How to fight information overload, but still stay informed
Digital Trends
AUGUST 9, 2020
Features Web information Social Media tipsDon't worry, we won't ask you to delete your favorite apps.
Digital Trends
AUGUST 9, 2020
Features Web information Social Media tipsDon't worry, we won't ask you to delete your favorite apps.
ARPost
OCTOBER 23, 2020
VRDays Europe is coming live to (and from) Amsterdam from November 4-6. The event will still feature a live component with limited seating in Amsterdam, as well as smaller “Satellite Events” around the world as much of the offerings also take place virtually.
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Upload VR
OCTOBER 23, 2020
When you delete your Facebook account, you won’t be able to retrieve the content or information you’ve shared on Facebook. Deleting your Facebook account will also delete your Oculus information. .
AR Insider
MARCH 9, 2020
The post 85% of Shoppers Prefer Visual Information appeared first on AR Insider. Data Point of the Week is AR Insider’s dive into the latest spatial computing figures. It includes data points, along with narrative insights and takeaways. For an indexed collection of data and reports, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. Visual search is our top pick for AR flavor that could birth killer apps.
VRScout
MARCH 26, 2020
Now it appears as though Macrumors has uncovered additional information in a leaked build of iOS 14 that’s been making the rounds online. The post A New Leak May Reveal Information About The First Game For Apple’s Rumored VR/AR Device appeared first on VRScout. A new report shows a customized HTC Vive Focus controller and “crosswalk bowling game” Back in 2018, rumors began circulating that Apple was in development of a hybrid VR/AR headset.
Mashable VR
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
On Tuesday, ahead of the annual Climate Week summit in New York City, the company announced the launch of its Climate Science Information Center, a special Facebook Page that offers information and resources on climate change.
Charlie Fink
MAY 1, 2019
Flow makes text and data dimensional, and that makes a huge difference
UploadVR
JANUARY 27, 2020
Pimax’s founder now tells us that its COO “has limited information towards other regions”, and that “as a global company group, it usually takes 2-3 weeks to synchronize all the information” Pimax is a company which sells wide field of view PC VR headsets to enthusiasts. We are interested in helping VR consumers be as informed as possible when making purchasing decisions and this report is in line with that aim.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
A faulty Elasticsearch database exposed addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Computing News Data leak Razer
UploadVR
APRIL 12, 2019
If you have any questions or additional information — please share in the comments or email tips@uploadvr.com. The Oculus Browser does not share information with the Facebook family of apps unless you choose to log into Facebook via FB login (this would be the same information that Facebook would receive if you logged in to Facebook while using another browser). That said, as with using any browser, web sites themselves may collect information about you.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
The patent is for a “wearable information system having at least one camera.” ” According to the abstract: “The invention is related to a wearable information system having at least one camera, the information system operable to have a low-power mode and a high power mode. The information system is configured such that the high-power mode is activated by a detection of at least one object in at least one field of view of the at least one camera.”
UploadVR
MARCH 15, 2018
Datavized is a VR startup with a data visualization platform designed to display across all devices using WebVR. Right now Datavized needs geographically-coded data to represent on a globe that it displays across all devices, with a drag and drop tool to turn spreadsheets into interactive 3D maps. The software can still accept spreadsheets without geo data but it isn’t shown the same way across all devices right now.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 19, 2017
In an interview with Gamespot , Rubin, who serves of VP of Content at the company, said that Oculus wasn’t building Dash to collect people’s private information. “The answer is, we’re all doing what we’re doing because it works,” Rubin stated, pointing out that all other VR companies use camera-based systems similar to Oculus, which could, in theory, be used to gather information on users. “Nobody wants user camera information for anything.”
Mashable VR
AUGUST 20, 2020
Once verified, the information is posted to Google Maps and will show up for any searches for "fire near me" or similar queries. Raging blazes in both California and Colorado make Google's new wildfire warning features all the more relevant.
Mashable VR
OCTOBER 20, 2020
SAVE 58%: A two-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for $4.17 per month as of Oct. 20, saving you 58% on list price. There are quite a few leading VPN providers that offer free versions of their services, including TunnelBear.
Charlie Fink
MAY 7, 2019
As valuable as these simulations are, the industry still leaves out a majority of Information Workers. Spatial text and information will change that, according to Jason Marsh, founder and CEO of Flow Immersive. He envisioned the world’s information flows,” Marsh told me. “He This idea let Marsh to explore putting symbolic information into VR. Was there a way to intuitively feel the relationships of information in VR?
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
I am going to answer this one right here in the intro: no, you can’t. In 2020, it is hard to just to go to the grocery store without inadvertently surrendering 40 or 50 highly personal data-points on the walk over. Go ahead, delete your Facebook—it makes no difference.
