When NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches, as early as the end of next month, it will attempt one of astronomy’s most precise disappearing acts to date. The telescope will carry the first space-bound “active” coronagraph, an instrument that effectively erases most of the light from a star during photography. It will allow astronomers…
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Hue Go XXL: Lounge Table Makes Another Appearance in Official Presentation
Last year it was just an April Fools’ joke, but it will most likely soon be a real product. We’re talking about the Hue Go XXL, for which an icon had already appeared in the Hue app a few weeks ago. Now, the massive lounge table has made multiple appearances in the video recording of…
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Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave
The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.
Pinterest advises brands to update their catalogs
In a tip sheet of best practices for brands looking to connect with shoppers in the app, the company said accurate pricing, complete descriptions and better titles help with discovery.
Android XR prototype glasses hands-on: the usual great UX from Google
At AWE, one of my most important experiences for me was going hands-on with the prototype Android XR smartglasses by Google, the ones you have probably seen during the keynote at Google I/O. Let me tell you about my experience with them! Android XR smartglasses It’s widely known that Google and Samsung are working together […]
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Samsung Unveils More Smart Glasses Designs from Gentle Monster & Warby Parker Ahead of Fall Release
Samsung today teased a new slate of smart glasses designs, which includes two new frames from eyewear partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The News When Samsung and Google finally unveiled their jointly-developed smart glasses at Google I/O in May, US-based Warby Parker and South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster showed off their initial designs, […]
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Xbox Game Pass Now Included with Quest’s Horizon+, Gamepad Emulation Coming Soon
Meta announced it’s partnering with Microsoft to bring a “starter edition” of its cloud-based XBOX Game Pass to Horizon+, Meta’s own VR game subscription service. In the coming weeks, Meta also says it’s pushing out Xbox gamepad emulation for Quest’s Touch controllers too. The News The new Xbox Game Pass addition brings a library of 50+ […]
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Weekend Departure Preps Continue as Crew Works Science, Spacesuits
Three Expedition 74 crew members are nearing the end of their stay aboard the International Space Station handing over mission responsibilities and packing up cargo for return to Earth. Science hardware, lab maintenance, and spacesuits kept the rest of the crew busy aboard the orbital outpost.
10 Shows Like ‘X-Men ’97’ You Should Watch Next
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The Best Ways to Relieve Soreness From Exercise (and What Not to Do)
Skipping workouts every time you’re sore is only going to make things worse.
Biomedical Research, Crew Swap Operations Pack Busy Day Aboard Station
Biomedical research to keep the Expedition 74 crew healthy and advance health on Earth packed Tuesday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station. The orbital residents are also handing over their mission responsibilities as three crewmates prepare to return to Earth this weekend.
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The Download: Chinese AI divides the White House, and a record copyright payout
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. China’s AI models have Trump’s AI world at war with itself Last weekend, several current and former advisers to President Donald Trump on AI publicly lobbed insults at the country’s leading…
Advancing next-gen AI with materials science innovation
The conversation about AI often centers on algorithms, computing power, or huge investments in new semiconductor fabrication plants and hyperscale data centers. But beneath each of these advances is another layer of innovation that makes them possible: advanced materials. Every new generation of AI technology demands more processing power, more memory, greater energy efficiency, and…
Philips Hue Is Working on a Camera Solution for Hue Sync
Philips Hue isn’t doing a very good job of keeping its new products under wraps this year either—products that are expected to be unveiled in early September at IFA in Berlin. Following the new Festavia string lights and outdoor wall lights, today I can show you a new camera for Hue Sync. It will likely…
Der Beitrag Philips Hue Is Working on a Camera Solution for Hue Sync erschien zuerst auf Hueblog.com.
Social platforms draw consumers in, but conversions falter
Social media has become the No. 1 channel for consumers globally to find new products, ESW found. But trust in those checkout experiences remain elusive, creating a fragmented customer journey.
Can social media platforms survive the flood of AI content?
A recent report from Pangram estimated that 41% of posts on LinkedIn showed signs of AI generation, highlighting a growing problem across all apps.
Daumier: Lila & Ghost Alpha Test Hands-On – It Takes Two To Tango
We tried the stylistic Alpha Test of Daumier: Lila & Ghost. If the gameplay and narrative are any indication, this VR co-op puzzle adventure is punching above its weight.
G-Rebels Out Now On Steam With VR Support
Action-combat flight sim G-Rebels has launched in Early Access today on Steam with VR support.
The XR Week Peek (2026.07.20): Smartglasses have a privacy issue, Lenovo lays off XR business unit, and more!
Yesterday, the Football World Cup ended, and now I feel like I don’t know anymore how to spend my evenings. Compliments to Spain, by the way… I hope that in four years we will be able to play against them… I couldn’t stand another World Cup without Italy! Anyway, enough talking about football… let’s dig into […]
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Reader Feedback Wanted: Thoughts on Our New Article Format
We at Road to VR have been asking ourselves: how do we offer the most value to our readers? That question led to an experiment over the last few months that changed the way we structured each article, with the goal of making them more useful to you. Now, we’d like to hear your thoughts. […]
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Gentle Monster Plans Massive North America & Europe Retail Expansion Amid Smart Glasses Rollout
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is set to launch its first pair of smart glasses this fall, and it’s hoping to make waves with a rash of new physical retail locations across North America and Europe. The News As reported by Maeil Business Newspaper, Gentle Monster is set to dramatically increase its overseas stores […]
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This LiDAR-Powered Robot Lawn Mower Is $700 Off
Skip the weekly mowing without burying perimeter wires.
MacOS 27 Comes With a Hidden Siri AI Menu
Apple added the new Siri AI menu to the latest macOS beta.