Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortuneSnap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public. Specs, which Snap describes as “a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses,” will cost $2,195. You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they’re expected to ship “this fall” in the US, UK,...

Cortina d'Ampezzo mixes Olympic legacy with Alpine glamour The illuminated bell tower of the Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo stands at the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, as evening settles over the valley. Once a small village of farmers and shepherds, this storied town...

Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard A new startup wants to bring AI to the software you use the most: your smartphone’s keyboard. On Tuesday, Singapore-based Acti launched an agentic keyboard for iOS and Android, one that doesn’t just suggest your next word but can take actions on your behalf, bringing AI tools directly into the apps you already use, including email,...

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation have become more prevalent. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General went so far as to label this issue a public health crisis. Remote workers, who miss the everyday interactions found in...

West Bengal: The fight over eggs in India's mid-day mealsEggs or no eggs?This question has dominated Indian social media and headlines after the eastern state of West Bengal announced last week that eggs would be replaced with vegetarian alternatives in some government school lunches as part of a pilot project.The scheme, better known as the mid-day meal programme, provides free cooked lunches...