Universal Scene Description: The HTML of the metaverse
A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by Pixar but metaverse-friendly. A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by.....»»
Apple Watch team engineered Snoopy decision and scene layout engines for the fun new watchOS 10 face
watchOS 10 includes a new Snoopy face for Apple Watch, and the comic strip-inspired clock is full of surprises. In a new interview this week, the team behind the Snoopy face discusses the process behind making such a fun addition to Apple Watch......»»
Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web
Meta has announced that its metaverse, Meta Horizon Worlds, will be available on smartphones and the web. The post Meta is bringing its metaverse to phones and the web appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of years ago, Facebook officially.....»»
Moment refreshes popular MagSafe photography case for iPhone 15 series handsets
Joining all of the other new iPhone 15 cases that have hit the scene today, one of our favorite manufacturers is back with its latest collection. The Moment iPhone 15 case series continues to deliver some of the best options on the market, especially.....»»
Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows
Universal standards for print and scan drivers have become more popular. Enlarge / One of Brother's compact laser printers. (credit: Amazon) It's the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, accor.....»»
Starfield: Raised Enlightened vs. Universal
Picking a religion in Starfield is no easy choice when you're just starting your game. Here's what you stand to gain by being raised Enlightened vs. Universal......»»
Lenovo Legion Go is the powerhouse the handheld gaming market was missing
The Legion Go hits the scene its powerful hardware and removable controllers with 10 configurable buttons......»»
Review: Marshall debuts new Motif II earbuds with improved ANC, better battery, sustainable build
Marshall today is refreshing its flagship pair of true wireless earbuds. The vinyl-wrapped Motif first hit the scene back in 2021, and now two years later are being refreshed with the same iconic stylings in tow. Pairing with the company’s signatur.....»»
A new route for universal polarization transformations of spatially varying polarization fields
Polarization describes the orientation of oscillations in a light wave, and it plays an essential role in various optical applications—from enhancing visibility in sunglasses and camera lenses to facilitating advanced optical communication and imag.....»»
Intriguing Vision Pro accessory described by Apple: a digital ‘stone’
Apple has been granted a patent for an intriguing Vision Pro accessory, which is at one point referred to as a digital “stone.” The description of the device is intentionally vague, as Apple wants to cover all potential uses, but it appears th.....»»
Researchers reveal universal mechanisms of DNA and RNA deformations
DNA and RNA, the two main types of nucleic acid and the building blocks of life, are susceptible to environmental stimuli, which can cause them to deform, bend or twist. These deformations can significantly affect gene regulation and protein function.....»»
Meta’s “massively multilingual” AI model translates up to 100 languages, speech or text
Meta aims for a universal translator like "Babel Fish" from Hitchhiker’s Guide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced SeamlessM4T, a multimodal AI model for speech and text translations. As a neural.....»»
The 7 best opening scenes in horror movies
It's essential for a horror movie to hook its audience with its opening scene, and these seven films did a frightening good job at introducing themselves......»»
Spigen’s first 15W MagSafe charger debuts with kickstand and 6.6-foot cable [Deal]
Spigen today is launching one of its first iPhone 14 chargers outfitted with full support for the MagSafe charging spec. The new Spigen ArcField MagFit charger hits the scene with 15W charging speeds in tow alongside a kickstand design and 6.6-foot U.....»»
Does Blue Beetle have a post-credits scene?
Blue Beetle is out in theaters now, and we can tell you whether to stay in your seats when the credits roll if you want to know if it has a post-credits scene......»»
Rapid growth in coffee shops and competition presents a challenge for small independent coffee shops in Indonesia
In the midst of Indonesia's burgeoning coffee shop scene, a formidable challenge has emerged for independent establishments, according to research in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management. Many of the problems and their sol.....»»
FDA issues safety alert on pregnancy tests after bust on illegal medical lab
Universal Meditech was behind an illegal lab discovered in Reedley, California. Enlarge / A picture of containers taken from the illegal UMI lab in Reedley, California. (credit: FCDPH) The Food and Drug Administration i.....»»
Universal linear processing of spatially incoherent light through diffractive optical networks
Information processing with light is a topic of ever-increasing interest among optics and photonics researchers. Apart from the quest for an energy-efficient and fast alternative to electronic computing for future computing needs, this interest is al.....»»
DNA evidence on dogs can help track down offenders
Canines are often used in tracking down criminals but forensic science researchers say they could also help provide crucial evidence in police investigations—by being a witness or resident at the crime scene......»»
Scientists outline a new strategy for understanding the origin of life
What were the first life forms like? In a new perspective article, scientists describe a strategy for answering this question by studying the earliest evolution of electron transport chains, a universal metabolic strategy with a very ancient history......»»
Is The Last Voyage of the Demeter streaming?
Dracula returns to the big screen in The Last Voyage of the Demeter. But is Universal's latest monster movie already streaming?.....»»