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Can't see family and friends in person? You can still connect face-to-face with video chat apps. We've picked some of the best to help you stay in touch. Android Apple Mobile Best of FaceTime Socializing at a distance Tier 4 video chat WFH MORE
The Wacom VR Pen was revealed here at the tail end of 2020 with creative intent. This piece of equipment was created to work in a virtual reality environment, but also works on 2D surfaces, as it’s made with much of the same tech as an otherwise non-VR Wacom stylus. MORE
VRChat is introducing a new way to support the service titled VRChat Plus – a paid subscription option that will give you some extra features as thanks for your ongoing support of the platform. MORE
Think Kratos coming to Fortnite is big? You haven’t seen anything yet. MORE
T he biggest advancement in AR in 2020 was arguably Apple’s iPhone LiDAR camera. Though it’s only available on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, LiDAR will trickle down to the rest of the iPhone lineup in the coming years, which has big implications for AR’s future. MORE
Using brain implants, scientists have triggered the perception of shapes in the visual field of monkeys. Sounds spooky, but the technology could enable artificial eyesight in people with severe visual impairments. Read more. neuroscience blindness brain implants vision artificial vision science MORE
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Wacom , a leader in stylus pens and tablets for creative professionals, unveiled a new device late last month which was built specifically for creators looking to leverage the power of VR. Called Wacom VR Pen, the device is a pressure sensitive stylus controller. MORE
Remember when the idea of a robotic hand was a clunky mitt that could do little more than crush things in its iron grip? No more! News machine learning Robots MORE
Ordered to stay at home during the early part of 2020, I embarked on a creative mission to make YouTube videos, but would the Apple iPad Pro be up to the task? Apple Mobile iPad iPad Pro lumafusion YouTube MORE
After briefly dipping its toes into VR back in 2017 with the release of the sleek futuristic shooter Arkitka.1 , the studio behind the lauded Metro: Exodus and broader Metro franchise, 4A Games, is seeking new hires with VR experience. Some three years after the release of Akrtika.1 —an MORE
Contractors (2018) , the team-based competitive multiplayer shooter, is finally available on the Oculus Store for Quest. MORE
Flash memory prices have been on a downward trajectory for years. A decade ago, this trend was helping SSDs establish a foothold in the consumer market—largely for enthusiasts. MORE
Higher-ups at WarnerMedia are purportedly considering adding two new streaming services: one a free offering for its entertainment cable channel programs and the other a subscription-based CNN spin-off of sorts, the Information reported Friday. Read more. hbo max hbo warner media cnn MORE
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Enemy players are the least of your worries in this one-of-a-kind multiplayer VR shooter. Panicked, I sprint through the doorway of a nearby building in desperate search of shelter. MORE
The Moon taunts us. It is very far away, which has historically protected it from the human species’ innate desire to desecrate it. MORE
111 Modern military-focused VR shooter, Contractors VR from Caveman Studios, is out now on Oculus Quest at a price point of $20. It’s also cross-buy and cross-play with the Rift version. MORE
In case you needed yet another reason to shop anywhere but Amazon this holiday season, here’s a good one: The company dropped a whitepaper earlier this week boasting about the stockpile of personal data it collects from every person browsing through its platform. Read more. MORE
Remote learning, and immersive learning in particular, are now in higher demand than ever. For many would-be implementers, the use cases are obvious but hangups involving hardware requirements, security concerns, and issues with authoring content get in the way. MORE
Not all HDMI cables are created equal, but you don't need to break the bank to get one with the latest specs. Read on to see what HDMI cables we would buy. Buying Guides Home Theater 4K 8K TV Atomos Best of HDMI cables Tier 4 MORE
HBO Max is ending its free trial offer weeks before Wonder Woman 1984 is set to debut on its service. Read more. hbo max streaming streaming wars movie theaters netflix disney MORE
It's not unusual to have unused apps fill up your device. Whether they're games or lifestyle apps, here's a simple guide on how to uninstall apps in Android. Android How-To Mobile Samsung stock android Tier 4 uninstall MORE
Valve’s flagship VR game Half-Life: Alyx has surpassed 2 million owners on Steam, according to SteamSpy. Previously, the game was marked in the 1 million – 2 million owners bracket on the platform, but recently changed over to the 2 million – 5 million bracket. MORE
