Meta’s VR headsets recently received update v64, which according to Meta added several improvements to their software – such as better-quality mixed-reality passthrough in the case of the Meta Quest 3 (though I didn’t see a massive difference after installing the update on my headset). It’s now been discovered (first by Twitter user @Squashi9) that … Read more
Every year, 6 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in the rivers and on coastlines.Credit: Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/Getty The fourth round of negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution starts next week. The good news is that nations meeting in Ottawa have given themselves until the end of this year … Read more
Almost 11 years after Boston Dynamics revealed the Atlas humanoid robot, it’s finally being retired. The DARPA-funded robot was designed for search-and-rescue missions, but it rose to fame thanks to videos showing off its dance moves and—let’s be honest—rudimentary parkour skills. Atlas is trotting off into the sunset with one final YouTube video, thankfully including … Read more
Today, Samsung launched the Music Frame wireless speaker in India. The speaker was launched alongside the company’s 2024 TV lineup but isn’t available for pre-order or purchase yet. While the speaker’s pricing has been revealed, Samsung is mum about its availability in the Indian market. Music Frame pricing in India In India, the Music Frame … Read more
Digital wallets have emerged as a transformative force in how people pay for things in recent years as digital technology, especially via mobile phones, has accelerated in the 21st century. The first ever digital wallet is widely accepted to have been created by Coca-Cola in 1997 in Helsinki, enabling consumers to make purchases at a … Read more
In late 2020, COVID-19’s global death toll was rising as cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere and holiday gatherings spurred rapid transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the absence of a vaccine. Scientists and public-health officials were desperate for new ways to track the virus, which often moved faster than contact tracers could follow it. Tong Zhang, … Read more
For those of you searching for the best broadband deals on ultrafast packages, then look no further than this great offer from BT Broadband. Right now, you can get its popular Full Fibre 100 tariff at a discounted price of £29.99 a month on a 24-month contract. This is down from the monthly cost of … Read more
The constant rush to adopt new technologies can quickly have an adverse effect on business networks – hindering bandwidth, connectivity, and eventually their bottom line. To overcome this problem, forward-thinking companies are now embracing the network edge. But what exactly is the edge? And how can it improve your operations without compromising latency, performance, or … Read more
WhatsApp is rolling out new Chat Filters to make it easier to find the messages you are looking for and reduce the need to scroll through your inbox. The following three new filters appear at the top of the app’s main conversation list: All, Unread, and Groups. In a blog post, WhatsApp describes them like … Read more
Folding phones have come a long way since the original Samsung Galaxy Fold came out in 2019. They’re smaller, more durable and, even if they aren’t exactly the most budget-friendly phones, they’re more affordable now, too. Whereas you may not have considered a foldable phone as your daily driver five years ago, they’re much more … Read more