Starship Home, a unique mixed-reality game developed for the Meta Quest 3, aims to delve into the idea of creating meaningful experiences in the world of mixed reality. According to Doug North Cook, the developer behind the game, Starship Home represents Creature’s initial attempt at exploring this concept. The game transforms the player’s physical environment
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Recent reports by the Wall Street Journal have revealed that federal prosecutors are looking into whether Meta’s social-media platforms are being used to facilitate and profit from the illegal sale of drugs. This investigation comes amid growing concerns about the role of tech companies in regulating harmful content on their platforms. According to the Wall
SpaceX’s Starshield unit has recently come into the spotlight due to a classified contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of spy satellites. This partnership raises questions about the implications of such a collaboration between a private company and a government agency. Secrecy and Classified Contracts The nature of the
In the modern world, where working remotely is becoming increasingly popular, finding ways to stay focused in noisy environments is essential. One solution to this problem is investing in noise-canceling earbuds, which can help create a peaceful working environment. However, it is important to critically analyze the quality and features of these earbuds before making
Google Meet, one of the leading video conferencing platforms, is now offering users the ability to touch up their appearance before meetings with the introduction of portrait touch-up filters. This feature was initially launched on mobile devices last year and has now been extended to Google Meet’s web app. Users can choose from two different
The Apple Vision Pro has introduced the concept of Personas, which are digital avatars created through image captures and 3D measurements. While they claim to be a “natural representation” of the user, the reality is that these Personas can be quite cursed in appearance. Creating a Persona on the Apple Vision Pro involves following a
Intel has recently unveiled its latest flagship processor, the Core i9-14900KS, boasting impressive clock speeds that reach up to 6.2GHz. This new processor is an upgrade from its predecessor, the Core i9-13900KS, which was the first desktop processor to break the 6GHz barrier at stock speeds. Priced at $699, the Core i9-14900KS promises top-notch performance
Gaming accessory company Turtle Beach has made a significant move in the gaming industry by acquiring PDP for a whopping $118 million. This acquisition marks Turtle Beach’s foray into the world of controller collecting, expanding its already diverse range of gaming accessories. PDP is known for its innovative and fun-colored controllers that cater to a
In a world where information overload is a common phenomenon, the way we search for and consume data is evolving. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas recognizes this shift and aims to offer a more streamlined and intuitive search experience through chatbots. According to Srinivas, many people are increasingly using chatbots as regular search engines, prompting the
Bluesky, a social platform, is revolutionizing content moderation with its open-sourced tool, Ozone. This innovative tool allows users to customize how content is moderated in their feeds. By open-sourcing Ozone, Bluesky is enabling developers to create additional moderation services that users can select and subscribe to. This gives users the power to expand what is