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@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io
2024-03-05 00:55:46

Apple is finally fully on the hype train, destination nowhere

Apple press release: World's Best Consumer Laptop for AI With the transition to Apple silicon, every Mac is a great platform for Al. M3 includes a faster and more efficient 16-core Neural Engine, along with accelerators in the CPU and GPU to boost on-device machine learning, making MacBook Air the world's best consumer laptop for Al. Leveraging this
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-05-02 14:20:37

Microsoft rolls out passkey support for all consumer accounts; Microsoft account owners can generate passkeys across Windows, Android, and iOS (Tom Warren/The Verge)
theverge.com/2024/5/2/24147124

Microsoft launches passkey support for all consumer accounts
Microsoft is fully rolling out passkey support on all consumer accounts. You can create passkeys on all your Windows, Android, and iOS devices.

@poppastring@dotnet.social
2024-05-02 16:30:42

"Passkeys have now become the industry norm, adopted by Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others. Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys so far, demonstrating that they’re a popular alternative to having to use a password to sign in everywhere."
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Microsoft launches passkey support for all consumer accounts
Microsoft is fully rolling out passkey support on all consumer accounts. You can create passkeys on all your Windows, Android, and iOS devices.

@aligyie@digitalcourage.social
2024-04-03 19:43:47

New #ethicalConsumer magazin about #outdoor clothing brands
Issue 208 May/June 2024

Ranking of some outdoor brands. Patagonia and Vaude have a good rank. Adidas and Jack Wolfskin and Decathlon(Quetschua) have bad ranking.
"Which material should I buy?" There are different materials like merino wool, cotton, leather and synthetical materials. All have pros and cons. Ethical consumer gives a nice overview on what to look for.

Preview of Ethical Consumer, Issue 208, May/June 2024
£5·75 208 May/Jun 2024 www.ethicalconsumer.org PALESTINE SOLIDARITY: BRANDS TO SUPPORT SHOPPING GUIDES TO Sportswear Trainers Shoes Outdoor clothing

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2024-03-05 16:00:01

"Meat Industry Using ‘Misinformation’ to Block Dietary Change, Report Finds"
#Meat #Food #Misinformation

Meat Industry Using ‘Misinformation’ to Block Dietary Change, Report Finds
The agriculture sector has spent millions of dollars on discrediting plant-based diets, a new report has claimed.  The report, published by the consumer advocacy organisation Freedom Food Alliance on Thursday (29 February), found that multinational meat companies and lobby groups were using industry-funded research, public ad campaigns and educational materials to sway public opinion on […]

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-04-05 15:25:58

Some investors say YC's winter 2024 batch was stronger than previous years, noting consumer AI as a key trend; YC says ~50% of this batch is working with AI (Allie Garfinkle/Fortune)
fortune.com/2024/04/05/y-combi

YC’s newest batch of prospects looks strong, investors say
YC held its twice-a-year Demo Day this week, and it’s a batch that’s receiving positive reviews—and reflects persistent AI hype.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-04-04 11:50:42

AI chip startup SiMa.ai raised $70M led by Maverick Capital to develop chips for cameras, cars, and other consumer devices, taking its total funding to $270M (Jane Lanhee Lee/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

Chip Startup Raises $70 Million to Quicken AI on Cars and Robots
Silicon Valley chip startup SiMa.ai raised $70 million in a funding round led by Maverick Capital to develop chips designed to speed up AI applications within everyday consumer devices from cameras to cars.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-03-06 00:01:42

IDC: the global market for AR/VR headsets fell 23.5% YoY in 2023 but grew 130.4% YoY in Q4, when Meta's share surpassed 60%, up from less than 40% in Q4 2022 (Brian Fagioli/BetaNews)
betanews.com/2024/03/05/ar-vr-…

AR/VR headset market experiences surge in Q4 2023
The augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headset market experienced a resurgence during the holiday season of 2023, defying previous trends. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), Q4 2023 saw a 130.4% year-over-year growth, signaling a shift in consumer interest and technological advancements.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-03-06 00:01:42

IDC: the global market for AR/VR headsets fell 23.5% YoY in 2023 but grew 130.4% YoY in Q4, when Meta's share surpassed 60%, up from less than 40% in Q4 2022 (Brian Fagioli/BetaNews)
betanews.com/2024/03/05/ar-vr-…

AR/VR headset market experiences surge in Q4 2023
The augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headset market experienced a resurgence during the holiday season of 2023, defying previous trends. According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), Q4 2023 saw a 130.4% year-over-year growth, signaling a shift in consumer interest and technological advancements.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2024-02-29 06:50:39

Eight EU consumer rights groups lodge GDPR complaints with national data protection authorities, accusing Meta of coercing users with its "pay-or-consent" model (Natasha Lomas/TechCrunch)
techcrunch.com/2024/02/28/meta

Meta's 'consent or pay' data grab in EU faces fresh charges of privacy coercion | TechCrunch
A controversial move by Meta last year, when it switched to charging users in the Europe Union for an ad-free subscription for access Facebook and/or Meta is facing a fresh set of complaints from consumer protection authorities in the EU over a controversial switch to charging users for an ad-free subscription unless they agree to being tracked and profiled for ad targeting.