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Oculus Will Sell You a Quest 2 Headset That Doesn"t Need Facebook For An Extra $500

An anonymous reader quotes a report from PC Gamer: The Oculus Quest 2 is a hell of a lot of hardware for $299. In fact, we're convinced that Facebook is making a loss on each unit sold. Even so, that pricing is one of the main reasons it's the most p.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagApr 30th, 2021

Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

Insufficient moderation of political ads risk undermining electoral process. Enlarge (credit: FT) Brussels is set to open a probe into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram as soon as Monday over concerns the social media gian.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Apple"s iPad doesn"t yet meet the DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway

The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

New Leak Shows Off Pixel 8a Promo Video

The video is authentic enough as it seems. The post New Leak Shows Off Pixel 8a Promo Video appeared first on Phandroid. Like a bad plumbing job, countless leaks surrounding the upcoming Pixel 8a are all over the place, and it doesn’.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Fitbit’s Charge 6 is Going for Less than $150!

Grab the Fitbit Charge 6 for a lower price than usual! The post Fitbit’s Charge 6 is Going for Less than $150! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a reasonably-priced fitness tracker that doesn’t compromise on sp.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

NASA still doesn’t understand root cause of Orion heat shield issue

“When we stitch it all together, we’ll either have flight rationale or we won’t." Enlarge / NASA's Orion spacecraft descends toward the Pacific Ocean on December 11, 2021, at the end of the Artemis I mission. (credit: NASA).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Large Hadron Collider experiment zeroes in on magnetic monopoles

The late physicist Joseph Polchinski once said the existence of magnetic monopoles is "one of the safest bets that one can make about physics not yet seen." In its quest for these particles, which have a magnetic charge and are predicted by several t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

ByteDance would rather shut down US TikTok than sell it

TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly will not sell to a US firm if it is unable to convince a court to overturn President Biden's day-old law forcing a sale or ban.TikTok may be cease to be available in the USAccording to the bill signed into law by Pre.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Get this Asus laptop with a year of Microsoft Office for $199

The Asus Vivobook Go L510MA, which comes with one year of Microsoft 365, is an excellent productivity tool that doesn't break the bank at $199 from Walmart......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Quality woes hurt Ford earnings as GM outlook improves

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company avoided about 12 recalls on its flagship F-150 by performing extra quality checks, but one Wall Street firm estimates the delay cost $3 billion in revenue......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Arizona TSMC facility continues to fight cultural battles, rising costs & logistical hurdles

Apple chip partner TSMC faces significant barriers that impede the Arizona chip fabrication facility's progress, and the culture clash between American and Taiwanese employees doesn't seem to be getting batter.TSMC's Arizona facility grapples with ri.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

The best Power Armor in Fallout 4 and where to find each set

Power Armor will turn you into a walking tank in Fallout 4. That kind of power doesn't come easy -- or equally. Here are the best sets and where to find them......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

NASA"s Deep Space Optical Communications demonstration transmits data over 140 million miles

Riding aboard NASA's Psyche spacecraft, the agency's Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration continues to break records. While the asteroid-bound spacecraft doesn't rely on optical communications to send data, the new technology ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Did climate chaos cultivate or constrain 2023"s greenery?

In the ongoing quest to track the progression of climate change, scientists frequently examine the state of our planet's vegetation—forests, grasslands, agricultural lands, and beyond......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

How to hack in Fallout 4

Hacking is just as hard to do in Fallout 4 as it is in real life, but it doesn't have to be. If you have no idea what you're looking at when hacking, read on......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

VR headset deals: Meta Quest 2 and VIVE XR

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 NewsApr 25th, 2024

Spotify is still complaining about Apple"s EU App Store rules

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules.Spotify logoOn Wednesday, Apple told Spotify that its app update for users.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Mercedes warms to ICE vehicles as EV growth cools in the U.S.

Mercedes expects to sell about 50,000 more coupes, sedans, crossovers and SUVs in the U.S. in 2024 compared with last year......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Congo demands that Apple prove iPhone doesn"t use conflict materials

The Democratic Republic of Congo has told Apple it believes the iPhone maker's supply chain is using materials linked to militia groups.Apple has been asked to verify that it doesn't use "conflict minerals" in the iPhoneApple and at least most Big Te.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Meta is opening up its Horizon OS to third-party mixed reality headsets

Meta this week announced some big news when it comes to its mixed reality ecosystem. The company confirmed that it is opening up the operating system for Meta Quest devices, known as Horizon OS, to third-party hardware manufacturers. This will allow.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect

The new law gives ByteDance an initial nine months to sort out a deal that would require to sell TikTok to a different entity. The post The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect appeared first on Phandroid. Followin.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024