Meta pivots toward facial recognition in smart glasses

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In a surprising twist, Meta is revisiting facial recognition technology for its new AI smart glasses, a feature it had previously set aside. The tech giant’s renewed interest in the controversial feature raises eyebrow-raising questions about privacy and future user experience innovations.

theinformation.com / Meta Discussed Adding Facial Recognition to Smart Glasses - The Information

engadget.com / Meta is reportedly working on facial recognition for its AI glasses

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Matter 1.4.1 Update Simplifies Smart Home Setup Processes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:20 am more...

The latest Matter 1.4.1 specification brings tap-to-pair and multi-device QR code features, dramatically streamlining smart home device setup. This update is set to reduce the hassle of integrating new devices, potentially accelerating the adoption of home automation systems.

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arstechnica.com / Matter update may finally take the tedium out of setting up your smart home

appleinsider.com / Matter 1.4.1 will eventually make it easier to setup your smart home

theverge.com / Matter’s latest update brings tap-to-pair setup

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