of hundreds of Anduril and Rivet AR headsets, Amazon reportedly working on Echo HUD glasses and the broader smart glasses boom, Porsche's colocated Apple Vision Pro showcase of its new drivetrain and BMW using Quest 3 to train EV battery technicians, Meta reportedly burying Horizon Worlds child safety research, new scriptable conversational AI NPCs in Horizon Worlds, and our predictions and expectations for Meta Connect 2025.
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode of VR news! Including Walkabout Mini Golf announcing their next course coming on August 14th - Passport Tokyo! Arken Age also announced they are coming to the Meta Ques 3. We also saw Boxing Underdog soar to #4 on the Quest store in under 1 week. As well we talk upcoming VR games such as UnLoop and Don't Move, updates to games such as The Phoenix Gene, Into Black coming to PS VR2 and Steam VR, upcoming VR games, and much more! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode Start14:40 - Walkabout Mini Golf next DLC course22:30 - Arken Age on Quest 325:10 - Beat Saber tops PS VR2 charts29:50 - Boxing Underdog ranks on the charts37:10 - Don't Move40:50 - August's Horizon+ (Quest+) games43:40 - Horizon Worlds are now accessible via Instagram posts and stories52:05 - Into Black on PS VR2 and PC VR53:10 - Instagram photos and videos viewable in 3D on Meta Quest 357:35 - Meta Prototype Headsets1:04:35 - UnLoop1:06:15 - Elysian - Meta Quest's first WebXR app1:09:25 - The Phoenix Gene Update1:10:25 - Upcoming VR GamesSend us a text to the Ruff Talk VR fan mail line!Support the show
On this episode we are joined by Aaron Sorrels - the world creator of Soapstone Comedy Club. A VR comedy available on Horizon Worlds featuring open mics and shows with professional comedians. Listen as we get to know Aaron and more about Soapstone Comedy Club! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrRuff Talk VR Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Send us a text to the Ruff Talk VR fan mail line!Support the show
Dave Kaufman is Senior Director of Global Marketing for MR, VR, and Metaverse at Meta's Reality Labs, where he leads efforts for Meta Quest, Horizon Worlds, and Oculus Studios. His path includes stops at Google, Halo Neuroscience, and the U.S. Digital Service under President Obama. On this week's On Brand, Dave joined me to talk immersive tech, branding in virtual worlds, and what's next for the metaverse. More on Dave ... Dave Kaufman is Senior Director, Global Marketing of MR, VR, and Metaverse at Meta within the Reality Labs division. He leads global marketing efforts for Meta Quest, Horizon Worlds, and Oculus Studios. Before joining Meta, Dave headed up marketing at Halo Neuroscience, led brand strategy at the United States Digital Service (founded by President Barack Obama), and worked in product marketing at Google. He's earned recognition from Ad Age's 40 Under 40 list and honors at Cannes Lions, Clio, and The One Show. A graduate from Cornell University, Dave is now based in San Francisco. What brand has made Dave smile recently? Dave shared the recent, surprising smile the MLB brought to his face. Connect with Dave on LinkedIn and check out the article he wrote there, How to Work in Marketing (and not be full of ). You can also learn more about his work at Meta Reality Labs. Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this explosive episode, I connected with Kelly Stonelake, a former Meta insider who spent 15 years at the company witnessing firsthand how the tech giant prioritizes growth at the expense of user safety. From early roles shaping the Facebook product to leading teams behind major launches, Kelly shares what finally pushed her to speak out. Most recently, she was involved in the development of Horizon Worlds, Meta's flagship VR game. Despite internal concerns over safety risks and product readiness, Kelly reveals how the company steamrolled ahead, driven by its relentless race to dominate the metaverse. This conversation is a sobering look at the human cost of tech ambition—and why insiders like Kelly are risking everything to tell the truth.Content Warning: Includes discussion of internal company misconduct and safety failures affecting vulnerable users.Substack: Overturned by Kelly Stonelake
David Heaney and Ian Hamilton discuss:1. Meta Horizon Desktop Editor Can Now AI Generate 3D Meshes & Textures2. Meta Now Sells Quest 3S Refurbished For $270Immersive Video3. Insta360 X5 Improves The Quality Of The Handheld 8K 360° Camera4. Horizon Worlds Now Supports 3D 180° Video For Events Like ConcertsSmart Glasses5. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Now Translate Speech & Meta AI Is Now Available In Europe6. Google Showed Off Sleek Smart Glasses With A HUD At TED20257. Spacetop For Windows Brings Spatial Computing To Xreal Air 2 Ultra