In what is slated to be a world-first approval, this week Singapore gave the greenlight to Eat Just to begin selling its lab-grown chicken meat in restaurants, with sales to regular consumers slated to follow later. Read more. lab grown meat eat just lab meat food tech consumer tech MORE
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Investing in a reliable radar detector can save you money if you like driving fast. Here are the best ones. Buying Guides Cars Automotive Cobra Escort radar detectors Tier 4 MORE
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AR/VR Will Account for a Boost in GDP of $1.5 Trillion This is a heady claim to make, and before going further it is important to […]. The post AR/VR Will Account for a Boost in GDP of $1.5 Trillion appeared first on Veative Labs. Veative Professional Services MORE
With the idea of going to a good ‘ole movie theater seeming like a bigger and bigger pipe dream every day, I’ve spent a lot of time this year thinking about how to upgrade my TV and movie-watching experience. MORE
Alcohol has many well-known negative effects on our health, but a new paper this week highlights what are likely the most harmful periods during a lifetime to have alcohol in your system, at least when it comes to our brains. Read more. alcohol alcoholism drugs brains science MORE
As we laid out in our review last month , the new HP Reverb G2 is an incredible VR headset. But its controllers? Not so much. MORE
Currently, across the U.S., an estimated 20,000 big cats are privately kept as pets or as roadside zoo attractions, with many living in squalor cages and malnourished misery. They are beaten to succumb to performance. MORE
The HP Reverb G2 is a great VR headset that’s held back by a few issues, the most prominent of which being controller tracking. If you’re really keen to use G2’s incredibly clear display, though, there is one thing you can do; sync them up with the Valve Index Controllers. MORE
Mursion , the industry leader in immersive virtual reality training for emotional intelligence in the workplace, announced it has closed a $20 million Series B financing, led by Leeds Illuminate. MORE
Road to VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Wacom , a leader in stylus pens and tablets for creative professionals, unveiled a new device late last month which was built specifically for creators looking to leverage the power of VR. Called Wacom VR Pen, the device is a pressure sensitive stylus controller.
VRScout
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Enemy players are the least of your worries in this one-of-a-kind multiplayer VR shooter. Panicked, I sprint through the doorway of a nearby building in desperate search of shelter.
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Road to VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
After briefly dipping its toes into VR back in 2017 with the release of the sleek futuristic shooter Arkitka.1 , the studio behind the lauded Metro: Exodus and broader Metro franchise, 4A Games, is seeking new hires with VR experience. Some three years after the release of Akrtika.1 —an
Cats and VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Mursion , the industry leader in immersive virtual reality training for emotional intelligence in the workplace, announced it has closed a $20 million Series B financing, led by Leeds Illuminate.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Contractors (2018) , the team-based competitive multiplayer shooter, is finally available on the Oculus Store for Quest.
ARPost
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Remote learning, and immersive learning in particular, are now in higher demand than ever. For many would-be implementers, the use cases are obvious but hangups involving hardware requirements, security concerns, and issues with authoring content get in the way.
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Anand Tech
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Flash memory prices have been on a downward trajectory for years. A decade ago, this trend was helping SSDs establish a foothold in the consumer market—largely for enthusiasts.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The HP Reverb G2 is a great VR headset that’s held back by a few issues, the most prominent of which being controller tracking. If you’re really keen to use G2’s incredibly clear display, though, there is one thing you can do; sync them up with the Valve Index Controllers.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 4, 2020
T he biggest advancement in AR in 2020 was arguably Apple’s iPhone LiDAR camera. Though it’s only available on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, LiDAR will trickle down to the rest of the iPhone lineup in the coming years, which has big implications for AR’s future.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
As we laid out in our review last month , the new HP Reverb G2 is an incredible VR headset. But its controllers? Not so much.
