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How I Use the NotebookLM Slide Deck Generator to Study More Easily
You can generate slide decks using Google’s AI helper tool.
New firmware for the Hue Bridge and Hue Secure camera
I’m using my time on the train home to bring you up to date on the latest software developments. Yesterday, we had our team meeting in Hanover, and on Thursday, we had the Philips Hue Christmas dinner in Hamburg. There, I actually picked up two previously announced items that are not yet available for purchase.…
Der Beitrag New firmware for the Hue Bridge and Hue Secure camera erschien zuerst auf Hueblog.com.
?? Tutorial: How To Upgrade Your Entire LinkedIn Profile With ChatGPT + Nano Banana
PLUS: Master prompt at the end…
?? OpenAI: “AI Saves Average Workers Only 1 Hour/Day” (New Study)
But users who go deeper with AI save 10x more time…
The Download: expanded carrier screening, and how Southeast Asia plans to get to space
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. Expanded carrier screening: Is it worth it? Carrier screening tests would-be parents for hidden genetic mutations that might affect their children. It initially involved testing for specific genes in at-risk populations. Expanded carrier…
Southeast Asia seeks its place in space
It’s a scorching October day in Bangkok and I’m wandering through the exhibits at the Thai Space Expo, held in one of the city’s busiest shopping malls, when I do a double take. Amid the flashy space suits and model rockets on display, there’s a plain-looking package of Thai basil chicken. I’m told the same…
Meta Outlines Latest Data on Content Removals and Fake Accounts
Meta says that its switch to Community Notes is working.
Pinterest Acquires CTV Ad Platform tvScientific
The integration will enable Pinterest marketers to reach more people via TV ad campaigns.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Review – A Brilliantly Fun, Imperfect Heist
Maze Theory reinvigorates a classic series with Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow.
Youbiquo: an enterprise VR headset made in Italy
When going around the expo area at UnitedXR, I was pretty surprised to find a standalone headset proposed by an Italian company… especially because I’m Italian and I did not know anything about it before. The company is called Youbiquo, and the headset is called Leonardo XR, and I’m going to tell you a few […]
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The Seamless Dream: Killing The VR Loading Screen
In games, nothing breaks player flow like a loading screen, and in virtual reality this problem is amplified tenfold. ‘Presence’ or ‘immersion’, the magical yet fragile feeling of ‘being there’, is what makes VR so special. When a player is suddenly teleported out of a fantastical world and into a cold, black expanse with a […]
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Space Balance and Stem Cell Research Wrap Up Week on Station
The Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week exploring how the body balances itself in space and growing stem cells to improve health. Meanwhile, ongoing cargo operations and lab maintenance rounded out the schedule aboard the International Space Station.
Solar geoengineering startups are getting serious
Solar geoengineering aims to manipulate the climate by bouncing sunlight back into space. In theory, it could ease global warming. But as interest in the idea grows, so do concerns about potential consequences. A startup called Stardust Solutions recently raised a $60 million funding round, the largest known to date for a geoengineering startup. My…
Hue Secure: Wireless camera also gets 2K upgrade
I currently have a few projects in the works involving Philips Hue. Among other things, I wanted to install a ten-meter-long Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip vertically across three floors in our stairwell. I also want to compare the image quality of the standard Hue Secure Camera with that of the Hue Secure Camera 2K. And that…
Der Beitrag Hue Secure: Wireless camera also gets 2K upgrade erschien zuerst auf Hueblog.com.
Company Announcement: UC Today to Incorporate XR Today
The XR industry has been a wild ride since we started covering it in 2020. Now, after watching the market consolidate and seeing enterprise XR merge with collaboration and workplace tech, we have news that brings both challenge and opportunity: XR Today is moving into UC Today, our Unified Communications and Workplace Technology publication. This […]
WhatsApp Adds Messaging and AI Creation Improvements
A raft of new WhatsApp updates for the holidays.
Multiplayer Racer Boom Karts Supports VR & Mobile Crossplay
Free-to-play multiplayer racer Boom Karts VR is out now on Quest, supporting crossplay with the mobile edition.
Synthwave Courier Sim Transmission: Shortwave Is Out Now On Quest
Transmission: Shortwave, a casual VR delivery driving sim set in a retro-futuristic ’90s Great Britain, is now available on Quest.
SkyjetVR hands-on: a virtual jetpack for families
The company winning the “Best In Show” award at United XR Europe has been Iralta with Skyjet VR, a product promising to let you live the experience of flying on a jetpack in virtual reality. Of course, it has been one of the first things that I’ve tried when I arrived at the expo, and […]
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Google is Rolling out Photorealistic ‘Likeness’ Avatars on Android XR to Compete with Apple’s ‘Personas’
Google is starting to roll out new photorealistic avatars which they call “Likeness”. Similar to Apple’s Personas, Likeness avatars are generated by scanning a user’s face, then animated it with input from the sensors on a headset. The avatars can be used to represent the user in video call apps, but Google doesn’t yet have […]
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Meta Reportedly Set to Raise VR Headset Prices, Keep Existing Devices in Market Longer
Meta appears to be planning to raise the price of its VR headsets moving forward, according to a recent internal memo, which company leaders hope will combat rising costs. Meta may also be retiring the Quest 3 and 3S line a little later than expected. The News As reported by Business Insider, a December 4th […]
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Expedition 74 Crew Promotes Innovation with Stem Cell and Space Tech Research
Stem cells, materials research, and a technology demo topped the research schedule for the Expedition 74 crew on Thursday. The seven International Space Station residents also worked on a host of lab maintenance including Japanese cargo operations and preparations for upcoming rack transfers.
10 Hacks Every Android User Should Know
Identify battery-hungry apps, force dark mode system wide, and block ads and trackers.