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Meta has released new prescription-friendly smart glasses called Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, building on their second-generation Ray-Ban Meta line. These frames are initially sold without prescription lenses, allowing users to customize them with their own optical needs. The smart features mirror existing Ray-Ban Meta glasses, including photo/video capture, music playback, and Meta AI integration for tasks like object identification and translation, with nutrition tracking coming soon for U.S. users. AI

Meta AI has unveiled TRIBE v2, a new foundation model designed to digitally replicate human brain activity in response to complex stimuli. This advanced model offers a 70x increase in resolution compared to its predecessor and can predict brain activity from sights and sounds with high accuracy. Meta AI is releasing the model, code, and research paper to facilitate neuroscience research, aid in developing better AI systems inspired by brain function, and accelerate breakthroughs in treating neurological disorders. AI

Meta AI's open-source computer vision model, DINOv2, is being used by Forest Research in the UK to improve the accuracy of tree canopy mapping. This collaboration aims to support the UK government's environmental goals, including increasing tree canopy cover and ensuring access to greenspaces. The DINOv2 model, trained on millions of satellite images, enables the detection of individual trees at a global scale, offering a more cost-effective and precise alternative to traditional monitoring methods like LiDAR. AI

Alta Daily, a fashion app launched in 2025, leverages Meta's Segment Anything Model (SAM) to digitize users' wardrobes. The app allows users to upload photos of their clothing, which SAM then segments with high accuracy, enabling the app to create outfit recommendations and virtual try-ons. This integration has significantly reduced operational costs for Alta Daily, allowing them to process millions of images affordably and focus on enhancing user experience. AI

Meta AI researchers are exploring a new paradigm for language models, moving beyond predicting individual words to predicting entire ideas. This approach, termed "Latent Concept Models" (LCMs), aims to capture deeper semantic meaning and conceptual understanding. The research suggests that LCMs could offer a more efficient and nuanced way for AI to process and generate information. AI

Oakley has launched new AI-powered eyewear called 'Oakley Meta'. These smart glasses integrate a small camera and an AI assistant. The product aims to enhance user experience with its built-in artificial intelligence capabilities. AI

WhatsApp has introduced an AI