Apple reportedly scales back iPhone Air production ‘by more than 80%’ | Technology News

Last month, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series alongside the iPhone Air- its slimmest smartphone to date. While the iPhone Air serves as a viable alternative for the now-discontinued iPhone Plus, it looks like Apple is now drastically scaling back production. According to a recent report by Nikkei Asia, production orders for the iPhone Air … Read more

Amazon develops AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers | Technology News

Amazon announced on Thursday a prototype of artificial intelligence–powered smart glasses designed for its delivery drivers. The goal is to simplify the delivery process by reducing the need for drivers to look at their phones, check package labels, and scan their surroundings to find the correct address. The “Amelia” glasses feature a built-in camera and … Read more

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash, his campaign said Thursday. Killed in crash Wednesday were the son and daughter-in-law of former state Sen. Darren Bailey, a Republican who lost the 2022 gubernatorial election in Illinois and … Read more

Why is Meta laying off AI researchers in the middle of its superintelligence push? | Technology News

Meta is cutting roughly 600 jobs in its Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) division after it spent billions recruiting top researchers from other AI labs and companies. The layoffs are expected to impact only the MSL division, which is the umbrella entity focused on the social media giant’s AI efforts and reportedly comprises around 3,000 employees. … Read more