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?? OpenAI Releases GPT Image 1.5 to Compete with Nano Banana
PLUS: Google’s Opal vibe-coding tool comes to Gemini, and Kling AI levels up motion control…
Take our quiz on the year in health and biotechnology
In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be bidding farewell to 2025. And what a year it has been! Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into more aspects of our lives, weight-loss drugs have expanded in scope, and there have been some real “omg” biotech stories from the fields of gene therapy, IVF, neurotech, and more. …
The Download: the worst technology of 2025, and Sam Altman’s AI hype
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. The 8 worst technology flops of 2025 Welcome to our annual list of the worst, least successful, and simply dumbest technologies of the year. We like to think there’s a lesson in every…
Google Adds AI Content Detection Tools to Gemini
So now, you can check if something was AI generated before sharing.
Instagram’s Implementing New Limits on Hashtag Use
Instagram will implement a five tag limit per post.
Meta Interaction SDK Gets Hand Tracking Climbing, ‘Telepath’ & ‘Walking Stick’ Locomotion
Meta’s Interaction SDK for Unity now offers hand tracking climbing, as well as smooth and “walking stick” locomotion modes and improved throwing.
Trombone Champ: Unflattened Gets DLC Crossover With Indie Hit Celeste
Trombone Champ: Unflattened gets an official crossover with 2018 indie hit Celeste, adding 10 tracks in a new song pack today.
TCL RayNeo X3 Pro review: very advanced smartglasses, for a price
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test the TCL RayNeo X3 Pro smartglasses, and I’ve been positively impressed by them. There is a lot of talk about the Meta Ray-Ban Display, but these glasses on some sides are better than it. Please keep reading to discover everything about this super-interesting device! […]
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‘Bartender VR’ Studio Releases Weapon Restoration Sim ‘BattleCrafter’ on Quest
BattleCrafter is all about restoring the weapons and armor of old, letting you get a closer look at everything from ancient swords to modern rifles, and learn about them too. Developed by VR Factory Games, the studio known for Bartender VR Simulator (2018) and Workshop Simulator VR (2025), BattleCrafter VR puts in the shoes of the […]
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Quest Gets Disney+ App With Downloads for Offline Viewing, But No 3D Movies Like Vision Pro
The Disney+ video streaming service is finally available on Quest. While better late than never, it’s actually missing out on a few key features for now. The News The Horizon Store finally has it own dedicated Disney+ app, which supports Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S. The app lets you stream the full catalogue […]
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This Nobel Prize–winning chemist dreams of making water from thin air
Omar Yaghi was a quiet child, diligent, unlikely to roughhouse with his nine siblings. So when he was old enough, his parents tasked him with one of the family’s most vital chores: fetching water. Like most homes in his Palestinian neighborhood in Amman, Jordan, the Yaghis’ had no electricity or running water. At least once…
Philips Hue Christmas Sale now available worldwide
Here in Germany and most other European countries, the Philips Hue online store Christmas Sale has been running for a few days now. The offers have now also arrived in the UK, USA, Canada, and even Australia and New Zealand. Click on this link to go to the promotion page for your country. Unfortunately, it’s…
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Snapchat’s Using Apple’s ‘Age Range’ Measure to Restrict Underage Users
As debate rages over teen social media access, Apple may hold the key to more effective regulation.
Snapchat Launches ‘Quick Cut’ Video and Image Editing App
The process will make it easier to create better Snaps quickly.
Meta “Pauses” Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets
Meta has “paused” the third-party Horizon OS hardware program, suggesting that the teased headsets from Asus ROG and Lenovo are canceled.
Quest’s Hand Tracking 2.4 Significantly Improves Fast Motion Mode
Quest’s Hand Tracking 2.4 update significantly improves the Fast Motion Mode, better handling rapid movements like punching and swinging.
Meta “Pauses” Third-party Headset Program, Effectively Cancelling Horizon OS Headsets from Asus & Lenovo
Meta has “paused” its initiative to bring third-party Horizon OS headsets to the market. The company says it has shifted focus to “building the world-class first-party hardware and software needed to advance the VR market.” The News A little over a year and a half ago, Meta made an “industry-altering announcement,” as I called the […]
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New Quest Update Brings Big Upgrades to Hand-tracking
Meta has rolled out a new update to Quest that aims to drastically improve hand-tracking performance and reliability. The News The v83 update, which is rolling out now to Horizon OS, is said to increase reliability of hand-tracking in a number of cases, including during fast movements, when used for locomotion, and throwing virtual objects. […]
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Today’s Advanced Exercise, Physics Research Benefits Earth and Space Industries
Exercise and physics research were the top scientific duties aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday advancing human health and industries both on the ground and in space. The Expedition 74 crew members also continued working on spacesuits and practiced an emergency drill.
Stem Cells, Robotics, and Spacesuits Top Station Crew Day
Stem cell research, a student robotics challenge, and spacesuit maintenance dominated the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 74 crew also rounded out its shift with Earth observations and cargo transfers throughout the day.
This Highly Rated Samsung Soundbar Is More Than 50% Off Right Now
It’s an immersive, award-winning soundbar that’s as close to a full home theater setup as you can get.
Instagram Reels May Be Coming to Your TV
Meta is testing an Instagram TV app, starting with Amazon devices.
?? Tutorial: From Idea to Live Landing Page in 30 Minutes With AI
PLUS: The exact prompts that get results on the first try…