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  • New Feature Added To Smart Display For Chore Tracking

    New Feature Added To Smart Display For Chore Tracking

    Skylight offers a range of smart display options aimed at enhancing organization and scheduling. Last summer, the company debuted the Cal Max, a high-end 27-inch smart calendar that we described as an “efficient smart display alternative.” Since its launch, Skylight has been actively updating the device, introducing a feature called Routines across its Calendar lineup. This innovative addition is designed to streamline daily tasks and foster productive habits for families, transforming the way users engage with the display.

    The Routines feature is straightforward and effective—providing visual cues and an intuitive interface that makes tracking and completing chores easier than ever. Users can set routines on a recurring schedule, allowing for everything from short reading sessions before bed to reminders for kids to brush their teeth each morning. Routines can be personalized with various emojis and colors, making it easier to manage them. Once a task is accomplished, users are greeted with a celebratory confetti animation.

    Routines menu on Skylight
    Skylight

    This functionality also includes a Parental Lock feature, ensuring that children cannot alter their Routines or delegate their tasks to other family members.

    Setting up Routines is a breeze. Users just need to tap the Plus button to access the Add Task menu, where they will find an option for Routines. Here, details such as frequency, profile assignment, and any rewards linked to the task can be easily inputted.

    In contrast to typical smart displays that cater to both entertainment and task management, Skylight’s Calendar is specifically tailored for organization. It excludes access to streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube, instead prioritizing various functionalities aimed at keeping track of events and daily responsibilities. Last year, Skylight also introduced an AI assistant to assist with meal planning. While it doesn’t serve as an entertainment hub like the Echo Show 15, it stands out as a strong option for families seeking a focused, distraction-free way to manage their busy lives.

  • Meta’s Next Big Bet May Be AI Humanoid Robots For Home Chores

    Meta’s Next Big Bet May Be AI Humanoid Robots For Home Chores

    What’s on the horizon for Meta? The social media powerhouse has shifted its focus dramatically over the years, exploring a variety of technologies including smartphones, cryptocurrency, tablets, the metaverse, smart glasses, and most recently, artificial intelligence. Now, it seems that humanoid robots are the next frontier for the company.

    As reported by Bloomberg, Meta is investing heavily in creating AI-driven humanoid robots. The report indicates, “Meta plans to develop its own humanoid robot hardware, initially targeting tasks around the home.”

    This shift in focus is not exactly unexpected. In 2021, Meta showcased its DIGIT technology, which features robotic fingers equipped with a vision-based tactile sensor to recognize objects and replicate the human sensation of touch.

    Moreover, the company collaborated with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University to create a low-cost, replaceable touch-sensing skin for robots called ReSkin. This innovative material mimics human skin’s ability to gauge pressure effectively.

    DIGIT sensors mounted on a robot hand manipulating glass marbles.
    Meta

    Unlike Elon Musk’s Optimus robot, which remains more of a concept than reality, Meta appears serious about its ambitions in the humanoid robotics space.

    Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO, seems determined to embed Meta into the core of the industrial supply chain. The strategy involves not just building robots but also developing foundational technologies that can be licensed or sold to other companies.

    In simpler terms, Meta aims to provide the essential components for humanoid robots, encompassing the software for interpreting environments (such as computer vision), sensor integration, and computing modules.

    Meta’s initiative with humanoid robots reflects its desire to synthesize its existing work in AI, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and hardware sensing. The company is particularly keen on positioning its Llama AI models as a robust platform for robotics.

    Notably, Meta’s focus diverges from companies like Boston Dynamics, as it intends for its humanoid robots to assist in household tasks rather than functioning in warehouse or manufacturing settings.

    However, public perception may play a significant role in the project’s acceptance, especially considering Meta’s history with user privacy concerns. The report also notes that initially, the company does not plan to brand its robots with the Meta name, avoiding direct competition with Tesla’s Optimus, but may explore this in the future.

    To spearhead its robotics efforts, Meta has reportedly recruited the leader of General Motors’ self-driving technology division. The company is also in discussions with Unitree Robotics and Figure AI to kick off this venture.

    This humanoid robot initiative will likely fall under Meta’s Reality Labs division, which is already engaged in developing holographic smart glasses, mixed reality software, and various sensor tracking technologies.