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Gemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, Samsung shows off two more Android XR glasses
At Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced a handful of Gemini updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8.
Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta
The Samsung smart glasses are the tech giant's first foray into the product category which is currently dominated by Meta.
Moms Podcast Takeover: Sun, swim & science with Dr. Liza Lockwood
Summer myths are everywhere—but some can be dangerous. This week on the Mom Pod, Dr. Liza Lockwood joins the moms to separate fact from fiction on sunscreen, water safety, and hydration. From the biggest summer parenting myths to simple science-backed tips that could keep your family safer, this is one conversation you'll want before your next trip to the beach, pool, or playground.
Halliday’s latest smart glasses feature a much-improved display
The new display is 1,000 percent less stupid.
WhatsApp begins rolling out Liquid Glass revamp to its Mac app
WhatsApp is now rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the Mac app, bringing it in line with the iPhone and iPad versions.
Mets, Phillies announcers can’t believe mid-play sunglasses move
A pet peeve of many baseball viewers is when a defensive player has their sunglasses on their hat, rather than over their eyes, when the sun is out. And during Sunday’s game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. did put on his sunglasses, but he…
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 launch live: Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Glasses, and all the news
Samsung is about to launch a whole bunch of devices soon, and we're following it all until it happens!
A tiny universe in a bottle reveals clues to the origins of life
Researchers have created cosmic dust from scratch by recreating space-like conditions inside glass tubes. The dust contains complex carbon-rich molecules built from elements essential to life and produces infrared signals similar to real material found in space. By studying these laboratory samples, scientists can explore how organic chemistry unfolds around stars and how comets, asteroids and meteorites may have carried those ingredients to Earth.
iOS 26 vs iOS 27: How Apple Is Completely Replacing Siri With Next-Gen AI
Comparing iOS 27 vs iOS 26 reveals faster app launches by up to 30% and an 80% quicker AirDrop. See the new full-page widgets and liquid glass slider.
California family sets up above-ground pool. Then they realize how dangerous it is when their daughter gets fiberglass in her foot
"It had my daughter over there screaming and crying."
4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked (including the Galaxy Glasses)
We're expecting some curveballs at Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything we know.
GTA 6 is on Pace to Outsell Every Game’s Pre-Order Campaign, as Newzoo Pegs 51 Million Copies in Week One
Newzoo estimates GTA 6 could sell 51 million copies in its first week, putting Rockstar’s launch campaign on pace to set a new record.
Pre-order page for HTC VIVE Eagle smart glasses reveals release date before it's taken down
HTC's VIVE Eagle smart glasses are coming to the US although a pre-order listing on Amazon was removed from the site.
EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure
Commission exempts smart glasses like Meta’s from batteries regulation, clearing a major hurdle to European expansion.
How the 20th anniversary iPhone will provide a 'single slab of glass' look
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive always described his long-term vision for the iPhone design as “a single slab of...
Factories Now Ready for iPhone 20's Glass Redesign, Leaker Claims
Facilities in Apple's supply chain have finished renovations ahead of "iPhone 20" production, according to a Weibo leaker who says Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will move to an all-glass design. In a new post on Weibo, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said the "preferred approach" for the iPhone 20 is a return to glass, with manufacturing quality expected to land somewhere around that of the first-generation iPhone Air.
Smart Glasses Backlash Is Reaching New Celebrity Heights
Where do you sit on the Kylie Jenner/Lorde spectrum?
Lorde AI glasses criticism Sparks Privacy Debate
Lorde AI glasses criticism highlights public discomfort with smart glasses amid privacy concerns and celebrity endorsements at major music festivals.
What Smart Glasses Can (and Can't) Do: I Wore the Top Models So You Don't Have To
From AI assistants and built-in cameras to AR displays and wearable private screens, smart glasses come in more flavors than you might think. After testing every major type, here's how they differ—and which features actually matter.
Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut
An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to gut health.
In 1991, eight people sealed themselves inside a glass world in the Arizona desert for two years, and the experiment nearly unravelled when the oxygen began disappearing from the air they were breathing
The Biosphere 2 oxygen problem is easy to remember as a failure: eight people sealed under glass, the air thinning around them, and a dream of
East Austin business staff ‘frustrated’ by repeat thefts, burglaries
“The investigation determined that the burglary occurred around 4 a.m. after a suspect shattered the glass of the business’s east-side double doors to gain entry,” APD said. ̶…
This Is A Drill: Scenario Planning That Drives Business Agility
CFOs can use scenario planning, AI-enabled data and "break-glass-in-case" playbooks to sharpen strategy, manage risk and build agility for uncertain futures.
Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right
The A01 Plus are flimsier and have fewer features than the 1S, but they might deliver exactly what you’re looking for.
Trump restarts war with Iran and plays nice(ish) with Nato
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Susan Glasser of the New Yorker about how leaders around the world are meant to deal with a leader choosing to relive a diplomatic Groundhog Day
Here's the pricy sunglasses CEOs wore to Sun Valley
CEOs and media moguls are gathering at the annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference, where corporate summer casual fashion was on display.
Crystal Palace, the National Sports Centre and why a return home was an impossible dream
The football club began life playing in the shadow of Sir Joseph Paxton's steel and glass edifice, but attempts to return have been thwarted
Ira Glass on his D.C. radio roots and This American Life's approach to politics
Ira Glass, creator and host of This American Life, got his start right here in Washington D.C., where he began his radio career as an NPR intern. In 1995
Meta wants its AI glasses to seem less creepy. Its AI strategy says otherwise.
Meta is adding a new safeguard to stop people from secretly recording others with its AI glasses. But the update comes as the company continues to expand how much personal data its AI products collect and use.
Meta tests ‘super sensing’ AI glasses that can capture every moment
Mark Zuckerberg’s hardware ambitions are edging into a new privacy fight over who gets recorded
Meta & Ray-Ban glasses rolling out mandatory update that disables the camera when privacy light is broken
Smart glasses with a camera are inherently a privacy nightmare, but Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses (and now its self-branded ones) have...
Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
Meta has tried to discourage tampering with the LED.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked
Samsung Unpacked will take place later this month in London, and all eyes are on the Galaxy Glasses.
Smart Glasses Now Have 'Privacy Kits' to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face
Solos is selling accessories that make its smart glasses a little more palatable.
Solos debuts an even lighter version of its camera-less smart glasses
The AirGo A6 are slimmer and lighter than last year’s model while still offering hands-free access to an AI assistant.
These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras
You can clip a cover over the cameras, which could be a double-edged sword.
Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27
Using Apple Intelligence camera features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB, according to Apple. Apple shared the detail in its notes for the third macOS Golden Gate beta that was released today. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, the Home app is able to generate written summaries for motion alerts from HomeKit Secure Video cameras.
‘Untitled Vampire Play’
The world premiere of ensemble member Kevin Douglas' “Untitled Vampire Play” at Lookingglass Theatre Company can't decide if it wants to be a parody or make a serious point, so
The Lawyers Behind Australia’s Biggest Music Stars Launch New Entertainment Firm
Two of Australia's leading entertainment lawyers have launched Hewitt Glass, a specialist Sydney firm representing major music artists, festivals, media personalities and entertainment businesses.
Mark Zuckerberg takes business calls on a jet ski wearing his $800 Meta glasses—and insists ‘the other person could not tell’
Zuckerberg is convinced smart glasses will replace the smartphone—and he's spending billions to prove it, even as Reality Labs posts a $19.2 billion loss.
Peterboro event to examine Douglass' July Fourth speech
Peterboro's National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will host a July 5 program examining Frederick Douglass' 1852 Fourth of July speech.
Business Briefs: July 2026
Fallen Tree Breaks New Ground with Wine Wins In the tasting room of Fallen Tree Vineyard, co-owner Matt Hales offered a glass of petit manseng. He’d just been manning the kitchen, his wife Lisa overseeing the front of the house, and out on the lawn a small crew of workers built the foundation of a
iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra'
The second iOS 27 developer beta seemingly hints at a new Apple product, according to code uncovered by app designer and developer Sam Henri Gold. The code mentions a product codenamed B790 that can relay "two images from cameras on either side of user's head". Gold speculated that the code could be referring to Apple's rumored smart glasses, but another possibility is AirPods with cameras, which are reportedly further along in development. AirPods Pro 3 were codenamed B788.
Computer science society creates new research integrity role to address case backlog
AndreyPopov/iStock Over the last five years, the Association for Computing Machinery has been dealing with a rapid rise in allegations of research misconduct that have created a backlog of cases to…
Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech
You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
Video shows masked thieves smashing glass, grabbing items during Bowie business break-in
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Meta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature
Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to...
