FuriosaAI rejects $800 million Meta acquisition offer

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South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has reportedly turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from tech giant Meta, according to local media reports. The decision stems from disagreements over post-acquisition business strategy and organizational structure, not financial terms.

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Apple bets big on visual AI: Cameras coming to AirPods and beyond

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Despite a rocky start with Apple Intelligence, Apple is reportedly shifting its artificial intelligence focus towards "Visual Intelligence," planning to integrate cameras into its wearables, starting with AirPods and the Apple Watch by 2027, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

This strategy aims to allow users to interact with Siri by describing what they see, building on the iPhone 16's new Camera Control button that offers AI-powered visual analysis. Apple envisions this hands-free, screen-less interaction as a core feature of future devices.

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Reddit horror story heads to Hollywood, starring Sydney Sweeney

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A Reddit horror story is making the leap to the big screen, with Warner Bros. securing the rights to adapt "I pretended to be a missing girl so I could rob her family" into a feature film starring Sydney Sweeney.

The original story, posted on the r/nosleep subreddit, a community known for its chilling "creepypasta" tales, captivated readers with its dark premise. The plot centers on a young woman who infiltrates a grieving family by impersonating their long-lost daughter, with sinister intentions.

The r/nosleep community, which encourages users to treat the stories as real, has become a breeding ground for online horror. The term "creepypasta" itself is a nod to the internet phenomenon of "copypasta," highlighting the viral nature of these narratives.

Sydney Sweeney will not only star in the film but also produce it, while Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth (Forrest Gump) will pen the script. Joe Cote, the Massachusetts English teacher who authored the Reddit post, expressed his astonishment at the project.

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Google debuts Pixel 9a with new design, AI features

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Google officially released the Pixel 9a, the latest addition to its budget-friendly A-series lineup. The phone boasts a fresh design, enhanced camera features, and advanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini Nano.  

The Pixel 9a arrives in four distinct colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, and the new Iris, which replaces Wintergreen from the Pixel 9 series. The device features a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

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