A collaborative effort of computer scientists, music historians, musicologists, and composers used artificial intelligence to finish the first movement of Beethoven’s unfinished tenth symphony. The project, called Beethoven AI, analyzed Beethoven’s style and historical influences to generate music that could plausibly have been written by the composer. This milestone has sparked a broader conversation about the role of AI in classical music, highlighting both the new creative possibilities and concerns about emotional depth, ethical issues, and the future livelihood of musicians. Read more →

World Labs, the AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, has introduced Marble, its first commercial world‑model product. Marble lets users transform text prompts, images, videos, 3D layouts or panoramas into editable, downloadable 3D environments through a freemium tier and three paid subscriptions. Featuring AI‑native editing tools, a hybrid 3D editor called Chisel, and capabilities such as world expansion and composer mode, the platform targets creators in gaming, visual effects, virtual reality and robotics. The launch positions World Labs ahead of competitors still in research or limited‑beta phases. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable. Read more →

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns. Read more →

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Meta announced major upgrades to its Horizon Worlds platform, introducing a new Horizon Engine that delivers better graphics, faster performance, and higher concurrency for virtual reality experiences. The company also launched Meta Horizon Studio, an editor that lets creators build custom VR worlds using generative AI tools, with plans to add an AI assistant later this year. Horizon Worlds, now available on both VR headsets and mobile devices, is supported by a $50 million creator fund aimed at expanding its developer community. Read more →