How to connect Meta Quest 3 to PC using Air Link
When you get ready to connect your Meta Quest 3 to your PC using Air Link, we've got you covered with step-by-step instructions for doing exactly that......»»
Research identifies mechanism behind drug resistance in malaria parasite
Collaborating researchers have discovered a link between malaria parasites' ability to develop resistance to antimalarial drugs—specifically artemisinin (ART)—through a cellular process called transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modification. tRNA m.....»»
Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns
EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Brussels has opened an in-depth probe into Meta over concerns it is failing to do enough to protect ch.....»»
Researchers make a surprising discovery: Magnetism in a common material for microelectronics
Nickel monosilicide (NiSi) is widely used to connect transistors in semiconductor circuits. Earlier theoretical calculations had incorrectly predicted that NiSi was not magnetic. As a result, researchers had never fully explored magnetism in NiSi......»»
Meta shuts down Workplace, its Slack rival that never really took off
Meta is sunsetting its online communication app and telling users to move to a Zoom-operated platform by August 2025......»»
Facebook and Instagram were down for some users
Users reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.FacebookMeta services were down with outages centered around New York and California for a few hours Tuesday. Smaller outages around the country i.....»»
Instagram, Threads and other Meta services are down for some users
If you’ve been experiencing issues when trying to access Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or other Meta services, you’re not alone. Some users have been complaining about these services being slow or completely down on Tuesday night. more….....»»
What Meta glasses lack is what most excites me about Apple Glasses
When I tried Ray-Ban Meta glasses last week, I described the AI features as largely a gimmick at this point, but still making me feel excited for a future Apple Glasses product. Several commenters noted that the glasses do somewhat better when giv.....»»
Some clever ways to search for primordial black holes
Primordial black holes (PBHs) have recently received much attention in the physics community. One of the primary reasons is the potential link to dark matter. In effect, if PBHs can be proven to exist, there's a very good chance that they are what da.....»»
Meta unveils travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights like Vision Pro
Update: Three weeks later, Meta has announced the feature alongside a new partnership with an airline. Original coverage from April 18 below… Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess A.....»»
New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet
Researchers at the University of Rochester have used surface acoustic waves to overcome a significant obstacle in the quest to realize a quantum internet......»»
Google has a chance to take on the Quest and Vision Pro in a big way
Google could unveil Android XR as an alternative to Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest operating systems at Google I/O 2024......»»
NASA’s Quest to Touch the Sun
The outer layers of the sun’s atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. NASA sent a probe to find out why—by getting closer to the star than ever before......»»
The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky: How a researcher used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the sun and the moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way?.....»»
Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses
I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet. I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that fut.....»»
Friday’s deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $85 off, M2 Mac mini now $100 off, AirPods Pro 2, and more
Your Friday edition of the best deals in Apple gear has now arrived, and is headlined by one of the best prices yet on the flagship Apple Watch Ultra 2. Now starting from $714, we are also tracking an insanely low price on the official Leather Link W.....»»
Struggling Our Next Energy taps consultant to help battery maker raise funds
Electric vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. hired a Chicago-based financial consultant specializing in distressed businesses in its quest to rebound from a failed Series C fundraising round. The suburban Detroit battery manufacturer rece.....»»
t:connect iOS app for insulin pump could kill users, says FDA
Version 2.7 of the t:connect iOS app – which is used to control delivery of insulin by the t:slim X2 pump – has been urgently recalled by the FDA. The FDA issued a Class I recall, which is reserved for products likely to cause “serious adver.....»»
Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads
It seems that Meta is testing the ability for Instagram users to cross-post onto its Threads platform, which shouldn’t be surprising. The post Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads appeared first on Phandroid. If you make a post.....»»
Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook
Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: themotioncloud/Getty Images) Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears in the.....»»
New study delves into ozone"s influence on exoplanetary climate
In the quest for life beyond our solar system, a new study delves into the atmospheric dynamics of planet Proxima Centauri b, illuminating ozone's pivotal role in shaping planetary climates. This research signifies a significant leap forward in our u.....»»