Facebook Is Backing Away From Facial Recognition. Meta Isn"t.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Vox: Facebook says it will stop using facial recognition for photo-tagging. In a Monday blog post, Meta, the social network's new parent company, announced that the platform will delete the facial templates of.....»»
What Bird Flu in Wastewater Means for California and Beyond
Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward.....»»
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive
The world of VR headsets is in a bit of a weird spot. Meta has been plugging along nicely, but with the Quest 3 and … The post HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive appeared first on BGR. HTC Vive Focus Vision R.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro use quantum dot film for more vibrant color & motion performance
A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn't new, in fact, Apple has been investiga.....»»
Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader
A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»
EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»
Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050
A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, November 14
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat
A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»
The best VR headsets for 2024
Check out our list of the best VR headsets from Meta, Apple, Sony, HTC, and Pimax to help you find the perfect system for VR and mixed reality gaming......»»
Best subwoofer deals: Up the bass for as low as $54
A home audio setup isn't complete without some bass, and you can save big on a new subwoofer with these subwoofer deals we've rounded up......»»
Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game ‘Little Cities: Diorama’
More mixed reality games that became popular on Meta Quest headsets are coming to Apple Vision Pro. Little Cities: Diorama offers an all-new version for Apple Vision Pro. Notably, it blends your real-world environment with a virtual city you create......»»
Threads is bringing ads to your feeds very soon
Ever since Twitter became X, many users have been looking for a good alternative. Meta’s Threads has become that for a lot of people. But a very big, yet inevitable change is happening to the social media network soon: ads are coming to your feeds......»»
iOS 18.2 Music Recognition will tell you where you heard a song
Shazam was once so ubiquitous that it was a verb, but since Apple’s acquisition and rebranding of the feature as Music Recognition, you don’t even need to have the Shazam app installed any more. Apple has continued to improve the feature, and.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, November 13
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
I have Meta Quest 3S and this is the best VR accessory yet — it’s on sale
I recently grabbed the Kiwi Design head strap for my Meta Quest 3S and its the best VR accessory I've bought so far. It's also on sale right now. Consider it......»»
Grabbing pizza with coworkers isn"t just fun—it could boost teamwork skills
In an office full of new coworkers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person is extra hungry and gobbles up a slice too fast, burning the roof of his mouth in the process......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, November 12
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Hands-on: iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes and features [Video]
iOS 18.2 beta 3 isn’t inundated with tons of user-facing changes like the previous two iOS 18.2 betas, but there are a few interesting changes included. Alongside a new Camera Control setting for iPhone 16 users, the third 18.2 developer beta featu.....»»
Could microbes help create sustainable electronics?
Imagine a world where electronic devices are powered by living organisms and biodegrade after use, eliminating the problem of electronic waste. This isn't the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie—it's a real, growing area of research known as bioelect.....»»
Overwatch Classic is bringing 6v6 back — and that’s not all
Overwatch Classic isn't just about bringing 6v6 back. It's all about Overwatch nostalgia......»»