Limitless Acquired by Meta. Rewind Mac app shutting down (9to5mac.com)

Limitless AI, the parent company of the Rewind app, has been acquired by Meta, leading to the impending shutdown of the Rewind Mac application in two weeks. Launched in 2022, Rewind gained attention for its remarkable compression capabilities, allowing it to condense over 10GB of recorded data into just 3MB. The app enabled users to record and search their interactions with text and audio using natural language, but its discontinuation raises notable privacy concerns and signals shifts in the AI tools available to consumers. Following the acquisition, Limitless will stop selling its Pendant device, a wearable necklace that recorded conversations and surroundings. While existing Pendant users will receive support without subscription fees for at least another year, the company will eliminate non-Pendant services beginning December 19, 2023. Limitless co-founder Dan Siroker emphasized that the acquisition aligns with Meta's vision for AI-enabled wearables, indicating a strategic move towards integrating personal superintelligence into everyday life. Existing users must navigate updates to privacy policies and terms of service in light of these changes, showcasing the evolving landscape of AI-driven technology.