Cambridge & Meta Study Raises the Bar for ‘Retinal Resolution’ in XR

It’s been a long-held assumption that the human eye is capable of detecting a maximum of 60 pixels per degree (PPD), which is commonly called ‘retinal’ resolution. Any more than that, and you’d be wasting pixels. Now, a recent University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs study published in Nature maintains the upper threshold is actually […]

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Meta Discounts Certified Refurbished Quest 3S to $216 Ahead of Black Friday

There’s no telling how low Meta will discount Quest 3S this Black Friday. If you’re looking to get your hands on one before the holiday spending rush, you might consider a certified refurbished unit, now discounted to only $216. The News When new, Meta’s latest VR headset typically retails at $300 (128GB) and $400 (256GB). […]

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The Google Pixel 10 Is $200 Off Right Now

It’s the latest Pixel series, now with Pixelsnap (Google’s version of MagSafe), new AI features, and the new telephoto lens.

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Oz Pearlman’s Magical Powers

“Is THIS your card?”

Apple Just Changed How You Turn Off Your iPhone Alarms

The good news is, you can change it back.

Disney Movies Are Disappearing From YouTube and Google TV

YouTube’s pay-per-view rentals no longer include popular Disney movies.

?? Tutorial: Rank in ChatGPT Before Your Competitors Do

See how to make ChatGPT recommend your brand step by step (prompts inside)…

Why the for-profit race into solar geoengineering is bad for science and public trust

Last week, an American-Israeli company that claims it’s developed proprietary technology to cool the planet announced it had raised $60 million, by far the largest known venture capital round to date for a solar geoengineering startup. The company, Stardust, says the funding will enable it to develop a system that could be deployed by the…

The Download: the AGI myth, and US/China AI competition

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How AGI became the most consequential conspiracy theory of our time —Will Douglas Heaven, senior AI editor  Are you feeling it? I hear it’s close: two years, five years—maybe next year! And I…

Hands-on with the new Philips Hue Neon Outdoor Lightstrip

After a slight delay, Philips Hue has launched its new Neon Lightstrip for outdoor use. The 10-meter version is already available in Europe, and the 3- and 5-meter versions of the new Outdoor Lightstrip are also expected to be available shortly. It’s best to check availability directly on the official product page. The launch in…

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TikTok Shares Data on Business AI Adoption

While more businesses are adopting AI, most are not maximizing the benefits as yet. 

Getty Loses Legal Case Over Generative AI Copyright Infringement

The legal technicalities of generative AI remain fairly loose in many respects. 

WhatsApp Launches Official Apple Watch App

Now you can keep up with your WhatsApp chats while on the go.

Facebook’s New TV Ad Highlights In-App Connection

However, connection is not the primary reason why people use the app.

‘XR Is Having A Moment’: Colocated Pickleball With Pickle Pro From Resolution Games

“XR is having a moment” with colocation experiences like Pickle Pro from Resolution Games.

Next Week’s VR Games Showcase Teases Star Trek, Syberia Updates & New Reveals

Next week’s VR Games Showcase promises fresh looks at Star Trek: Infection, Syberia, and more alongside new game reveals.

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Reveals Crown Of Frost Campaign

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked revealed its second campaign, Crown of Frost, ahead of this month’s launch.

Sharp Is Crowdfunding A Strange Lightweight Tethered PC VR Headset

Sharp is crowdfunding a strange lightweight tethered PC VR headset that can also connect to one of its smartphones.

‘MultiBrush’ Studio Secures $4.5M Grant to Promote Positive VR Experiences for Elders

Rendever, the company behind Tilt Brush-based multiplayer Quest app MultiBrush (2022), has secured nearly $4.5 million in grant funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), which the company says it will use to bring its elder-focused VR experiences to the home care market. The studio says in an announcement the latest funding includes […]

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You Can Get These Adaptive Noise-Canceling JBL Earbuds on Sale for Just $50 Right Now

The Tune Flex 2 are over 50% off.

Federal Agencies May Move to Ban These Popular Wifi Routers

TP-Link’s security is under scrutiny.

You May Have a Refund Coming If You Use Amazon Prime

Customers are getting a cut of Amazon’s settlement with the FTC.

?? Google Just Dropped Its First AI Ad!

PLUS: Perplexity launches Perplexity Patents + Privacy Snapshot…

The State of AI: Is China about to win the race? 

The State of AI is a collaboration between the Financial Times & MIT Technology Review examining the ways in which AI is reshaping global power. Every Monday for the next six weeks, writers from both publications will debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. In this conversation, the FT’s tech columnist…

The Download: gene-edited babies, and cleaning up copper

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s the latest company planning for gene-edited babies The news: A West Coast biotech entrepreneur says he’s secured $30 million to form a public-benefit company to study how to safely create genetically edited…