How Gaslighting Manipulates Reality
Gaslighting isn’t just between people in a relationship—it involves social power, too.....»»
Reddit faces new reality after cashing in on its IPO
Reddit must now answer to its shareholders as well as its vocal users. Enlarge / Steve Huffman, u/spez on Reddit, sold 500,000 of his shares in Reddit’s IPO on Thursday (credit: AFP via Getty Images) In an interview on.....»»
Apple has a wide array of research to command the future AR and VR market
Apple has filed patent applications for many technologies that don't seem that interesting on their face. Together, they paint a picture of a world where Apple Vision Pro and augmented reality experiences could be available anywhere.Will Apple's new.....»»
Young African students in Australia call out racial stereotypes
Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes—no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they're from. But for many Black African students, that's their reality and it's taking a serious toll on their well-being and sense of belonging......»»
Virtual reality better than video for evoking fear, spurring climate action: Study
Depicting worst-case climate scenarios like expanding deserts and dying coral reefs may better motivate people to support environmental policies when delivered via virtual reality, according to a research team led by Penn State that studied how VR an.....»»
Former Oculus head calls Apple Vision Pro an ‘over-engineered devkit’
Vision Pro is Apple’s mixed reality headset. Launched at prices starting at $3,499, Apple Vision Pro has been widely praised for its technologies, but at the same time criticized for its lack of apps and high price. To Hugo Barra, former vice presi.....»»
OmniFocus 4 task app gets native version for Apple Vision Pro
The popular OmniFocus task app is already available for pretty much every Apple platform, from iOS to watchOS and macOS. As of today, Apple Vision Pro owners will also find a new version of OmniFocus ready for Apple’s mixed reality headset. mor.....»»
Alzheimer"s drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to reality
Galantamine is a common medication used by people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world to treat their symptoms. Unfortunately, synthesizing the active compounds in a lab at the scale needed isn't commercially viable......»»
Novel method for controlling light polarization uses liquid crystals to create holograms
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in controlling the polarization of light, a crucial property for various applications such as augmented reality, data storage, and encryption......»»
These two models give a glimpse into the abandoned Apple Car designs
While many concept designers gave us their takes on an Apple Car design before the project was finally abandoned, a new piece suggests that the reality would likely have been less sporty than most of them envisaged. With Apple originally aiming fo.....»»
5 great Netflix shows to watch instead of the 2024 Oscars
Don't want to watch the Oscars? Check out these five Netflix shows instead. Our picks include two TV adaptions of popular movies and one hit reality show......»»
Asimov’s vision of harvesting solar power from space could become a reality
Isaac Asimov's idea of harvesting solar power from space may not be a thing of fiction much longer as space agencies explore the concept......»»
Working from home can make workers healthier and happier, benefits employers
Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality for many during the COVID.....»»
Researchers: Cultural burning is better for Australian soils than prescribed burning, or no burning at all
Imagine a landscape shaped by fire, not as a destructive force but as a life-giving tool. That's the reality in Australia, where Indigenous communities have long understood the intricate relationship between fire, soil and life. Cultural burning has.....»»
Apple Vision Pro one month review: a new reality is setting in
Living with Apple Vision Pro for the past month has changed everything and nothing. It is a new computing paradigm stuck doing the same things the old one did with a new coat of paint.Apple Vision Pro review: one month laterIt's early days for Apple.....»»
Ice-free Arctic summers could happen as soon as this decade, scientists warn
Scientists have issued a chilling warning. According to new research, ice-free Arctic summers could be a reality within the next decade. Scientists say the waters … The post Ice-free Arctic summers could happen as soon as this decade, scientist.....»»
Why consumer distrust of dealerships runs high
There is a gap between perception and reality when it comes to dealership pricing and financing, according to the KPA 2024 Dealership Trust Survey......»»
What dendritic painting has in common with “tears of wine” phenomenon
The expanding ink droplet shears the underlying acrylic paint layer—the Marangoni effect. Enlarge / Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama manipulates alcohol and inks to create tree-like dendritic patterns during a live painting sessi.....»»
In a dangerously warming world, the grim reality of Australia"s bushfire emissions must be confronted
In the four years since the Black Summer bushfires, Australia has become more focused on how best to prepare for, fight and recover from these traumatic events. But one issue has largely flown under the radar: how the emissions produced by bushfires.....»»
You’ve embraced Zero Trust, now let’s make it a reality
You’ve embraced Zero Trust, now let’s make it a reality.....»»
The best sci-fi movies on Netflix to escape reality
A list of the best science fiction movies on Netflix, including "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," "Okja," "Bird Box," and more. The beauty of science fiction is how it can take shape in endless ways on screen. When you look at the types of sci-.....»»