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Meta Hypernova Smart Glasses: Built-In Screen & Hand Gesture Support in Development

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Meta is developing an advanced pair of smart glasses, reportedly dubbed “Hypernova,” which are expected to build upon the success of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. These new glasses are said to come with several key upgrades, including a built-in screen for viewing apps and media. The display, positioned in the lower right quadrant of the right lens, will enable users to access apps, photos, and media directly through their right eye. This functionality will allow a seamless, hands-free experience, with users being able to look down to see their content.

In addition to the display, the Hypernova glasses are expected to feature hand gesture controls for navigation. Users will be able to interact with the glasses by rotating their hands or performing pinch gestures, enabling actions such as scrolling and selecting content within apps. To facilitate these controls, the glasses may be accompanied by a “neural wristband,” known internally as “Ceres.” This wristband is designed to enhance the hand gesture system and provide users with more intuitive control over their wearable device.

The Meta Hypernova smart glasses will reportedly run on a customized version of Android, offering a unique user interface tailored specifically for the device. Unlike traditional smart glasses, the Hypernova will not feature a standard app store, focusing instead on a curated set of functions designed for ease of use. In addition to hand gestures, the glasses will support swipe and tap controls located on the arms of the device, providing further customization for how users interact with their smart glasses.

Beyond their ability to display media, the Hypernova glasses will offer a variety of practical functions. Users will be able to capture images and videos, which can be viewed and managed through a dedicated app. A Maps app will allow for turn-by-turn directions to be displayed, while notifications from apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger will be visible on the device, syncing with the user’s smartphone. Powered by a Snapdragon chip, the Meta Hypernova glasses are expected to bring a more robust and capable experience, paving the way for a new generation of wearable technology.

Scale AI Eyes $25 Billion Valuation in Potential Tender Offer Amid AI Boom

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Scale AI, a rapidly growing artificial intelligence startup, is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in a potential tender offer, according to a report from Business Insider. The company, which has seen rising demand for AI services, aims to leverage the current AI boom, which has attracted significant attention from major tech players.

The startup, based in California, is in discussions regarding the terms of the tender offer, which could involve investors or the company purchasing shares from existing shareholders. However, the final valuation may change depending on negotiations.

Founded in 2016, Scale AI is already valued at nearly $14 billion, as per its last funding round. The company counts tech giants such as Nvidia, Amazon, and Meta among its backers. Scale AI specializes in providing high-quality, accurately labeled data essential for training machine learning models, including advanced tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Despite its success, the company is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, adding a layer of regulatory scrutiny.

Former Meta Executives Raise $15 Million for AI Assistant Startup Yutori

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Two former Meta artificial intelligence executives, Devi Parikh and Dhruv Batra, have secured $15 million in funding for their AI assistant startup, Yutori. The funding round was led by Radical Ventures’ Rob Toews, with contributions from Felicis, AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, and Google DeepMind’s Jeff Dean.

San Francisco-based Yutori is developing autonomous AI agents capable of executing tasks independently, a growing trend in AI innovation. Unlike current chatbots that primarily facilitate conversations, Yutori aims to create AI assistants that actively perform tasks, such as managing travel logistics and automating online transactions.

The company is leveraging post-training techniques to enhance AI models’ ability to navigate the web and execute complex reasoning tasks. Yutori’s team includes experts who played key roles in Meta’s AI advancements, including researchers behind Llama 3 and Llama 4, as well as embodied AI projects designed for robotics.