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Meta Makes Significant AI Talent Swoop

By Divya Arora on June 26, 2025 in Capsules, Meta, Uncategorized

Meta has reportedly poached three high-profile AI researchers from OpenAI, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The recruited researchers are Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai. Notably, Zhai played a key role in establishing OpenAI’s Zurich office. The researchers have joined Meta’s superintelligence team. This latest victory in Meta’s widely-reported recruiting blitz suggests that the company’s methods can be effective in attracting top talent. Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has been employing a[…]

Meta and Oakley Launch Advanced Smart Glasses with Enhanced Features

By Rajat on June 20, 2025 in Capsules, Uncategorized, Wearables

Meta has officially revealed its latest collaboration with Oakley, introducing a new line of smart glasses designed for both athletes and enthusiasts. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses boast double the battery life of the previous Meta Ray-Bans and can record 3K video. Based on Oakley’s HSTN (pronounced “how-stuhn”) design, these glasses mark Meta’s first foray into performance-focused eyewear. Priced at $499, the limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN with gold accents will be available for preorder starting July[…]

Meta Partners with Prada for New AI Smart Glasses Venture

By Shubham on June 18, 2025 in Capsules, Wearables

Meta is collaborating with luxury fashion brand Prada to develop a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, according to a CNBC report on Tuesday. Details regarding the public announcement of Meta’s Prada smart glasses remain undisclosed. This partnership with Prada indicates Meta’s intent to expand its AI smart glasses technology to additional fashion brands beyond its established collaboration with eyewear leader EssilorLuxottica. While Prada has worked with EssilorLuxottica on eyewear production for years and recently renewed their[…]

Sam Altman Reveals Meta’s $100M Offers to Lure OpenAI Talent Fell Short

By techcaps on in AI, Capsules

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been aggressively recruiting top AI researchers to bolster Meta’s new superintelligence division, led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang. Reports indicate Meta dangled compensation packages exceeding $100 million to attract talent from OpenAI and Google DeepMind, aiming to work closely with Zuckerberg himself. In a podcast with his brother Jack Altman, published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Meta’s lavish offers but emphasized their lack of success. “They’ve been throwing around[…]

ChatGPT Image Generation Now Available on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Mishika on in AI, Capsules, Startups, Uncategorized

OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities into WhatsApp, the world’s leading instant messaging platform, enabling users to create AI-generated images directly through text prompts. Previously exclusive to ChatGPT’s web and mobile apps, this feature is now accessible to WhatsApp users in regions where ChatGPT is supported, offering a free and creative tool for millions. The image generation feature allows users to create one image at a time for free, with a 24-hour wait period between requests[…]

Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in Scale AI, CEO Alexandr Wang to Join Meta’s AI Efforts

By Shubham on June 13, 2025 in AI, Meta, Uncategorized

Data-labeling company Scale AI announced on Friday that it has secured a substantial $14.3 billion investment from Meta, valuing the startup at $29 billion. Alongside this financial milestone, Scale AI revealed that its co-founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, will step down from his leadership role to join Meta, where he will contribute to the tech giant’s artificial intelligence initiatives. Meta’s investment grants it a 49% stake in Scale AI, a key player in providing labeled data essential[…]

WhatsApp’s iPad App Debuts with Video Calls, Multitasking, and More

By Shubham on May 29, 2025 in Capsules, Meta

WhatsApp has officially launched its long-awaited iPad app, now available on the App Store, bringing seamless messaging to Apple’s tablet users. Announced on May 28, 2025, the app is optimized for iPadOS, offering a range of features tailored for larger displays and enhanced productivity. The WhatsApp iPad app supports video and voice calls with up to 32 participants, enabling group interactions with high-quality audio and visuals. Users can share their screens during calls and utilize both front[…]