Electric vehicles aren’t exactly cheap, but due to an expiring tax credit, the Chevy Bolt is the cheapest car the manufacturer has until March of 2023.
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What To Do If Your Android Phone Has Been Hacked
Mobile devices are a huge part of our lives today. Here’s what to do if you suspect someone or something is up to no good on your Android device.
LinkedIn Previews New Job and B2B Product Search Options Coming in 2023
LinkedIn’s offered a sneak peek at some upcoming changes.
Twitter Will Re-Launch Swipeable Feed Alternatives Amid Growing Frustration Around Tweet Recommendations
Twitter 2.0 should really be called ‘Twitter 1.5’, because there’s not much new in this ‘updated’ iteration of the app.
Horizon Worlds Celebrates New Year’s Eve With Shaq
Horizon Worlds has a New Year’s Eve event hosted by Shaq.
Meta Horizon Worlds Spotlight: ALIENS! At the Drive-In?
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on the people building for Meta Horizon Worlds and their amazing creations….
Apple Releases New Limited-Edition AirPods Pro And Otterbox Case For Chinese New Year
Apple is ringing in the Chinese New Year with a number of promotions, including a set of limited edition AirPods Pro designed around the Year of the Rabbit
Amazon Kindle (2022) Review: The Best At The One Thing It Does
The Amazon Kindle (2022 release) is just about as on-point as it gets when it comes to reading digital books. Is this the last evolution of the ereader?
Google Voice Gets Suspected Spam Call Alerts: Here’s How To Turn Them On
Google Voice already had spam filtering, but today it’s getting suspected spam call alerts, allowing users more control over which calls get sent to voicemail.
Despite The Hefty $550 Price Tag, Here’s How Many People Said They Plan To Buy The PSVR 2
SlashGear asked 607 respondents based in the United States whether they are still planning to buy the PSVR 2 despite the high price point.
Augmented Reality Statistics To Know In 2023
Augmented Reality has come a long way in recent years. Today, AR is perhaps the most popular form of immersive technology, with countless companies investing in AR apps and experiences every day. With the right AR technologies, organisations can build immersive training experiences, enhance collaboration, and even improve customer experiences. According to the latest reports […]
The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect
The media and entertainment metaverse, complete with 3D avatars, is no longer a distant prospect. Today’s companies now build immersive tech solutions at scale to facilitate the future of XR socialising. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are set to reshape the industry with high-tech creativity and ingenuity. These experiences will no longer […]
How to Buy and Sell with Augmented Reality in Retail
Augmented Reality (AR) is everywhere. People use AR apps to play games, learn, and shop for products. According to Grand View Research findings, the AR market could top $340.16 billion by 2028. This makes it one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world, and retail is no exception. Also, consumers and buyers struggle with a future […]
theBlu, One Of VR’s Landmark Experiences, Gets A New Steam Release
theBlu, one of PC VR’s landmark experiences, just received a surprise new Steam release.
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Davigo Pits PC Players Against VR With ‘Cross-Reality’ Battles
Flatscreen vs. VR, which side would win? That’s what Davigo hopes to find out with 4v1 fights in “cross-reality” multiplayer.
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Mixed Reality: why it is cool and when it does fit your VR experience (…or not)
For this end of the year, I want to talk about one of the big trends we are experiencing in the immersive realities ecosystem: the growing attention to mixed reality. All the new headsets (starting from Quest Pro and Pico 4) are featuring color passthrough vision and this trend is here to stay because every […]
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‘Song in the Smoke’ is Getting a PSVR 2 Remaster That’s Slated to Rival PC VR Version
Critically acclaimed VR survival game Song in the Smoke (2021) is getting a full overhaul when it launches on PSVR 2, something developer 17-BIT says will rival the visual quality of the game’s PC VR version. Song in the Smoke launched on Quest, PC VR and PSVR last October—just in time to win our PSVR Game of […]
Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses
Meta has acquired the Belgian-Dutch company Luxexcel, a 3D printing firm creating complex glass lenses for use in AR optics. As first reported by Belgian newspaper De Tijd (Dutch), the Turnhout, Belgium-based company was quietly acquired by Facebook parent Meta in an ostensible bid to bolster the development of its in-development AR glasses. Details of the […]
Station Crew Wraps Up a Busy Year as Soyuz Review Continues
Research and maintenance activities aboard the International Space Station continue into the new year while engineers and managers discuss Soyuz capabilities and potential next steps in response to the Soyuz MS-22’s external cooling loop leak. The Expedition 68 crew remains in good condition, performing a variety of maintenance and research activities and looks forward to some …
How to Get Influencers to Notice and Help You
Getting the attention of an influencer can be very difficult. When they have hundreds of thousands, or even millions of followers, finding a way to stand out and be noticed is not easy. Having said…read more
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Two doulas, Facebook and video chat helped with the birth of a baby during Buffalo snowstorm over Christmas
SME — ‘Twas two days before Christmas when within the house, a soon-to-be mother began having contractions. Erica and Davon Thomas were expecting their first child on Christmas Day, but around 11 p.m. on December…read more
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32% Of People Said This Is The Worst Looking Cadillac Model
Cadillac has made some great-looking cars in the past, but the automaker has also made some questionable design decisions. Here’s how our readers voted.
MSI Unveils New Titan Gaming Laptop With 4K Mini-LED Display
Joining MSI’s long line of beefy gaming laptops is the new Titan GT77, pairing mini-LED display tech alongside a 4K resolution and high refresh rate.
How Much Weight Can A Tesla Semi Carry Compared To A Diesel Semi?
Tesla started delivering EV Semis this year so we wanted to see how it would stack up against a diesel-powered semi. Here’s what we found out.
Samsung’s Family Hub Plus Smart Fridge Comes With A Whopping 32-Inch Display
Samsung teased its new Family Hub smart fridge and it is coming with a massive 32-inch screen and access to over 190 TV channels in the U.S.