Meta Acquires AI Wearable Startup Limitless to Advance Superintelligence Goals

Meta confirmed on Friday its acquisition of Limitless, a US-based startup specializing in AI-powered wearable pendants that capture and summarize conversations and meetings. Financial terms of the transaction, involving the five-year-old Denver firm, were not publicly disclosed. In a statement addressing the acquisition, a Meta spokesperson remarked, \"We\'re excited that Limitless will be joining Meta to help accelerate our work to build AI-enabled wearables.\" This move aligns with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg\'s strategic priority of advancing artificial intelligence with the ultimate goal of achieving \"superintelligence.\" Currently, AI enhancements are integrated across Meta\'s platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and play a significant role in improving smartglasses developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica. Limitless co-founder and CEO Dan Siroker expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting on the startup\'s website, \"Meta recently announced a new vision to bring personal superintelligence to everyone and a key part of that vision is building incredible AI-enabled wearables. We share this vision and we\'ll be joining Meta to help bring our shared vision to life.\" Since its inception, Limitless has raised $33 million from notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. The company was valued at $368 million during its latest funding round in 2023. Reflecting on the evolving tech landscape, Siroker stated, \"We\'re no longer working on a weird fringe idea. We\'re building a future that now seems inevitable.\" Zuckerberg has amplified Meta\'s AI ambitions with aggressive recruitment efforts, securing top talent from OpenAI, Apple, and Google through multibillion-dollar incentives. Earlier this year, Meta made a significant investment in Scale AI and appointed its co-founder, Alexandr Wang, to lead the new Superintelligence Labs unit. The acquisition of Limitless marks Meta\'s first major deal following its 2023 purchase of virtual reality company Within Unlimited — a transaction cleared by courts despite regulatory resistance. The court ruling was viewed as a blow to then-FTC Chair Lina Khan, a proponent of heightened antitrust scrutiny on large tech firms. This latest acquisition underscores Meta\'s commitment to integrating advanced AI capabilities into next-generation wearable devices, advancing the company toward its ambitious vision of accessible personal superintelligence.

President Marcos Jr. Launches "One RFID, All Tollways" for Nationwide Expressway Interoperability

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. officially launched the "One RFID, All Tollways" interoperability project, aimed at unifying RFID systems across the country’s expressways including SLEX, NLEX, and other toll networks. This initiative is set to streamline toll collection, making it faster, simpler, and compatible nationwide. In his statement during the launch, President Marcos emphasized the need for efficiency, unity, and innovation in the country's mobility network. He said, \"This project embodies our commitment to reliable connectivity and tireless innovation. By unifying RFID systems, we are not only enhancing convenience for motorists but also reinforcing our vision of a united and modern transport infrastructure. One RFID, one nation on the move.\" The project was developed through close coordination between the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), and various private tollway concessionaires. This collaboration ensures that the technical standards and operational protocols are harmonized across all toll systems, eliminating the need for multiple RFID stickers and payment methods. According to DOTr officials, the unified RFID system will significantly reduce congestion at toll plazas, accelerating throughput and reducing travel time. Motorists will only need a single RFID sticker for seamless travel across multiple expressways, addressing long-standing inefficiencies caused by fragmented toll collection systems. The initiative aligns with the Marcos administration's broader infrastructure agenda under the Bagong Pilipinas program, which prioritizes digital and connected infrastructure to support a growing economy and population. By integrating intelligent transport systems such as interoperable RFID, the government aims to modernize the country’s transport landscape, foster economic growth, and improve quality of life. The TRB stated that this project marks a major milestone in the country’s journey toward a fully digital toll collection ecosystem and underscores the government’s resolve to pursue reforms that leverage technology for public service. Presidential spokespersons reiterated that the administration remains committed to transforming the Philippines into a smart and connected nation, with projects like One RFID serving as tangible proof of its resolve. The "One RFID, All Tollways" interoperability project is expected to be fully operational nationwide in the coming months, benefiting millions of daily expressway users and supporting the seamless movement of goods and people across the archipelago.