Meta is developing a wristband that enables users to interact with computers using hand gestures, such as moving a cursor, launching apps and composing messages in the air. By detecting subtle muscle movements, the device allows for intuitive, gesture-based control without the need for traditional input devices.

The new Xfinity StreamStore centralizes access to more than 450 streaming channels and apps as well as 200,000 TV shows and movies. StreamStore also features discounted streaming bundles, and purchases will go on customers' internet bills each month. 

Amazon is set to acquire Bee AI, a San Francisco-based startup known for its AI-equipped wearable device that resembles a Fitbit and can examine conversations to provide to-do lists, task reminders and summaries. This acquisition aligns with Amazon's strategy to enhance its AI capabilities, following its introduction of AI products like Trainium chips and a shopping chatbot. Bee AI head Maria de Lourdes Zollo expressed excitement about joining Amazon, stressing a focus on personal AI integration.

A Socialtrait survey found 97% of respondents saying that AI-generated content should be labeled as such, although only 3% said they feel adequately equipped to navigate AI-driven media. The survey also found 88% of Generation Z and 84% of millennials expressing confidence that they can identify AI-generated content, but tech-savvy respondents acknowledged a success rate of around 40%.

Retailers such as Walmart, Amazon and Albertsons are increasingly using AI to enhance supply chain efficiency amid challenges such as tariffs and labor shortages. Walmart's Trend-to-Product system tracks consumer trends and forecasts demand, while Amazon's AI initiatives focus on logistics and delivery forecasting. Albertsons uses AI to optimize store labor and manage shipments.

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