Snap will host a September 16 event in Los Angeles to reveal its standalone AR Specs—priced at $2,195—with two sizes, up to four hours of mixed-use battery, a built-in browser, and AI assistance via OpenAI and Google, plus hundreds of AR lenses and planned US/UK/France shipping this fall.
The article discusses how AI and large language models are transforming web development and programming, making it more accessible, faster, and different in nature. While some find joy in the process of coding, others appreciate the efficiency and problem-solving capabilities AI offers, leading to a shift in what makes programming fun and fulfilling. The overall tone suggests a positive outlook on AI's role in enhancing productivity and creativity in tech.
Microsoft has launched Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, an experimental AI-powered feature that assists users with browsing, research, and task automation, including voice input and content suggestions, aiming to enhance everyday online activities.
A busy mom shares how she uses ChatGPT to analyze and summarize Amazon reviews before making purchases, saving time and reducing buyer's remorse by getting clearer insights into product pros and cons, especially helpful during Amazon Prime Day.
Designer Matt Webb has created an iPhone app called Galactic Compass, which uses AI assistance to always point towards the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The app, which is free and available on the App Store, aims to inspire awe about our place in the cosmos and is the result of Webb's decade-long journey to teach himself how to locate the galactic core. With the help of AI assistant ChatGPT, Webb was able to turn his vision into reality, although the app currently has limitations in 3D calculations. Webb believes that Galactic Compass can help people ponder their place in the vast universe and recently peaked at #87 in the Travel chart for the US App Store.