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 first new subsea habitat in 40 years is about to launch Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into bunks, a microwave cleverly hidden…
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The first new subsea habitat in 40 years is about to launch
Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into bunks, a microwave cleverly hidden under a counter, a functional steel sink with a French press and crockery above. A weird little toilet hides behind a curtain. But some clues hint that you can’t just fire up Vanguard’s engine…
Cloning isn’t just for celebrity pets like Tom Brady’s dog
This week, we heard that Tom Brady had his dog cloned. The former quarterback revealed that his Junie is actually a clone of Lua, a pit bull mix that died in 2023. Brady’s announcement follows those of celebrities like Paris Hilton and Barbra Streisand, who also famously cloned their pet dogs. But some believe there…
New software update for Hue Bridge Pro and Hue Bridge
Philips Hue is currently rolling out new software versions for its control centers once again. A firmware update to version 2071127010 is available for the new Hue Bridge Pro. The classic white Hue Bridge is receiving an update to version 1974063020. At least at a glance at the official release notes, there appear to be…
Der Beitrag New software update for Hue Bridge Pro and Hue Bridge erschien zuerst auf Hueblog.com.
LinkedIn Vows To Take More Action Against Engagement Pods
Engagement pods have been raised as a significant concern among LinkedIn users.
WhatsApp Plans To Allow Usernames
The change will enable users to hide their phone number in WhatsApp chats.
Former Magic Leap Engineers Launch No-code AR Creation Platform, Aiming to Be ‘Canva of AR’
Trace, a startup founded by former Magic Leap engineers, today announced the launch of a new augmented reality creation platform the company hopes will become the “Canva of AR”. The News Trace says it’s targeting everyone from global brands to independent creators wanting to build location-based immersive AR content, according to a recent press statement. Notably, […]
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The Download: how doctors fight conspiracy theories, and your AI footprint
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 conspiracy theories infiltrated the doctor’s office As anyone who has googled their symptoms and convinced themselves that they’ve got a brain tumor will attest, the internet makes it very easy to self-(mis)diagnose…
Stop worrying about your AI footprint. Look at the big picture instead.
Picture it: I’m minding my business at a party, parked by the snack table (of course). A friend of a friend wanders up, and we strike up a conversation. It quickly turns to work, and upon learning that I’m a climate technology reporter, my new acquaintance says something like: “Should I be using AI? I’ve…
A new ion-based quantum computer makes error correction simpler
The US- and UK-based company Quantinuum today unveiled Helios, its third-generation quantum computer, which includes expanded computing power and error correction capability. Like all other existing quantum computers, Helios is not powerful enough to execute the industry’s dream money-making algorithms, such as those that would be useful for materials discovery or financial modeling. But Quantinuum’s…
Philips Hue Festavia Permanent: All the info you need before the European launch
Next month, Philips Hue will launch a new product category in Germany and other European countries: Permanent Lights. These light installations, which are installed under the eaves, are particularly popular in the US. That’s why Philips Hue Festavia Permanent has already been available there for several weeks. Before it launches here in December, I would…
Der Beitrag Philips Hue Festavia Permanent: All the info you need before the European launch erschien zuerst auf Hueblog.com.
Virtualware Powers Canada’s EV Workforce with Immersive XR Training
Virtualware is deploying the enterprise XR platform VIROO to prepare hundreds of workers in Windsor-Essex, Ontario, for high-skilled roles in Canada’s rapidly expanding battery manufacturing sector. The region’s NextStar Energy plant – a $5 billion Stellantis-LG Energy Solutions venture – underlines Windsor-Essex’s growing role in North America’s electric battery supply chain. The Battery Boost program, led by Invest WindsorEssex (IWE) and delivered with support from NextStar Energy, aims to equip […]
Will the Success of Galaxy XR Kickstart Virtual Reality’s Redemption Arc?
For more than a decade, virtual reality has danced between promise and frustration. Despite breakthrough hardware and imaginative visions, mainstream adoption lagged. The first wave of VR — dominated by heavy headsets, high prices, and tethered experiences — struggled to convince users that isolation in digital worlds was worth the discomfort. Many required powerful PCs […]
Meta Highlights Content Created via Meta AI Glasses in its Apps
A new highlight in-stream to showcase Meta’s evolving wearables.
TikTok Expands Access to Bulletin Boards for Profiles
More profiles can now access TikTok’s broadcast messaging option.
Internal Documents Indicate That Meta is Earning Billions from Scam Ads
Meta could face big fines for allowing scam ads to run in its apps.
LinkedIn Will Allow More Types of Newsworthy Content
LinkedIn’s updating its content restrictions to allow for graphic content in certain scenarios.
32-Player VR FPS Forefront Is Out Now In Early Access
Forefront, a 32-player VR FPS from the Breachers studio, is out now in early access on Quest, Steam, and Pico.
PvP Brawler Elements Divided Leaves Early Access On Quest Today
Elements Divided, an Avatar-inspired multiplayer action game, adds new sub-elements as it enters full release.
Little Critters Is A Tower Defense Game That Hits Home
Little Critters delivers a frenetic, accessible tower defense game in mixed reality today on Quest 3 and 3S.
Meta Launches $1.5 Million Competition For New Quest Apps & Significant Updates
Meta just launched a developer competition that will award new Quest apps and “significant” updates a total of $1.5 million in 32 prizes of up to $100,000.
Next Reality Festival: hands-on with Peak Rhythm and Unhome
Yesterday I went to the Next Reality Festival in Hamburg, Germany, for the first time. I want to tell you something about my experience and, in particular, I want to spend a few words about this event, two nice experiences I tried (Peak Rhythm and Unhome), and also… a nice moment I had! [Disclaimer: The […]
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‘Little Critters’ Brings Lighthearted Mixed Reality Home Defense to Quest 3 Today, Trailer Here
Purple Yonder, the studio behind VR city simulator Little Cities (2022), today released a mixed reality action-strategy game for Quest 3 and 3S that challenges you to fortify your real-world home against waves of dastardly little critters. Called Little Critters, the game pits you against a legion of invaders, arming you with a host of virtual traps […]
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Meta Launches Dev Competition with $1.5M Prize Pool, Focusing on Casual & Social VR Content
Meta launched a new developer competition through its Horizon Start program, which could net eligible XR dev teams a good slice of its $1.5 million prize pool. The News Meta’s latest dev competition is seeking to spark “innovative, immersive experiences for Meta Horizon OS,” which will see teams and individual developers compete for a share […]
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