Meta is keeping an eye on your eyes, and we have to keep an eye on them as well. Apart from content creators using eye tracking software as a challenge to avoid looking at butts, different companies including Facebook’s parent Meta have been using this technology in their latest releases in augmented reality (AR). What started as a way to have fun is now used in targeted advertising. But in terms of regulation, only self-regulation exists, which raises questions over privacy and the lack of external regulators. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