Meta Is Slapping Subscriptions on Its Smart Glasses
'Rate limits' on AI features will surely be popular with the masses.
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
Meta is rate-limiting on-device features.
Anthropic unveils drug discovery plans alongside Claude Science, an AI tool for drugmakers
At an event on Tuesday, the AI heavyweight said it plans to target "neglected" diseases.
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features
New updates for Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Final Cut Camera have arrived today with additional features for all users.
Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery]
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses are not coming out in the immediate future, but new leaks shed a bit of new...
Gretchen Walsh breaks Kate Douglass' 50 meter freestyle World Record
Gretchen Walsh has broken the 50 meter freestyle world record, becoming the fastest female sprinter in the history of swimming.
Aussie sounds alarm over scary trend with smart glasses: 'People have no idea'
It's being dubbed a 'substantial' privacy risk for those not in the know.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction DLC character Trinity Glassfille revealed
Following an initial announcement earlier this week, Arc System Works has officially announced BlazBlue: Central Fiction new downloadable content character Trinity Glassfille for the PlayStation 4 …
Pints & Politics with WUNC's Colin Campbell in Pittsboro
To celebrate WUNC's 50th anniversary this year, we're hosting 50 events across North Carolina! Please join us on August 19 at BMC Brewing at The Plant in Pittsboro for Pints & Politics with WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell! The event kicks off at 6 p.m.We'll chat about all things North Carolina politics, and your first pint will be on BMC Brewing in a special WUNC 50th anniversary pint glass! This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Please RSVP at the link below to let us know if you are planning to join us. You can also submit a question for Colin in advance when you sign up to attend. We hope to see you soon!> RSVP Here
William Carey University honors Gulf Coast business, community leaders
William Carey University recognized Dixie Glass and Cindy DeFrances as recipients of its 2026 Small Business and Community Leadership Awards.
Meta glasses need to be stylish to succeed, Zuckerberg says
Mark Zuckerberg's latest obsession is fashion, which he sees as key to getting more people to wear Meta's AI glasses as more than tech gadgets.
Meta Thinks 'Social Learning' Can Fix Smart Glasses' Privacy Problems
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, suggests privacy expectations about smart glasses will be decided in the court of public opinion.
Hands On: RayNeo Air 4 Pro - Be The Batman With These Switch 2-Compatible XR Glasses
Or the Joker, if you'd prefer
Kylie Jenner’s AI Meta Glasses Can Sing ‘Rise and Shine’
They use AI to sing “Rise and shine.”
Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
Meta announces new range of smart glasses starting at $299
Meta Platforms on Tuesday announced a new range of AI smart glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica , starting at $299.
Meta's Got New Smart Glasses at a Lower Price, Plus a Kylie Jenner Look
Meta's got a new summer lineup of display-free smart glasses styles, but no changes to its camera design or AI privacy policies.
Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses
Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology that’s become a new front in the artificial intelligence race.
Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables
Meta executives have said they see the lightweight smart glasses as a step towards a more advanced device that includes screens in the lenses.
Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban
There is a version designed by Kylie Jenner, though.
Judge agrees to set aside default entered against Jon Prosser in Apple lawsuit
Jon Prosser is getting a new chance to respond to Apple’s complaint over the leak of iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass revamp.
Meet the Starbucks Pink Bearista Glass: a Pink Drink-inspired collectible coming in July
This summer, we’re bringing back the Bearista Glass with a twist — a bright, Pink Drink–inspired look.
Honorees brought science-based blood pressure care home to communities in need
Organizers of “Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure” in Philadelphia say collaboration has been crucial to the initiative’s success.
Apple reportedly decides on a release date for its smart glasses
When will you be able to get Apple's smart glasses? Insider Mark Gurman has a clue.
Three Apple Stores in U.S. Are Permanently Closing Today
As previously announced, Apple is moving forward with permanently closing three of its retail stores in the U.S. today, including a unionized location.
Steven Bartlett Claims 3 Glasses of Wine Cost Him 3 Days of Productivity. Here's What the Science Says
When "The Diary of a CEO" host claimed a few drinks ruined his productivity for days, critics scoffed. We turned to medical professionals and researchers for their take.
Auto glass repair businesses suffer as Oakland break-ins decline
A decline in car break-ins across Oakland is being welcomed as a public safety win, but it is also contributing to a downturn for some local auto glass repair businesses.
Snap gets a reality check as premium AR glasses drive stock slump
Snap unveils costly AR glasses amid inflation concerns and tough competition. Read more.
