US Advocacy Group Launches Online Petition Demanding Protections for "Right to Repair"
A U.S. advocacy group called The Repair Association is urging Americans to demand protections for their right to repair from the country's consumer protection agency. "Tell the FTC: People just want to fix their stuff!" argues a page urging concern.....»»
AR shopping gets a boost with Best Buy"s Apple Vision Pro app
Best Buy has launched an augmented reality app designed exclusively for Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Vision Pro that offers real-time product previews.Best Buy launches Apple Vision Pro app for augmented reality shoppingNamed Best Buy Envision,.....»»
AT&T Launches New Tablet for Kids
Parents in the market for a tablet that’s safe for kids should take note of the new device AT&T launched today. AT&T’s new device is called amiGO Jr. Tab and the carrier touts it as its first kid’s tablet. While tablets like Apple&#.....»»
Apple’s Vision Pro headset can now be used to shop at Best Buy
A new app from Best Buy lets folks with a Vision Pro shop at its online store, with AR features allowing customers to see how products would look in the home......»»
Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats
Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up......»»
SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission in January 2020. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is reportedly working with at least one ma.....»»
HP launches a new gaming laptop and HyperX accessories
HP's new Omen 17 caters to gamers and working professionals who require high-performance for demanding workloads......»»
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision.....»»
Review: Razer launches new Kishi Ultra USB-C controller grip for iPhone 15 and iPad mini 6
Razer has now unlocked the god-tier of mobile gaming. The company today is launching its latest smartphone controller grip for iPhone 15 and Android handsets. On top of just fully embracing USB-C, the new Razer Kishi Ultra steps up to deliver a more.....»»
SpaceX tallies 1st of two launches over two days from Space Coast
SpaceX launched Wednesday evening the first of a pair of Space Coast rockets in two days, both carrying batches of the company's Starlink satellites......»»
Scientists experimentally observe current-driven antiskyrmion sliding
Prof. Zhang Ying's group from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with domestic universities and the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United States, has experimentally observed current-driven antis.....»»
"Human-induced" climate change behind deadly Sahel heat wave: Study
The deadly heat wave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published Thursday......»»
Team finds direct evidence of "itinerant breeding" in East Coast shorebird species
Migration and reproduction are two of the most demanding events in a bird's annual cycle, so much so that the vast majority of migratory birds separate the two tasks into different times of the year......»»
US-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt subsidies
Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them. TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher.....»»
AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts
Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required. Just like you would stream to an Apple TV.....»»
The Best Trick-Taking Android Games to Play in 2024
Trick-taking games have always been among the most beloved and played online card games due to their exceptional and cohesive nature. As we progress through almost 20% of this new year, many new trick-taking games have been launched to cater to the n.....»»
OpenAI winds down AI image generator that blew minds and forged friendships in 2022
How a group of friends found themselves at the center of a fierce debate about the future of art. Enlarge / An AI-generated image from DALL-E 2 created with the prompt "A painting by Grant Wood of an astronaut couple, american go.....»»
The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches
"It looked like a giant smoke monster." Enlarge / Is that sooty rocket lifting off with the CRS-3 mission in 2014 a reused booster? No, it is not. (credit: SpaceX) Ten years ago today, when a Falcon 9 rocket took off fro.....»»
Immuta launches Domains policy enforcement to improve security and governance for data owners
Immuta launched Domains policy enforcement, a new capability in the Immuta Data Security Platform that provides additional controls for data owners to implement a data mesh architecture with domain-specific data access policies. Centralizing data acc.....»»
To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve
Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.App Store iconGame developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers.....»»
Research group runs simulations capable of describing South America"s climate with unprecedented accuracy
A consortium made up of researchers from more than ten countries, including Brazil, the United States and some European nations, is running simulations of the past and future climate in South America with unprecedented resolution. The aim is to creat.....»»