Dragon spacecraft configurations topped Wednesday’s task list aboard the International Space Station as the orbital residents prepare for crew swap activities in September and October. Human research duties and lab maintenance tasks rounded out the day for the nine crewmates living and working on the orbital outpost. Six astronauts worked throughout the day configuring the …
Space Botany, Eye Research, Plasma Physics Fill Science Schedule on Station
Tuesday was a science-packed day aboard the International Space Station as the astronauts and cosmonauts explored space botany, eye health, and plasma physics to promote longer spaceflights farther away from Earth. NASA Flight Engineers Mike Barratt and Jeanette Epps of Expedition 71 took turns tending to plants growing inside the Columbus laboratory module’s Veggie space …
Meta Improves AR in Flagship Service, Ahead of Connect ’24
This week and just a month before Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg’s firm introduced new augmented reality features for its flagship messaging service, Whatsapp. Reports suggest that an upcoming update to WhatsApp will introduce AR features that have increased the usability of immersive content in low-light conditions filters. Moreover, Whatsapp will add features to support […]
AR Smart Contact Lenses Due in 2026 – AWE Asia 2024
This week at AWE Asia 2024, deep-tech firm XPANCEO showcased its latest step in developing AR smart contact lenses following a groundbreaking showcase earlier in the year. During the AWE Asia conference, XPANCEO showcased five advanced AR smart contact lens hardware prototypes. The firm also teased that it is forecasting to debut a fully functional […]
Zuckerberg Raises Questions Over Government Suppression Requests
The Meta chief has criticized past government suppression requests.
TikTok Publishes Guide to 2024 Holiday Marketing
New tips and insights for your holiday marketing plan.
Meta Adds Labels to Business Chats in Messenger
The new explainers will clarify how data from business chats is used.
Impulse On Quest Headsets Explores ADHD, Narrated By Tilda Swinton
A new trailer narrated by Tilda Swinton shows a look at interactive ADHD documentary Impulse coming soon to Quest headsets.
Dead Marvel VR Game Resurrected By Fans As Solo Experience
Marvel Powers United VR was shut down back in 2018, but a group of dedicated fans are bringing it back as a solo experience.