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This week we welcome Cecilia Shen, CEO of Cybever, an AI-powered 3D creation platform that leverages advanced layout algorithms to enable industries to build professional-grade, production-ready environments for industrial simulations. The Metaverse was in the news this week, with the launch of HTC's Viverse (now we know what they're doing with the $250M they got from Google for their hardware business), Meta created a $50 M investment fund to encourage and reward content creators in Horizon Worlds. Niantic is making a digital twin of the physical world. Cecilia Shen began her work in robotics when she was 15. She later joined Google X, the tech giant's incubator, where she began working increasingly with computer vision and generative AI. Cybever generates extensive libraries of 3D environments that are both diverse and customizable to specific training requirements.Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we discuss how banks beat PayPal with Zelle, what the Wiz survey says about AI usage, and whether you can really “disagree and commit.” Plus, are multitools actually useful? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es_23z-c_fk) 507 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es_23z-c_fk) Runner-up Titles Royal Human Skin I feel bad for the multitools The Hulu of Payments Floppy disk mindset Upgrading the status quo The floppy disk mindset, the floppy disk award. A triangle fighting itself. Fancy database tools Apple's grammar powers. 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In this episode of Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talk the latest developments in self-driving tech, Sonos' work on a new streaming box, an AI-assisted Beatles song winning a Grammy, and the current state of Meta's Quest platform according to developers. - Uber is expanding its partnership with Waymo, allowing people in Austin to summon a Waymo robo-taxi through the Uber app. Abrar shares her experiences with self-driving cars and discusses the evolving relationship between Uber and Waymo. - Sonos is reportedly working on a new streaming box codenamed "Pinewood," which includes an HDMI switch to address inconsistencies in smart TV firmware and software. The device is expected to cost between $200 and $400, and it aims to provide a full-featured streaming sound setup. - An AI-assisted Beatles track, "Now and Then," won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance, sparking conversations about the role of AI in music and art. The US Copyright Office has stated that AI tools used to assist in the creative process don't undermine the copyright of the work. - Developers are struggling with declining sales and visibility on the Meta Quest app store, despite record revenue for Meta Reality Labs. Meta's focus on its own Horizon Worlds app seems to be at the expense of traditional VR games. Some developers find it more profitable to sell on other platforms like Steam and PlayStation VR. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
In this episode of Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talk the latest developments in self-driving tech, Sonos' work on a new streaming box, an AI-assisted Beatles song winning a Grammy, and the current state of Meta's Quest platform according to developers. - Uber is expanding its partnership with Waymo, allowing people in Austin to summon a Waymo robo-taxi through the Uber app. Abrar shares her experiences with self-driving cars and discusses the evolving relationship between Uber and Waymo. - Sonos is reportedly working on a new streaming box codenamed "Pinewood," which includes an HDMI switch to address inconsistencies in smart TV firmware and software. The device is expected to cost between $200 and $400, and it aims to provide a full-featured streaming sound setup. - An AI-assisted Beatles track, "Now and Then," won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance, sparking conversations about the role of AI in music and art. The US Copyright Office has stated that AI tools used to assist in the creative process don't undermine the copyright of the work. - Developers are struggling with declining sales and visibility on the Meta Quest app store, despite record revenue for Meta Reality Labs. Meta's focus on its own Horizon Worlds app seems to be at the expense of traditional VR games. Some developers find it more profitable to sell on other platforms like Steam and PlayStation VR. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
In this episode of Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talk the latest developments in self-driving tech, Sonos' work on a new streaming box, an AI-assisted Beatles song winning a Grammy, and the current state of Meta's Quest platform according to developers. - Uber is expanding its partnership with Waymo, allowing people in Austin to summon a Waymo robo-taxi through the Uber app. Abrar shares her experiences with self-driving cars and discusses the evolving relationship between Uber and Waymo. - Sonos is reportedly working on a new streaming box codenamed "Pinewood," which includes an HDMI switch to address inconsistencies in smart TV firmware and software. The device is expected to cost between $200 and $400, and it aims to provide a full-featured streaming sound setup. - An AI-assisted Beatles track, "Now and Then," won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance, sparking conversations about the role of AI in music and art. The US Copyright Office has stated that AI tools used to assist in the creative process don't undermine the copyright of the work. - Developers are struggling with declining sales and visibility on the Meta Quest app store, despite record revenue for Meta Reality Labs. Meta's focus on its own Horizon Worlds app seems to be at the expense of traditional VR games. Some developers find it more profitable to sell on other platforms like Steam and PlayStation VR. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
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