Slashgear
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The Wacom VR Pen was revealed here at the tail end of 2020 with creative intent. This piece of equipment was created to work in a virtual reality environment, but also works on 2D surfaces, as it’s made with much of the same tech as an otherwise non-VR Wacom stylus.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Modern military-focused VR shooter, Contractors VR from Caveman Studios, is out now on Oculus Quest at a price point of $20. It’s also cross-buy and cross-play with the Rift version.
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
In case you needed yet another reason to shop anywhere but Amazon this holiday season, here’s a good one: The company dropped a whitepaper earlier this week boasting about the stockpile of personal data it collects from every person browsing through its platform. Read more.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
VRChat is introducing a new way to support the service titled VRChat Plus – a paid subscription option that will give you some extra features as thanks for your ongoing support of the platform.
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Using brain implants, scientists have triggered the perception of shapes in the visual field of monkeys. Sounds spooky, but the technology could enable artificial eyesight in people with severe visual impairments. Read more. neuroscience blindness brain implants vision artificial vision science
Upload VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Think Kratos coming to Fortnite is big? You haven’t seen anything yet.
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Higher-ups at WarnerMedia are purportedly considering adding two new streaming services: one a free offering for its entertainment cable channel programs and the other a subscription-based CNN spin-off of sorts, the Information reported Friday. Read more. hbo max hbo warner media cnn
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Remember when the idea of a robotic hand was a clunky mitt that could do little more than crush things in its iron grip? No more! News machine learning Robots
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The Moon taunts us. It is very far away, which has historically protected it from the human species’ innate desire to desecrate it.
Veative
DECEMBER 4, 2020
AR/VR Will Account for a Boost in GDP of $1.5 Trillion This is a heady claim to make, and before going further it is important to […]. The post AR/VR Will Account for a Boost in GDP of $1.5 Trillion appeared first on Veative Labs. Veative Professional Services
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
As if we needed more upsetting right news right now, geologists have reason to suspect that a cluster of Alaskan islands is actually part of an interconnected volcanic system of the same kind seen at Yellowstone National Park. Read more. volcanoes geology alaska calderas science
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Ordered to stay at home during the early part of 2020, I embarked on a creative mission to make YouTube videos, but would the Apple iPad Pro be up to the task? Apple Mobile iPad iPad Pro lumafusion YouTube
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Alcohol has many well-known negative effects on our health, but a new paper this week highlights what are likely the most harmful periods during a lifetime to have alcohol in your system, at least when it comes to our brains. Read more. alcohol alcoholism drugs brains science
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Can't see family and friends in person? You can still connect face-to-face with video chat apps. We've picked some of the best to help you stay in touch. Android Apple Mobile Best of FaceTime Socializing at a distance Tier 4 video chat WFH
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Currently, across the U.S., an estimated 20,000 big cats are privately kept as pets or as roadside zoo attractions, with many living in squalor cages and malnourished misery. They are beaten to succumb to performance.
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Not all HDMI cables are created equal, but you don't need to break the bank to get one with the latest specs. Read on to see what HDMI cables we would buy. Buying Guides Home Theater 4K 8K TV Atomos Best of HDMI cables Tier 4
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
In what is slated to be a world-first approval, this week Singapore gave the greenlight to Eat Just to begin selling its lab-grown chicken meat in restaurants, with sales to regular consumers slated to follow later. Read more. lab grown meat eat just lab meat food tech consumer tech
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
It's not unusual to have unused apps fill up your device. Whether they're games or lifestyle apps, here's a simple guide on how to uninstall apps in Android. Android How-To Mobile Samsung stock android Tier 4 uninstall
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
With the idea of going to a good ‘ole movie theater seeming like a bigger and bigger pipe dream every day, I’ve spent a lot of time this year thinking about how to upgrade my TV and movie-watching experience.
Digital Trends
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Investing in a reliable radar detector can save you money if you like driving fast. Here are the best ones. Buying Guides Cars Automotive Cobra Escort radar detectors Tier 4
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 4, 2020
HBO Max is ending its free trial offer weeks before Wonder Woman 1984 is set to debut on its service. Read more. hbo max streaming streaming wars movie theaters netflix disney
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