Are Snap's $2,195 smart glasses the next big thing in tech?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Joanna Stern about the release of new augmented reality glasses from Snap and the future of wearable technology.
Take-Two's ex-AI boss says the generative AI hype is "poisoning the well" and could ward off all use of traditional AI in the future
According to the former head of AI at Take-Two, the hype around generative AI is not healthy, but he doesn't want you to write off AI entirely.
When Art Rescues Politics: Dismantling the “Walls Between Us”
Chukwudi Ukonne speaks with the 2026 Indibano Art Residency cohort & writes about the need to build connections between Africans & the global Black diaspora.
Granville’s longest-serving mayor serves with passion – not for politics or pay - The Reporting Project
Everyone in town knows the lanky woman with dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses, and that means her path of about 75 feet between Granville Village Hall and Village Coffee shop […]
Snap's $2,195 AR glasses may have cost an insane amount to develop, analyst estimates
Snap stock has had a down week following the hyped reveal of its latest AR glasses.
After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap's stock takes a dive
Snap's long awaited smart glasses debut hasn't exactly done wonders for the company's stock.
SNAP Stock Drops — Snap Launches AR Smart Glasses, But Retail Is ‘Skeptical’ On Over $2,000 Price Tag
Snap Inc. has officially opened preorders for Specs, a pair of standalone augmented reality glasses that blend digital content with the real world without requiring a smartphone.
Xreal Officially Reveals Its Android XR Aura Glasses
The company is taking paid reservations for a launch later this year.
The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
You can reserve them for $99, with a full launch expected this fall.
Snap finally debuts its long awaited AR glasses, Specs, and, oof, they aren't cheap
After many years, Snap is finally launching its next consumer-focused smart glasses line.
Snap unveils $2,195 AR glasses as CEO Evan Spiegel bets on post-smartphone future
Snap is launching its first AR glasses geared toward the broader public instead of developers.
Snap’s first consumer AR glasses are coming this fall for $2,195
Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public
Snap Opens Preorders For Specs, True AR Glasses Shipping This Fall For $2195
Snap just officially revealed and opened preorders for Specs, fully standalone true AR glasses shipping this fall in the US, UK, and France for $2195.
No Liquid Glass slider for Apple Watch, but here's how watchOS 27 design changes
With iOS 27, Apple is giving iPhone users a slider to customize how clear or frosted Liquid Glass appears. While...
Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals
Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ reportedly has a stronger inner display than the ‘Ultra’
A new report reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the wide one, will have a stronger inner display than the Ultra thanks to its glass.
That nightly glass of wine could carry hidden health risks, new study finds
A new study suggests that no amount of alcohol is safe, challenging the belief that moderate drinking benefits health. Even one drink raises mortality risk.
Lost restaurants of San Diego: Nightlife, cocktail lounges and entertainment dining
Clinking glasses, the low hum of conversation, music drifting through dimly lit rooms — San Diego’s nighttime dining culture unfolded in sound as much as sight.
South Africa banks chase underserved mid-sized businesses to drive growth
(Corrects paragraph 7 to say in excess of 30% not about 30%, paragraph 9 to make clear that clients will grow by 7,000 not to 7,000) By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, June 11 (Reuters) - In the glass-walled boardrooms of South Africa's biggest banks, executives are ramping up efforts to win clients from a once overlooked corporate segment: medium-sized companies that are now too lucrative to
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
A new study suggests that no amount of alcohol is safe, challenging the belief that moderate drinking benefits health. Even one drink raises mortality risk.
Apple Maps to Get These 10 New Features in iOS 27
Apple Maps is getting a range of new features in iOS 27, headlined by an upgraded Flyover experience that uses AI to improve the realism and detail of its aerial imagery. Flyover is a longstanding feature of Apple Maps and lets users explore more than 350 cities in 3D with detailed landmarks, roads, parks, and buildings. Apple described the enhanced Flyover in iOS 27 as combining aerial imagery with AI models to produce sharper, more lifelike visuals of cities around the world.
Apple Updates App Store Guidelines With Stricter Rules for Low-Quality Apps
Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines this week, adding stricter language around low-quality apps. The 4.3 Spam rule already barred overly simple apps in saturated categories, but Apple now includes language saying low-effort apps could be pulled from the App Store. Apps in oversaturated categories that are not updated, improved, or do not attract customers may be removed, according to Apple.