Meta continues to shovel money into the growing VR gaming segment
Revenues are increasing, but maybe not fast enough to justify massive costs. Enlarge / Previously a PlayStation VR exclusive, Iron Man VR will be coming to Quest 2 after Meta's purchase of developer Camouflaj. (credit: Sony) M.....»»
This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4090 is over $1,000 off right now
The Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell at $1,100 off, but not for long......»»
Americans leave large sums at airport security checkpoints—what it means for the debate over getting rid of pennies
Should the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years. Many people argue for keeping coins on economic-fairness grounds. Others call for eliminating them because the government loses money minting low-value coins......»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone continues rollout, reaching Japan
Apple is continuing the rollout of Tap to Pay on iPhone, with Japan the latest country to allow small businesses to accept contactless payment without the need for a card terminal. In addition to expanding into more countries, we’ve also seen in.....»»
TikTok buyout could cost $100B – and won’t include the algorithm
A TikTok buyout by an American company appears to be the only way for the app to survive in the US, and potentially in Europe too. But potential buyers could find themselves paying a lot of money and not getting the one thing they really want: the al.....»»
Gaming emulator apps are best played with one of these iOS-supported game controllers
Game emulator apps are having a moment on the iPhone and iPad. Thanks to a recent App Store rule change, Apple is now permitting retro gaming emulators on its devices, and developers have wasted no time meeting the pent-up market demand. Retro gam.....»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC makes contingency plans against Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2027
The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is a nightmare scenario that keeps western intelligence agencies awake at night, and there are growing concerns that this could happen in 2027. With the US legally obliged to defend Taiwan, the potentia.....»»
This CRAZY DEAL knocks 38% off the Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor!
If you want a gaming display on the cheap, you don’t want to miss this crazy deal for the Samsung Odyssey G8! The post This CRAZY DEAL knocks 38% off the Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor! appeared first on Phandroid. Gaming monitors usu.....»»
Municipal broadband advocates fight off attacks from “dark money” groups
"Social welfare" groups spread industry talking points against public broadband. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Cities and towns that build their own broadband networks often say they only considered the.....»»
An endemic island falcon that plays
An unusual falcon species has been added to the growing list of animals that play. A study published in the Journal of Raptor Research explains that Striated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus australis) in the Falkland Islands like to interact with various obj.....»»
Does anyone really need a 1,000 Hz gaming display?
TCL's ultra-fast 4K LCD prototype has us musing about diminishing smoothness returns. Enlarge / A better monitor refresh rate might help with all that motion blurring... (credit: Getty Images) Just a couple of years ago,.....»»
This modified stainless steel could kill bacteria without antibiotics or chemicals
An electrochemical process developed at Georgia Tech could offer new protection against bacterial infections without contributing to growing antibiotic resistance......»»
NASA study provides new look at orbital debris, potential solutions
New data analysis indicates that NASA and its partners could have more cost-effective methods for dealing with the growing issue of orbital debris than previously thought......»»
Is gig work compatible with employment status? Study finds reclassification benefits both workers and platforms
As California legal challenges to the treatment and classification of so-called gig work continues apace, a Massachusetts trial over the same issues touched off this week......»»
Best Memorial Day gaming PC deals: gaming PC for just $880
If you're looking to grab yourself a new gaming PC, these early Memorial Day deals will be perfect for you......»»
Best Memorial Day gaming laptop deals: gaming laptop for $800
There are a ton of excellent gaming laptop options out there, but these early Memorial Day deals will let you snag one for an excellent price......»»
Core design: Why the iPad Pro can be faster than your Mac
Apple's fastest computers are the new iPad Pro, and M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Here's how, where, and when the iPad Pro can best Apple's speed-demon desktop.Apple's chips are becoming more proficient for gaming. Whenever Apple or any other tech company rol.....»»
New method may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics
An international collaborative study that features researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU), presented a new method for growing ultra-long and ultra-narrow strips of graphene (a derivative of graphite), which exhibit semiconducting properties that.....»»
The Sandman season 2 unveils more of The Endless (and confirms Death’s return)
Dream's family is growing as Netflix announced three new additions to the The Sandman season 2 cast......»»
Gaming monitors just smashed through an important milestone
TCL just showed off the first gaming monitor capable of a 1,000Hz refresh rate, and the screen manages that insane refresh rate at a 4K resolution......»»
Five years on, Carlos Ghosn saga brings Nissan profit boost, new hearing for Greg Kelly
The Carlos Ghosn scandal continues to reverberate, as this month Nissan booked an unexpected profit windfall thanks to a favorable court ruling that followed the stunning corporate saga......»»