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Meta Launches $399 Oakley AI Glasses
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 18:48
It's funny the way the story is written by Mark Gurman, he says people are using them also for thrill seeking. They're getting on rollercoasters and using them. Why are these versions going to be better.I mean, it just turns out to be a better form factor when you think about, you know, the Ray-Ban glasses compared to the VR headset. I would say it's a much easier form factor to use, you know, as an air glass. But at the same time, I think they also realize that the VR headset won't really as impressive to ...
Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Private Security Cameras
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 17:19
This is something that highlights a longstanding vulnerability with surveillance cameras which have become ubiquitous around the world. When we look in our homes, even you see those doorbell cameras and you go to any office or or department store. There are cameras everywhere, even on the streets.Yet the data that is being gathered, the images, the footage is not necessarily as secure. We've seen instances several years ago of hacks of startups that had, you know, just reams of data from tens of thousands o ...
US Could Target Allies' Chip Plants in China: WSJ
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 17:06
That's some really interesting news breaking very recently across the Bloomberg terminal, coming from The Wall Street Journal, talking about how the US is preparing action targeting Ally's chip plants in China in particular. There's talk of ending waivers for the likes of TSMC, SK Hynix, Samsung that actually make chips in China. Right.It seems to be trying to make it harder for global chip makers basically to operate in China. Well, to a degree, yes. And the idea from the Trump administration is to what th ...
Tesla Robotaxi Set to Start Offering Rides on Sunday
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 13:46
AND FED CHAIR JAY POWELL TESTIFYING BEFORE THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE. TURNING BACK TO TESLA, IT IS -- IT'S LONG-ANTICIPATED ROBOTAXI IS SET TO LAUNCH IN AUSTIN. JOINING US NOW IS CRAIG TRUDELL.WE WERE EXCITED TO HEAR THIS COULD BE GETTING CLOSE TO FRUITION BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH THINKING ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING ABLE TO SHIP PEOPLE AROUND WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT. HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO BE A WATERSHED MOMENT FOR A REALLY BE ENOUGH COMPANY IN TESLA. CRAIG: IT IS A LONG TIME COMING, RIGHT. ...
Has Europe Already Lost the AI Arms Race?
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 12:04
The next industrial revolution isn't being powered by coal or oil. This time, the most valuable resource is artificial intelligence. And while Silicon Valley often steals the headlines, Europe certainly isn't out of the race.From London to Leyon, Munich to Milan, a new generation of AI startups is emerging. But the money and the scale is often smaller. Last year, America's AI companies secured more than seven times the funding of their European rivals, and patents related to AI in the US outnumber those fro ...
Xreal’s One Pro Are a Stopgap Ahead of True AR Smart Glasses
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 12:01
Product Overview - XRL 1 Pro is presented as a sleek augmented reality glasses, differing from heavy headsets like Apple's Vision Pro or Meta's Quest [1] - The device uses clear lenses for viewing digital content, but requires a tethered connection [1] Technical Specifications - The glasses are powered via USBC cable, eliminating the need for battery charging [2] - Features different modes for image display, including fixed and head-tracking options [2] - Offers a 57° field of view, 1080p displays, and 3 milliseconds of latency for smooth gaming and video experiences [3] - Incorporates Bose-tuned speakers in the temples, with a recommendation for headphones for privacy [3] Market Positioning - Priced at $649, the XRL 1 Pro is positioned for portable entertainment rather than replacing phones or serving as a next-generation computing device [3]
Has Europe Already Lost the AI Arms Race? | Bloomberg Tech: Europe 06/20/2025
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-20 07:24
TOM: THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IS HERE AND IT'S POWERED BY AI. THE U.S. AND CHINA MAY DOMINATE, BUT IS EUROPE READY TO CLOSE THE GAP. NVIDIA IS BETTING BIG ON EUROPE, NEW AI FACTORIES, POWERFUL CHIPS AND BOLD PREDICTIONS.THE CONTINENT MAY BE LATE TO THE AI PARTY BUT NVIDIA RECKONS IT IS CATCHING UP. THE SEAL OF ARM SAYS THE CHIPS ARE READY BUT EUROPE'S GRID IS NOT. IT THEY WON THE U.K. AND THE REST OF THE CONSONANT FACE A POWER PROBLEM. >> THE U.K. IN EUROPE, THE ENERGY NEEDS ARE NOT IN THE TENS OF MEG ...
Meta Approaches OpenAI Staff, David Sacks on Genius Act | Bloomberg Tech 6/18/2025
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-18 21:09
>> "BLOOMBERG TECH IS LIVE FROM COAST-TO-COAST. CAROLINE HYDE NEW YORK, ED LUDLOW IN SAN FRANCISCO. ED: COMING UP, SAM ALTMAN SAYS THAT MEHTA OFFERED HIS EMPLOYEES SIGNING BONUSES AS HIGH AS $100 MILLION.CAROLINE: AND A WIN FOR THE CRYPTO INDUSTRY AFTER A STABLECOIN BILL PASSES THE SENATE. WE DISCUSS IT WITH DAVID SACHS. ED: ANOTHER EXTENSION OF THE SALE ON TIKTOK.FRANK MCCOURT JUNIOR TALKS ABOUT HIS BID. CAROLINE: IN THESE MARKETS, THE MACRO PERSPECTIVE IS THAT THE FED DECISION IS COMING IN A FEW HOURS AND ...
Klarna Boosts ‘Super-App’ Ambitions With Mobile Service
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-18 19:00
Welcome to the world of MVNO. It was a headline I didn't expect to see Sebastian. I mean, the simple question for Kleiner is why.Why do this. It comes back actually to the fact that we do believe the future is a digital financial system that helps you save time, save money. And in this case, if we not only identify that one of our customers can save money using this, but we can actually put it, bundle it together and offer it by this seamless experience of just a button.So, yes, I would like to get a better ...
Altman Says Meta Offering $100M Bonuses to Poach Staff
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-18 18:41
How fast is it out there right now. Well, there's a few things that we can draw from his comments on the podcast. One, it confirms that there's this new chapter in the AI talent wars.It's always been fierce, but it's reaching a new level now. $100 million bonuses is something we've never heard of before, and it's really telling of how much matter is willing to pay to regain its edge in this AI race. Oltmanns comments also highlight, Like you said, there is confidence that it's going to take more than just m ...