AI & Enterprise

Marissa Mayer says existing AI assistants are too hard, bets on personal AI that reads phone photo albums

Marissa Mayer, a former Yahoo CEO, has entered the personal AI assistant race with Dazzle, an AI agent that starts from a smartphone photo album. Mayer said existing AI assistants are too technical and full of jargon. Dazzle analyzes images in a user’s camera roll to answer questions, complete tasks and offer suggestions such as shopping or gift ideas, and it can generate to-do and activity lists.

Telecommunications & Media

Amazon and Meta join race for AI wearables now in focus

Competition in AI wearables is spreading beyond familiar formats to necklace-style pendants, rings, wrist devices and portable terminals. Products range from productivity-focused devices that record and summarise meetings and calls to AI companions that respond to users’ emotions. Recently launched or in-development devices highlight functions such as conversation logs, scheduling, personalised advice and emotional support. Pricing, privacy features and integration with smartphones are cited as key factors shaping market leadership.