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Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition, state says

Texas officials say Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement in a privacy lawsuit over claims that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission

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Meta to pay Texas $1.4 billion for using facial recognition technology without users’ permission

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Facebook parent company in 2022, claiming it had used personal biometric data without permission.

The Texas Tribune

Apple signs AI safety pact alongside OpenAI and Meta — here's what it means

Apple is the latest big tech company to sign up and commit to the Biden Administration's voluntary AI safety guidelines.

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Markets are Mixed Amid Earnings and Fed Speculation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.98%. US stocks today are mixed. There was positive news from Howmet Aerospace, which is...

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Stocks Waver on Strong Economic News and Mixed Corporate Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.31%. US stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-1/2 week...

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Stocks Gain on Positive Corporate Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. US stocks today are moderately higher. Positive corporate earnings results are lifting the overall...

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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg chews AI cud with Nvidia's Jen-Hsun Huang, talking about delicious cows, slicing tomatoes, and old Chinese guys drinking whiskey

"We're CEOs, we're delicate flowers." Aww, bless.

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Meta Quest 3 vs. Pimax Crystal: For VR, is it better to buy bigger?

Meta's Quest 3 headset goes head-to-head with the Pimax Crystal as we see which VR headset comes out on top. Will it be the mainstream all-arounder or the high-res hero for enthusiasts?

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Your digital twin is here – Meta's new AI Studio lets you create AI clones of yourself for Instagram

Meta has released a new AI Studio tool in the US, which lets you create your own AI chatbots –including a clone of yourself.

TechRadar

WhatsApp to add Instagram-style double-tap message reaction feature

Double-tap to like in WhatsApp: how many inappropriate messages will we accidentally “heart”?

Evening Standard

Turn yourself into the next ChatGPT with Meta's new AI Studio tool

Meta has rolled out a new AI tool that allows users to create custom Meta AI characters, including digital doubles of themselves.

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New Meta Quest 3 update gives you an essential VR interior-design app for free

Meta Quest 3 update v68 adds a new furniture-layout app, download speed improvements, and a minor graphics tweak.

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Markets Mixed In Cautious Trade Ahead Of Central Bank Decisions

Investors are steeling themselves for more reports this week from other titans, including Microsoft, Facebook-parent Meta, Apple and Amazon.

Latin Times

From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?

Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age a young person can legally use social media from 13 to 16, while South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas is leading calls to raise the age to 14.

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Buckle up: Fortescue plunge takes shares on bumpy ride

The ASX200 finished down 0.5 per cent after slipping more than twice that in early trading, while Fortescue Metals fell to a 20-month low.

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Stocks Finish Mostly Higher Ahead of FOMC and Mega-Cap Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.19%. US stocks on Monday finished mostly higher. The broader market gained Monday and extended...

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What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk in the savanna from their living room, watch sports matches in an immersive environment, or…

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Overall Market Pushes Higher on Strength in Chip Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. US stocks today are mixed. The broader market is moving higher and extending last...

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Meta Platforms Q2 Earnings Preview: Is META Stock a Buy After the Dip?

Meta Platforms will release its Q2 earnings on Wednesday after the close of markets. Here's what to expect from the report, and whether it makes sense to buy the dip in the stock.

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Broader Market Climbs on Strength in Chip Stocks and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.71%. US stocks today are mixed. The broader market is moving higher and extending last...

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Meta keeps facing privacy backlash - what does this regulatory awakening tell us?

The Big Tech giant has been hit by a wave of privacy complaints and fines in the last few months. Is the surveillance capitalism model finally shaking?

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'Every business is going to have an AI': How to replay Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang's 'fireside chat'

Spend an hour with the Meta and Nvidia bosses at Siggraph.

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Option Volatility And Earnings Report For July 29 – August 2

This week we have Apple, Advanced Micro Devices, Amazon, Pfizer, Coinbase, Meta Platforms, Intel, Exxon Mobil, Boeing, PayPal, Starbucks, McDonald’s and Chevron all set to report.

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WhatsApp for Windows had a potentially serious security flaw — but good news, you should be safe

The flaw only works if you have Python installed, but Meta seemingly doesn't want to address it.

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Apple Stock: AI-Enabled Products to Push Large Gains

The introduction of Apple Intelligence and new AI-driven functionalities are set to drive device upgrades and attract new users for Apple.

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