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Facebook is now called Meta, except not really. Let us explain

Facebook has rebranded itself as Meta, a 'social technology' company. But what does that even mean?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsOct 28th, 2021

Meta Quest 3 Black Friday deals 2024: Best early discounts

Meta Quest Black Friday deals.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News7 hr. 44 min. ago

Capcom is bringing the full Monster Hunter experience to mobile

Capcom has announced a new Monster Hunter game called Monster Hunter Outlanders for mobile, promising a full experience for gamers. The post Capcom is bringing the full Monster Hunter experience to mobile appeared first on Phandroid. Over.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News18 hr. 12 min. ago

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.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain’s Electric Fields

A mysterious electromagnetic mechanism may be more important than the firing of neurons in our brain to explain our awareness.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

How to Overcome Solastalgia, the Feeling of Profound Loss of Your Environment

Damage to your environment can bring a profound sense of loss; that feeling, called solastalgia, can also provide inspiration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Theoretical model explains the anomalous properties of water in extreme conditions

Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties—known as anomalies—that define its behavior. However, there are still many enigmas about the molecular mechanisms that would explain the anomalies that make the water molecule unique. D.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Toronto have developed a new k-mer sketching metagenomic profiler, called sylph, that allows scientists to analyze genomic data more quickly and precisely than other profilers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Secrets of the corpse flower revealed

The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its rare blooms. What also intrigues scientists is the co.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation

Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

iPhone 17 Air: Here’s everything we know so far

According to multiple sources, Apple is planning an all-new iPhone 17 model for 2025 with a dramatic design overhaul. Here’s everything we know so far about the so-called iPhone 17 Air (which could also be called the iPhone 17 Slim or something com.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from Cambrian rocks of Grand Canyon

Since soon after our planet formed, Earth's 4.6 billion-year-long history was dominated by single-celled life. Something dramatic happened about 500 million years ago called the Cambrian "explosion," during which an incredible diversity of life forms.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Meta beats suit over tool that lets Facebook users unfollow everything

The tool will likely be released anyway, testing Meta’s litigiousness. Meta has defeated a lawsuit—for now—that attempted to invoke Section 230 protections for a third-party.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts

Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds

Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024