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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotOct 6th, 2021

Cat Quest 3 review: furry pirate adventure will make you feel like a kid again

Cat Quest 3 delivers more swashbuckling fun with a playful energy that'll make you feel like a kid again......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

How to set up your Meta Quest 3

This tutorial explains how to set up your Meta Quest 3. The post How to set up your Meta Quest 3 appeared first on Phandroid. The Meta Quest 3 is an affordable way of getting into the modern virtual reality (VR) space. It is a standalone v.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible

In the quest to develop life-like materials to replace and repair human body parts, scientists face a formidable challenge: Real tissues are often both strong and stretchable and vary in shape and size......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Anthropologists" quest to save an Alamo cannon

The Alamo, a symbol of Texas' rich history, is home to many artifacts from its storied past. Among these is a unique battle cannon that recently became the focus of an intense preservation effort led by experts from the Department of Anthropology at.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Meta to pay $1.4 billion settlement after Texas facial recognition complaint

Facebook’s parent accused of gathering data from photos and videos without "informed consent." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images/Getty) Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle clai.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like a psychedelic Fruit Ninja

Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like psychedelic Fruit Ninja

Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers

In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Is your child"s photo on their school Facebook page? What does this mean for their privacy?

If you search most primary or high school websites, you will likely find images of happy, smiling children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

The Quest 3 is getting a personal assistant courtesy of Meta AI

The experimental Meta AI on Quest can answer questions, translate text, and offer fashion advice on the fly......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

AI just came to VR in a big way

Meta just announced a huge AI update for the Meta Quest 3, Quest Pro, and Quest 2......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Effects of stellar magnetism could expand criteria for exoplanet habitability

Interest in Earth-like planets orbiting within the habitable zone of their host stars has surged, driven by the quest to discover life beyond our solar system. But the habitability of such planets, known as exoplanets, is influenced by more than just.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Nano-scale materials that mimic enzymes could convert CO₂ into chemical building blocks

Montana State University researcher James Crawford recently published a collaborative paper with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that marks a step forward in their quest for what he calls a "holy grail" of chemistry: converting the greenhous.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

The future of the Meta Quest headsets just leaked out

New reports suggest Meta is working on three mixed reality headsets and considering a multi-billion-dollar investment for smart glasses......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Netflix Pulls VR App from Quest Store

You can still watch via the Quest web browser, fortunately. The post Netflix Pulls VR App from Quest Store appeared first on Phandroid. While some folks would prefer to use their VR headsets (regardless of brand) to stream content from the.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Meta tells court it won’t sue over Facebook feed-killing tool—yet

Researcher wants legal assurances before releasing his Unfollow Everything tool. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) This week, Meta asked a US district court in California to toss a lawsuit filed b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is on sale in Prime Day deals

The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone VR headset that will give you access to hundreds of apps. Amazon is selling it for only $430 for Prime Day, for savings of $70......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Q&A: How can different types of brains bolster startup success?

Associate Professor Carina Lomberg is on a quest to understand the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurs and what shapes their journey. She has found that including neurodiverse individuals in teams that start a company enhanc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

SYS01 info-stealer pushed via Facebook ads, LinkedIn and YouTube posts

Malicious Google ads are a well known threat, but malvertising can also be found on other popular online destinations such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Case in point: an enduring campaign that aims to infect Facebook users with the SYS01 infor.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

How AI helps decode cybercriminal strategies

With terms like “AI washing” making their way into mainstream business consciousness, the hype surrounding AI is making it harder to differentiate between the true applications and empty promises of the technology. The quest for tangible business.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024