Two rockets on opposite sides of the Earth are at their launch pads today counting down to liftoff to the International Space Station. Back on the orbiting lab, the seven Expedition 66 residents are busy conducting space research, station maintenance, and preparing for the upcoming departure of four crewmates. Russia’s ISS Progress 79 resupply ship …
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Station Gets Ready for Russian Cargo and SpaceX Crew Missions
The seven-member Expedition 66 crew is getting ready for a Russian cargo mission and the arrival and departure of two commercial crews over the next several days. Nevertheless, a host of advanced space research is ongoing today aboard the International Space Station keeping the orbital residents busy and focused. Russia’s ISS Progress 79 resupply ship …
Facebook to Invest $10 Billion in Reality Labs Division
This week, social media and Metaverse pioneers Facebook announced plans to invest up to $10 billion USD into its Reality Labs virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) division by the end of the year. Facebook announced the plans in a third quarter (Q3) earnings report, which revealed ad revenues for the company reached a massive $28 […]
Cisco Unveils Webex Hologram XR Solution
Cisco Systems has revealed its upcoming Webex Hologram hybrid work solution at the WebexOne event on Tuesday. The company claimed the new platform was the only real-time meeting solution using augmented reality (AR) head-mounted displays to blend its meetings platform with real-time 3D holographic content. The news comes as a report from the San Jose, […]
Primax’s 5K VR Headset to Challenge Oculus, Valve
Chinese premium virtual reality (VR) headset maker Primax held its Final Frontier live conference this Monday and revealed its ‘Reality 12K QLED’ VR headset. According to the company, the new headset will cost $2399 and is set for release in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Reality 12K supports both a standalone mode to wirelessly […]
Zuckerberg Slams Media Claims on Facebook Q3 Call
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s Chief Executive and Founder, vehemently defended his company’s position on internet security, global media reported on early Tuesday, just days ahead of the firm’s Facebook Connect event. Zuckerberg revealed the US social media giant’s strategy for its upcoming platform, which aims to target young adults aged 18 to 29, he said in […]
Finding Answers to The Problems Identified in the Latest Facebook Leaks Will be a Complex Process
The latest insights into Facebook’s internal research underline a range of problems, but provide few answers.
Facebook to Face Heavy Fines for Allowing Young Users to Sign-Up to its Platforms Under Proposed Australian Law
Proposed regulations in Australia could see Facebook face major financial penalties if it fails to stop young users signing up to its apps.
Facebook Posts Steady Results in Q3, with More Users and Stable Revenue, Despite ATT Impacts
Amid a storm of new controversy, Facebook has published its Q3 report, showing steady increases in both users and revenue.
YouTube Partners with Ed Sheeran in New Promotion for YouTube Shorts
YouTube’s looking to lean into the rise of short-form video content, and build audience for its Shorts platform.