Mashable VR
JANUARY 11, 2021
Scientists analyzed the bone measurements of two giraffes in Uganda and Namibia, respectively, to identify the first known instance of dwarfism in giraffes. Read more. More about Mashable Video , Namibia , Uganda , Giraffes , and Dwarfism. Mashable Video Namibia Uganda Giraffes Dwarfism
Mashable VR
OCTOBER 3, 2020
If you want to stay informed on current affairs, you could download every single news outlet's app. But that would be overwhelming. Instead, make it easier on yourself and find a great news aggregator.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 19, 2020
We remember the original Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Lower Decks” for the unique novelty of its unlikely ensign stars.
GizModo VR
JULY 18, 2020
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Mashable VR
OCTOBER 3, 2020
There’s an election coming up, did you hear? Just kidding. OF COURSE you heard, it’s everywhere.
GizModo VR
AUGUST 20, 2020
This article was originally published on The Markup and was republished under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Read more. predictive policing predpol
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Expanding upon an existing feature that warns users who attempt to retweet content that has already been flagged as “misleading information,” Twitter will now issue the same warning when users attempt to like content that has been similarly designated.
Mashable VR
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The stuffing brand Stove Top launched a stuffing-inspired clothing line for Thanksgiving that genuinely NO ONE asked for. Read more. More about Mashable Video , Thanksgiving , Stuffing , Stove Top , and Thanksgiving Dinner. Mashable Video Thanksgiving Stuffing Stove Top Thanksgiving Dinner
XR for Business Podcast
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Well, according to Mike Pell -- author of THE AGE OF SMART INFORMATION -- that time is now. Well, according to Mike Pell -- author of THE AGE OF SMART INFORMATION -- that time is now. It wasn't long ago that the concept of having a personal relationship with computers was the stuff of science fiction -- everything from HAL 9000 to V'Ger posited a far-out future when that would start to happen.
VRScout
AUGUST 26, 2019
According to Jessica Sinclair, NIWC Atlantic information technology specialist, there’s a saying used within the military that always rings true no matter what: “If you’re transmitting, you can be found.”. Operators can navigate through various information regarding the detected RF waves using a combination of voice recognition technology and physical hand gestures, allowing them to locate and deactivate any transmissions while at the same time keeping a look-out for danger. .
GizModo VR
JANUARY 15, 2021
social information processing instagram facebookTo head off a potential encore of last week’s violent insurrection, Facebook is blocking users from creating new Facebook events in the vicinity of the White House, the U.S.
GizModo VR
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
After rolling out several new features ahead of the 2020 presidential election designed to make it harder for users to retweet and quote tweets containing “misleading information,” Twitter may now be gearing up to similarly hinder users’ attempts to ‘like’ content with the same designation.
Digital Trends
JUNE 16, 2020
It will now also let users turn off political ads. News Social Media Facebook Instagram
VRScout
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
However, according to insider-knowledge obtained by The Information , a discussion lead by Apple VP Mike Rockwell during an internal group presentation conducted last month at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA suggests that the mysterious device in question will launch closer to 2022. As reported by The Information, the AR headset — supposedly codenamed “N301” — will feature a design similar to that of the Oculus Quest standalone VR headset, albeit slightly smaller and lighter.
Peter Graham
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
VR Education, the British developer focused on virtual reality (VR) experiences that not only entertain but also help teach players is well known for projects like Apollo 11 VR , Titanic VR and 1943: Berlin Blitz. The company revealed its latest project Shuttle Commander: Hubble Space Telescope Missions back in October, today confirming that the PlayStation VR version will be arriving next week.
Doc-Ok
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
So, apparently this is a business model: you trawl YouTube for videos with a decent number of views (not too many, mind you), uploaded by someone that is not a bona fide YouTube star or well-known personality, or part of some content or ad exchange network, and file copyright claims on those videos. But you’re nice about it.
VRScout
JULY 10, 2019
According to reports by The Information , “two people familiar with the matter” claim that Facebook has already signed a deal with game publisher Ubisoft to bring VR versions of Assassins Creed and T om Clancy’s Splinter Cell , arguably two of the companies most recognizable franchises, exclusively to Oculus headsets. The response to Oculus Quest and Rift S gaming has been incredible,” an Oculus spokesperson told The Information. “We
GizModo VR
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union announced on Tuesday that it plans to sue for information related to the FBI’s shadowy and relatively new ability to break into encrypted devices at will.
UploadVR
JANUARY 2, 2020
In an interview with The Information he also warned that AR glasses could be as much as 10 years away from wide appeal. From The Information article: “ In the long run, what you really want is your interface to work the way that your brain works with your perceptions now. Last month, The Information reported Apple is working on a VR-AR hybrid headset which could serve as competition to Facebook’s Oculus Quest.
Cats and VR
JUNE 8, 2016
InFormation is a two part (25 min) immersive documentary investigating the medium of Virtual Reality and creative use of the technology to build empathy and new forms of storytelling. Directed by Debra Anderson and produced by Hugh McGrory, InFormation is a Datavized production. The experience is available for Cardboard as well as available for download and streaming via the InFormation App on Google Play for Android, distributed by EEVO, and Datavized's YouTube360 Channel.
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