Disruptive tech for vision-impaired: Gregory Ogorek, COO & president of eSight
Vision impairment and blindness caused by diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a concern and potential threat to the economy for Asia, as the population is rapidly aging. eSight, a Canadian startup providing wearabl.....»»
AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing
A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM. Enlarge / Congress provides government support for other industries, so why not AM radio? (credit: Getty Images) A controversial bill that.....»»
Apple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon
A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.Apple Vision Pro might come to Japan soonThe Apple Vision Pro will obviously go on sal.....»»
Possible clues emerge on Amazon"s mystery plan for Zoox robotaxis
Developments in the Amazon empire may hint at tech giant's strategy for its Zoox robotaxi subsidiary that plans to launch service this year......»»
Mercedes-Benz Alabama factory changes CEO weeks before UAW vote
Federico Kochlowski, vice president of operations, will take over as CEO of the Mercedes U.S. assembly plant effective Wednesday......»»
Meta adds a few more Apple Vision Pro features to Quest
Meta continues to pick low hanging fruit features from Apple Vision Pro for its . The company is also expanding support for playing back videos shot on iPhone in Quest OS. more….....»»
Apple distributes fourth visionOS 1.2 developer beta
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro who are also in the developer beta can now download and install the fourth test build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe fourth build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the third, which Apple issued on April 24. The second arrived.....»»
TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US
Hugely popular video app TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US, according to remarks made by the president of the European Commission. TikTok is also under two separate EU investigations, and President Biden last week signed a bill wh.....»»
5 headsets you should buy instead of the Vision Pro
The Vision Pro no longer has the best VR headset available. Check out these challengers that beat Apple's best in display quality, comfort, and price......»»
Apple has poached dozens of Google AI experts for its Zurich lab
Apple's Zurich Vision Lab has moved on from the Apple Car and has been poaching Google staff to work on the future of Apple's AI products.ZurichIn 2017, AppleInsider reported on the existence of what's believed to be called the Zurich Vision Lab, an.....»»
After iOS, the EU now has its Sights set on iPadOS
Apple's under fire once more. The post After iOS, the EU now has its Sights set on iPadOS appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s in hot water (again) – following an investigation by the European Commission into the Cupertino tech.....»»
Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety board
CEO-heavy board to tackle elusive AI safety concept and apply it to US infrastructure. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) On Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced the formation of an Artific.....»»
Study reveals voter moral justifications for politicians" misstatements
In a new study, researchers have used online surveys conducted primarily when Donald Trump was president to show that both Republican and Democratic voters provided explicit moral justification for politicians' statements that were factually inaccura.....»»
No new Vision Pro before late 2026, and declining demand – neither matters
Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter suggests that Apple isn’t expected to launch a new Vision Pro (or Vision something) model until the end of 2026. That follows another report last week, suggesting that demand for the spatial computer is.....»»
Report suggests Switch 2 can play all original Switch games
New Joy-con buttons, 1080p screen also feature in MobaPad's "first-hand information." A mock-up posted by MobaPad provides one vision of how magnetically attached Switch 2 Joy-Cons might look (credit: MobaPad) Thus far,.....»»
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Ford"s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise after 2 crashes
NHTSA said it confirmed BlueCruise was engaged in both vehicles immediately prior to the collisions......»»
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs
The list of skills technologists and organizations need to succeed grows with each new tech advancement, according to Pluralsight. But for many organizations, budgets and staff continue to shrink. This survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professiona.....»»
Elon Musk lands in China as Tesla seeks self-driving tech rollout; GM"s Mary Barra visited Beijing Friday
Tesla's CEO has said Tesla may make Full Self-Driving technology available to customers in China "very soon." GM CEO Mary Barra was seen at the Beijing auto show on Friday, reports say......»»
Huawei"s smart car tech offers Audi, other automakers route to China sales
Huawei's rapid emergence as a key auto supplier highlights the telecommunications equipment maker's drive for sources of growth after U.S. export controls pursued on national security grounds since 2019 hammered its businesses, especially smartphones.....»»
TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say
Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment suit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) TikTok owner ByteDance is preparing to sue the US government now that President Biden has signed.....»»
Lost opportunity: We could’ve started fighting climate change in 1971
President Nixon's science advisors recommended building global CO2 monitoring network. Enlarge / A newly revealed research proposal from 1971 shows that Richard Nixon’s science advisors embarked on an extensive analysis of the.....»»