Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Meta Launches New Prescription Smart Glasses

Meta has unveiled two new styles of prescription smart glasses, the Blayzer and Scriber, designed to accommodate a wide range of vision needs. Priced at $499, these glasses feature customizable fittings and will be available for preorder st...

• The glasses support an unrestricted range of prescriptions, a significant upgrade from previous models.
• They include features like flexible hinges and adjustable nose pads for enhanced comfort.

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Samsung Galaxy Watches Gain Blood Pressure Monitoring

Samsung has officially launched blood pressure monitoring for Galaxy Watch users in the US, a feature that has been available in South Korea for six years. This capability is accessible on all models starting from the Galaxy Watch 4 and req...

• Blood pressure tracking is classified as a wellness feature, not a medical tool.
• Users must download the Samsung Health Monitor app to access the feature.

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Gmail address change feature now live

Google has officially launched a feature allowing users in the US to change their Gmail address while retaining access to their old email as an alternate. This update enhances digital identity management and is part of a gradual rollout tha...

• Users can change their Gmail username once every 12 months.
• The feature can be accessed through Google Account settings under Personal info > Email.

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Whoop Raises $575 Million from High-Profile Investors

Fitness tracking company Whoop has secured $575 million in Series G funding, elevating its valuation to $10.1 billion. The funding round attracted notable investors, including athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James, and highlighted Who...

• 2.5 million members currently use Whoop's services.
• The latest model, Whoop MG, has received FDA clearance for medical-grade ECG and blood pressure monitoring.

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Nvidia Partners with Marvell for $2 Billion Investment

Nvidia Corp. has made a significant move by investing $2 billion in Marvell Technology Inc. to advance their collaboration on silicon photonics technology. This partnership aims to enhance capabilities in AI and cloud computing, focusing on...

• Marvell Technology shares surged 8% following the announcement of Nvidia's investment.
• This investment marks Nvidia's sixth $2 billion stake in tech companies recently.

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Opendoor Acquires Doma's Escrow Business to Cut Refinancing Costs

Opendoor has announced its acquisition of Doma's closing and escrow business, aiming to streamline processes and reduce mortgage refinance costs for homeowners. This move is expected to save homeowners approximately $1,100 per refinance as...

• 85 employees from Doma will be integrated into Opendoor following the acquisition.
• The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased to 6.36%, while the 30-year fixed refinance rate stands at 6.43%.

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Instagram Tests Paid Anonymous Story Views

Meta is currently testing a new subscription service called Instagram Plus that allows users to view stories anonymously. This feature, being trialed in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines, also enables subscribers to create unlimited audien...

• The subscription pricing ranges from $1.07 in the Philippines to $2.20 in Mexico.
• Subscribers can extend story visibility beyond the current 24-hour limit.

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Airbnb Expands Services with Car Pickups

Airbnb has announced a partnership with Welcome Pickups to provide private car pickup services for international guests in 125 cities worldwide. This new feature allows guests to schedule pickups directly through the Airbnb app, enhancing t...

• Paris, Bali, and Mexico City are among the major cities included in the service rollout.
• Guests can arrange their car pickups after booking their stay, streamlining their travel logistics.

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Apple Enhances Siri and Shortcuts with AI in iOS 27

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will introduce significant enhancements to the Siri and Shortcuts apps, integrating AI-driven capabilities that allow users to create custom actions using voice commands. This update aims to streamline user interacti...

• iOS 27 will enable users to generate unique actions in Shortcuts through AI prompts.
• The revamped Siri app will feature a conversation view similar to Apple Messages, allowing users to pin favorite chats a...

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Samsung might raise prices on its most expensive phones, starting in South Korea

Samsung is set to raise prices on its premium smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and S25 Edge, starting April 1st in South Korea. The increase will affect only the higher storage tiers, with the 512GB models rising by appro...

• The price of the 512GB models will increase by approximately 100,000 won (~$65).
• The 1TB version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will see a price increase of nearly 200,000 won (~$130).

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How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

Anthropic's recent report highlights the theoretical capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in the job market, suggesting they could potentially perform up to 80% of tasks across various occupations. However, the study reveals that th...

• Anthropic's analysis suggests LLMs could theoretically enhance 47-56% of all job tasks.
• Only 2.3% of occupations currently have over half their tasks exposed to LLMs.

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OpenAI launches a Codex plugin that runs inside Anthropic's Claude Code

OpenAI has introduced a Codex plugin that seamlessly integrates its AI coding assistant into Anthropic's Claude Code platform. This plugin provides features such as standard code reviews, adversarial reviews that scrutinize weaknesses, and...

• The Codex plugin offers standard and adversarial code reviews and task handoff.
• OpenAI's plugin runs on its infrastructure, enhancing user experience without switching tools.

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You can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus

Amazon has launched a new feature for its Alexa Plus that allows users to order food from Grubhub and Uber Eats in a conversational manner, eliminating the awkwardness of traditional voice commands. This update enables users to modify their...

• Alexa Plus subscribers can now order food from Grubhub and Uber Eats conversationally.
• The feature is currently available on Echo Show 8 devices and larger.

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Nvidia rolls out DLSS 4.5 update with new frame generation features

Nvidia has unveiled its DLSS 4.5 update, enhancing its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology with new AI-driven frame generation capabilities for GeForce RTX graphics cards. The standout feature, 6x Multi Frame Generation, allows users wi...

• DLSS 4.5 introduces 6x Multi Frame Generation, allowing five additional frames per rendered frame.
• The update supports over 20 gaming titles, enhancing performance and image quality.

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Google shows how you should use ‘Ask Maps’ as the feature rolls out widely

Google Maps has officially rolled out its new 'Ask Maps' feature, powered by Gemini, to users in the US and India. This conversational tool allows users to pose complex, real-world questions to receive tailored recommendations, enhancing th...

• 'Ask Maps' is now available to all users in the US and India.
• The feature allows users to ask complex questions for personalized recommendations.

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Microsoft hit with UK competition regulator probe over software business

Microsoft is under scrutiny from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding its business software ecosystem, with an investigation set to begin in May 2026. The CMA's concerns focus on Microsoft's licensing practices in clou...

• The UK's Competition and Markets Authority will begin its investigation in May 2026.
• Microsoft and Amazon each hold a 30-40% share of the infrastructure-as-a-service market.

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Netflix Is Testing Just How Much You Will Pay

Netflix is currently testing subscription price increases of up to $3 as part of a strategy to determine how much customers are willing to pay for its streaming services. This move reflects the company's ongoing efforts to balance revenue g...

• Netflix is testing subscription price increases of up to $3.
• The company aims to gauge how much customers are willing to pay for its services.

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