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Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
Meta has acquired Limitless, an AI startup formerly known as Rewind, which developed an AI-powered pendant designed to record conversations and create searchable records. Following the acquisition, Limitless will cease sales of its hardware devices and maintain customer support for one year. Existing customers will be transitioned to an Unlimited Plan without subscription fees temporarily, while some software functionalities, including the original Rewind app, will be discontinued. Founded by Dan Siroker, co-founder of Optimizely, Limitless pivoted to AI hardware last year with its $99 pendant, a wearable device that could be clipped to clothing or worn as a necklace. The acquisition aligns with Meta’s broader vision of integrating AI-enabled wearables, complementing its current focus on AR/AI glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta. Limitless expressed its commitment to supporting Meta’s existing products rather than expanding the AI pendant market, citing increased competition from major players including Meta itself. The startup’s founder highlighted the dramatic shift in the
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Amazon has introduced two new technologies—Blue Jay, a multi-tasking robotic system, and Project Eluna, an autonomous AI assistant—designed to enhance warehouse operations by supporting employees rather than replacing them. Blue Jay integrates multiple robotic arms to perform picking, stowing, and consolidating tasks simultaneously, reducing physical strain on workers and increasing efficiency within a smaller workspace. Developed rapidly with the help of AI and digital twin technologies, Blue Jay is currently being tested in a South Carolina facility, where it can handle about 75% of stored items. Project Eluna aims to assist operations managers by analyzing real-time and historical data to anticipate bottlenecks and streamline decision-making, effectively acting as an "extra teammate" to reduce cognitive load. In addition, Amazon unveiled Amelia, AI-enabled smart glasses for delivery drivers that feature a camera and display to facilitate package verification. These glasses, currently in North American testing, are intended to support delivery partners rather than replace them, though the company has not ruled out future
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