Oculus Quest Becomes a Paperweight When Facebook Goes Down
When Facebook went down yesterday for nearly six hours, so did Oculus' services. Since Facebook owns VR headset maker Oculus, and controversially requires Oculus Quest users to log in with a Facebook account, many Quest owners reported not being able.....»»
Don’t miss these deals on the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro
Go virtual and save a few bucks with the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets, each of which are currently seeing discounts at Best Buy......»»
Can the Quest 3 replace my laptop for work? I found out the hard way
Meta's Quest 3 is faster, has sharper displays, and runs the latest software, so it should do more than just gaming. But is it usable for work?.....»»
Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids’ Facebook data
Accused of violating kids' privacy, Facebook owner challenges FTC authority. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot) Meta sued the Federal Trade Commission yesterday in a lawsuit that challenges the FTC's authority to i.....»»
New chip-packaging facility could save TSMC’s Arizona fab from “paperweight” status
Apple will be "first and largest customer" at new $2 billion packaging facility. Enlarge / Apple wants to build more of its A- and M-series chips in the United States. (credit: Apple) Late last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook a.....»»
Apple plans to package US-fabbed Apple silicon in US, TSMC plant not a ‘paperweight’
In 2021, Apple committed to investing $430 billion in the US economy over a five year period. Now the company has detailed plans to bring Apple silicon packaging to Arizona as part of that investment. The announcement seems to refute an earlier repor.....»»
My long quest to revive a ’90s Windows gaming cult classic
Pendulumania is a testament to addictive game design and Windows app portability. The elusive, addictive gameplay that has been haunting my dreams for years. As 2023 draws to a close—and as we start to finalize our Game of the Yea.....»»
The best games on Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is the most powerful VR headset on the market, but what are the best games to test it out? These are the games you should dive into first......»»
Meta routinely ignored reports of kids under 13 on Instagram, states allege
Newly unredacted suit cites internal documents, including report to Zuckerberg. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) It has never been a big secret that underage kids use social networks like Instagram and Facebook.....»»
VR headset Cyber Monday deals: Save on Meta Quest 2 and more
Virtual reality is here and so are some savings with these early Cyber Monday VR headset deals......»»
My favorite Meta Quest 2 Black Friday deal is still available today
The Meta Quest 2, an all-in-one VR headset that doesn't need a PC or video game console, is still available for just $250 from Best Buy after Black Friday......»»
These are the apps that made me fall in love with my Quest 3
I tried the latest Quest 3 games and apps and here are updates best titles to show off how amazing Meta's new mixed reality headset really is......»»
Join the hunt for the ancient capital of Kush on Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin
Ars chats with the NatGeo explorer about how technology can help strip back layers of time. Enlarge / NatGeo Explorer Albert Lin sits on the edge of a cliff during his quest to find the lost city of the Cloud Warriors in Peru. (c.....»»
DEAL: Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2 with this Black Friday Offer!
The Meta Quest 2 includes access to hundreds of different software titles including gaming apps, fitness services, as well as exclusive entertainment releases. The post DEAL: Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2 with this Black Friday Offer! appeared first o.....»»
Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2 with this Black Friday Deal!
The Meta Quest 2 includes access to hundreds of different software titles including gaming apps, fitness services, as well as exclusive entertainment releases. The post Save $50 on the Meta Quest 2 with this Black Friday Deal! appeared first on Phand.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of chimerism: Plastid genes and the quest for variegation in the ornamental plant market
The global indoor plant market is burgeoning, with projections of reaching $7.27 billion by 2025. Chimeric plants, first noted in the 17th century, have become popular for their distinctive variegated patterns. These patterns are a product of the str.....»»
New method combines synthetic biology with AI in the cell-free quest for new antibiotics
The rising resistance of bacteria to antibiotics presents an escalating global health risk. Now, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany, have combined synthetic biology and artificial intelligence (AI.....»»
How to delete or deactivate your Facebook account
Whether you want to be free of Facebook forever or just need a break from it, we've got you covered. Here's how to delete or deactivate your Facebook account......»»
Don’t miss this Meta Quest 2 Black Friday deal — Save 17%
The Meta Quest 2 is the perfect entry point (and "staying point") into VR. Now, its super affordable......»»
Meta Quest 3 review: The best VR headset… for now
Apple’s Vision Pro headset may be on the way, but at this point, there’s still no real challenger to Meta’s supremacy in the world of … The post Meta Quest 3 review: The best VR headset… for now appeared first on BGR......»»
Spoilers can"t ruin true enjoyment of your favorite book series, TV show or sports team—here"s why
As I write this, my wife is desperately trying to avoid spoilers for the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Having missed the original broadcast, she has been frantically logging out of all forms of social media, lest a stray Facebook status or.....»»