Shrinking augmented reality displays into eyeglasses to expand their use
Augmented reality (AR) takes digital images and superimposes them onto real-world views. But AR is more than a new way to play video games; it could transform surgery and self-driving cars. To make the technology easier to integrate into common perso.....»»
Echo Show 21 vs. Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen): which is best for your smart home?
The Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) are two premium smart displays, but which is better for your home? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide......»»
Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall
Federal officials released a range of scenarios on Nov 20 that could be used to manage the over-allocated and shrinking Colorado River as time for the seven basin states to reach an agreement grows short......»»
Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas
Urbanization, the process by which cities and towns expand in size and population, is rapidly advancing globally, and the percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in 2023......»»
Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality
As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year's annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater......»»
New organic molecule design can lead to long-lasting, durable OLEDs for displays
Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays......»»
The 10 best gaming monitors of 2024: tested and reviewed
After thoroughly evaluating numerous gaming displays, here are the top gaming monitors worth investing in for 2024......»»
More than 200 companies already support passkeys in their apps and websites
The passwordless future is rapidly becoming a reality as more than 200 companies have now added passkey support to their websites and apps. This significant milestone, revealed by the company behind 1Password, signals a growing shift towards more sec.....»»
Hands-on with Snapchat’s newest AR glasses proves surprisingly delightful
Snapchat unveiled a new version of Spectacles back in September, providing a peak at the future – with augmented reality glasses. I got the opportunity to try them out earlier this week, and honestly, they’re pretty impressive. Far from perfect,.....»»
Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras
Researchers from Seoul National University College of Engineering announced they have developed an optical design technology that dramatically reduces the volume of cameras with a folded lens system utilizing "metasurfaces," a next-generation nano-op.....»»
Australian women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age
Australia's gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia's private companies, a new national report card shows......»»
Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters
Mental illness significantly increases the risk of arrest during police encounters, with 25% of those with mental health conditions reporting arrest histories. Studies reveal frequent use of excessive force and 25% of fatal police encounters involve.....»»
Apple’s next Pro Display XDR may use this high-end TV tech
Although Apple kept it quiet, the new MacBook Pros have QLED displays -- and the Pro Display XDR could be next in line for the upgrade......»»
Book Bans Harm Kids
Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»
Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR
It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses, and while they are a long way from becoming an actual product you can buy, the company does believe it can achieve this. Indeed, Meta’s wearables chief.....»»
Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S
At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality......»»
Apple Vision Pro"s ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs
With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it's finally getting.....»»
Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure
Google’s latest report, conducted in partnership with Hypothesis Group, reveals a stark reality for organizations: incremental security measures are no longer sufficient. The study, involving over 2,000 decision-makers across the US, UK, India,.....»»
The myth of junk food-eating gamers is actually about social hunger—and gender, say researchers
Gamers are often associated with unhealthy diets, messy living spaces and at times asocial lifestyles. While the gamer stereotypes first mentioned have some basis in reality, this is not necessarily for the reasons we thought. This, according to new.....»»
watchOS 10: Release date, supported devices, features, more
watchOS 10 was Apple’s main operating system for Apple Watch models from September 2023 to September 2024. It brought a redesign for larger displays, a … The post watchOS 10: Release date, supported devices, features, more appeared first.....»»
Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny
A new study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products, with the research set to expand in coming years......»»