Report: Meta pulls the plug on its AR/VR operating system [Updated]
Update: Meta says it hasn't given up on a custom OS just yet. Enlarge / The Oculus Quest 2, Meta's most popular VR headset today. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Update: Meta sent a statement to The Verge clarifying that it is "not h.....»»
Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for US childcare, study finds
A new report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at UC Berkeley finds that child care workers in every state struggle with poverty-level wages, even as they nurture and educate our children in the most important years of de.....»»
"Overwhelmed, hopeless, crushed": Australian report reveals how housing crisis is reshaping young people"s lives
Australia's housing crisis is severely impacting young people's safety, relationships, health and well-being, education, employment, and ability to plan for the future, according to new report launched in Canberra as part of World Homeless Day......»»
ESET updates Vulnerability and Patch Management module
ESET released its updated ESET Vulnerability and Patch Management module. With the new update, ESET V&PM has expanded to support Linux1 (desktops and servers), as well as macOS2 devices, covering broader parts of a business’ ecosystem. The V&PM.....»»
GM’s sales slide 21% in Q3; electrified vehicles top gasoline models for first time
In the third quarter, GM’s two joint ventures delivered more than 224,000 full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, an increase of 61 percent and 53 percent of the company's overall China sales. .....»»
Next-gen Chevrolet Bolt EV to be part of vehicle ‘family," GM says
GM President Mark Reuss said the Bolt will return for the 2026 model year with updated technology and faster charging than the original......»»
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»
Meta announces expansion of its AI features to 21 additional countries
Meta on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its AI features to 21 additional countries. Meta AI includes a chatbot that can be used for conversations or searches, as well a Studio to generate images based on text inputs. more….....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 9: Yes, really, Gen Z and millennials are collecting cars
Automotive News report dispels the myth that younger generations aren't partaking in the joy of collecting cars......»»
Microplastic-free carrier system for pesticides shows potential for sustainable agriculture
Researchers from the University of Twente (Netherlands) and Bayreuth (Germany) have developed microplastic-free encapsulation for crop protection agents. They recently published their findings in Advanced Materials.....»»
Astronomers race to capture image of exoplanet near star
Planet AF Lep b is a world of firsts. In 2023, it was the lowest-mass planet outside our solar system to be directly observed and have its mass measured using astrometry. This is a technique that charts the subtle movements of a host star over many y.....»»
NASA announces a new class of space missions: Probe explorers
NASA has sent a whole host of spacecraft across the solar system and even beyond. They range from crewed ships to orbit and to the moon to robotic explorers. Among them are a range of mission classes from Flagships to Discovery Class programs. Now a.....»»
Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month
Dan Riccio, Apple’s long-time hardware engineering executive, is retiring. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Riccio is leaving Apple this month after 26 years at the company. Most recently, Riccio led development of Apple Vision Pro. mo.....»»
Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries
AI everywhere. The post Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook parent company Meta recently announced that Meta AI will arrive for more countries starting today – users in Brazil, Bolivia, G.....»»
Octopus suckers inspire new tech for gripping objects underwater
New adhesive system could be powerful tool for underwater salvage, rescue operations. Over the last few years, Virginia Tech scientists have been looking to the octopus for inspir.....»»
Get up to $800 off this Speediance smart home gym system
The Speediance smart home gym system comes in a variety of packages but all of them are on sale today for Prime Big Deal Days......»»
Get 50% off the BRUVI bundle single-serve coffee system today — $174
For Prime Big Deal Days, the BRUVI Bundle is available at a discount which gets you an amazing single-serve coffee brewer that can make 7 different drinks......»»
Global Mac shipments fell 17.5% ahead of M4 updates
A new market intelligence report indicates that global Mac shipments fell by 17.5% year-on-year in the previous quarter. That’s against a backdrop of roughly flat sales across all laptops and desktops. Technically Q3 saw the global PC market ach.....»»
Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said.....»»
Report: M4 iPad Pro demand drops significantly, price might be to blame
The M4 iPad Pro debuted earlier this year with impressive feature upgrades—and higher prices than ever before. According to a new report, demand for the Pro models has dropped significantly, and those premium prices may be to blame. more….....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 sales matching expectations so far, no cutbacks anticipated
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup launched just a few weeks ago. Now is about the time we typically hear supply chain reports that indicate how sales seem to be going. In contrast to a questionable report last week, today Ming-Chi Kuo has reported some good.....»»