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Meta is reportedly building AI smart glasses with Prada, too
Meta is reportedly developing AI smart glasses in collaboration with the Italian luxury fashion brand Prada. This partnership marks a strategic move by Meta to expand its AI eyewear technology beyond its existing collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, a major eyewear conglomerate with which Meta has previously worked closely. While Prada has historically partnered with EssilorLuxottica for its eyewear production, it is not owned by the company, indicating Meta's intent to diversify its fashion partnerships. Meta has already achieved significant sales success with its Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses, having sold millions of units. The recent collaboration with Prada suggests Meta's ambition to integrate advanced AI features into high-end fashion eyewear, potentially broadening the appeal and market reach of its smart glasses. The article also hints at upcoming products involving other brands like Oakley, though details remain limited. Overall, Meta is positioning itself to merge cutting-edge AI technology with luxury fashion through multiple brand partnerships.
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Meta has partnered with US geothermal startup XGS Energy to develop a 150-megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico. Unlike a traditional power purchase agreement, this collaboration aims to advance geothermal energy development rather than directly securing power for Meta. The exact location of the plant remains undisclosed. This move reflects a growing trend among tech giants to incorporate geothermal energy into their clean energy strategies, given its ability to provide reliable, 24/7 emission-free electricity—an increasingly critical factor for energy-intensive data centers supporting AI and cloud computing. XGS Energy distinguishes itself with a closed-loop geothermal system that circulates water through a sealed well, preventing water loss common in traditional open-loop systems. The company also uses a proprietary heat-transfer mud to enhance heat absorption from surrounding rocks. Although still in development, XGS has raised $20 million in Series A funding to build a commercial prototype in California, with the Meta partnership potentially accelerating large-scale deployment. Research suggests advanced geothermal systems could supply up to two-thirds
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Meta has partnered with startup XGS Energy to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico, marking the tech giant’s growing interest in geothermal energy as a clean, reliable power source. While specific details about the plant’s location and the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Meta clarified that the agreement is aimed at advancing geothermal development rather than a direct power purchase contract. This move aligns with a broader trend among tech companies and data center operators who are increasingly exploring geothermal energy due to its ability to provide continuous, emission-free electricity. XGS Energy differentiates itself with a closed-loop geothermal system that circulates water within a sealed well, minimizing water loss, and uses a proprietary mud to enhance heat transfer from surrounding rocks. This technology contrasts with more common open-loop designs that lose some water to the ground over time. The partnership reflects growing momentum in the geothermal sector, with other startups like Fervo Energy securing significant financing to build large-scale plants and companies such as Google investing in geothermal
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