Withings ScanWatch Horizon stuns with elegant simplicity
The $499 Horizon smartwatch is an analog beauty pared down to the essentials......»»
Dolphins exposed to oil from Deepwater Horizon spill found to have changes in gene activities
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S., has found that dolphins living in the area where the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred have experienced changes in gene activity. In their paper published on the open-access.....»»
Researchers unfold elegant equations to explain the enigma of expanding origami
Most materials—from rubber bands to steel beams—thin out as they are stretched, but engineers can use origami's interlocking ridges and precise folds to reverse this tendency and build devices that grow wider as they are pulled apart......»»
Twitter can’t stop dunking on Meta"s Horizon Worlds
It has been a rough week for the metaverse, my friends. Meta launched their Horizon Worlds platform in Spain and France and reception was… frigid. That's mostly thanks to the unimpressive graphics and awkward, lifeless avatars, all of which mi.....»»
Zuckerberg backtracks after Horizon Worlds backlash, claims Meta is "capable of much more"
After a week of being pelted with tomatoes in the internet town square over the low-quality graphics of Meta's Horizon Worlds, Mark Zuckerberg has emerged from the slush to clear the air. Despite the unimpressive WiiU-like avatars and low-res virtual.....»»
Brazil farmers bet on environmentally friendly cotton
The road through Cristalina, Brazil is in the middle of the tropics, but the fields on either side look like they are covered in snow—little white puffs of cotton stretching to the horizon......»»
Horizon Forbidden West Has Topped The UK Boxed Charts Again
Horizon Forbidden West has reclaimed the number one spot on the UK All Format Chart. The post Horizon Forbidden West Has Topped The UK Boxed Charts Again appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Guerrilla Games‘ Horizon Forbidden West has r.....»»
Traces of 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill are still detectable in 2020
Small amounts of highly weathered oil residues from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster were still present in the surroundings ten years later, shows a new report. Crude oil is a complex mixture with many components that undergo chemical reactions in.....»»
Today’s best deals: Horizon Forbidden West, Apple gift cards, and more
Dealmaster also has more PS5 games, the MacBook Air, and 8BitDo gamepads. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's Wednesday, which means the time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from arou.....»»
The Age of Brain-Computer Interfaces Is on the Horizon
Synchron has implanted its BCI in a US patient for the first time—bringing it a big step closer to distribution......»»
The age of brain-computer interfaces is on the horizon
Synchron has implanted its BCI in a US patient for the first time. Enlarge (credit: Synchron) Thomas Oxley has a love-hate relationship with Black Mirror. On the one hand, he can appreciate the show’s “gripping” appeal......»»
Google CEO makes plea for productivity, efficiency
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai calls for renewed focus on "simplicity" in the face of falling profits......»»
The best Netflix original series right now (August 2022)
With awards season on the horizon, it's the perfect time to check out some of Netflix's nominated shows, like Squid Game and Inventing Anna......»»
Meta to officially allow 18+ content in its metaverse VR environment
Meta has sent out an email indicating that mature content will be allowed in its VR environment app, Horizon Worlds......»»
Meta to Allow ‘Mature Content’ in Horizon Worlds
The metaverse doesn't exist in any substantive way yet, but the VR-based Horizon Worlds is probably the closest thing we have right now, and Meta is making a big change to the content policy. Going forward, develop.....»»
Intel: Arc High-End Desktop GPU Launch ‘Now in Sight’
Intel says the day we've all been waiting for is finally visible on the horizon. The post Intel: Arc High-End Desktop GPU Launch ‘Now in Sight’ appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
"Event Horizon" and "Interstellar" exist in "Thor: Love and Thunder". Wait, does that mean…
When it comes to name-dropping pop culture in its films, Marvel is no spring chicken. But doing so within the already complicated Marvel Cinematic Universe always creates a confounding conundrum for audiences — and Taika Waititi’s Thor: L.....»»
Qualcomm Teases “Big” New Smartwatch Chipset
A new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear chip might be on the horizon, folks. Whether it’s the Snapdragon Wear 5100 or something else, Qualcomm started teasing a piece of “big” news this week, with all of the cheeky references to watches and.....»»
Sony partners with Spin Master on toys and merch for PlayStation games
Spin Master announced it's partnering with Sony to make toys and other merchandise for PlayStation titles, including God of War and Horizon. Spin Master announced it's partnering with Sony to make toys and other merchandise for PlayStation titles.....»»
This Gorgeous LED Pendant Is A Simple and Elegant Wearable Circuit
When making wearable LED art, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with possibilities. This beautiful pendant shows how the circuit can be simple if the design is beautiful. Charlyn Gonda shared this piece on her blog and I thought it was stunning. Eve.....»»
Updates to the 2023 GMC Lineup
The GMC lineup is receiving a mixed bag of updates for the 2023 model year. Most of the brand’s vehicles will be receiving fairly minor enhancements, but the Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Canyon have major upgrades on the horizon. Here’s a look at what.....»»