It’s easy to groan when Apple describes the Vision Pro as a “spatial computer.” Isn’t it just a high-end mixed reality headset? To a degree, yes. You can play games, create content and be productive on a much cheaper device like the $299 Meta Quest 2. And if you’re a professional who needs to get … Read more
Porsche has unveiled its latest concept vehicle called the Mission X, and it says the model gives us “a glimpse into what the sports car of the future could look like.” The Mission X is supposed to be an electric hypercar with a design that takes inspiration from the automaker’s old models, including the 959, … Read more
After tons of typing and running around Apple’s campus, we’re ready to wrap up WWDC 2023. This week, Devindra chats with Editor-in-Chief Dana Wollman and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about Apple’s foray into spatial computing with the Vision Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air, and the company’s many (many) software announcements. Also, we discuss Spotify’s latest … Read more
Prince Archie got a special birthday gift when he turned 4. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle thanked a local bike shop for treating their son to a bike! Prince Archie got a special birthday gift when he turned 4. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle thanked a local bike shop for treating their son to a … Read more
Al Pacino went to see the new ‘Transformers’ movie with his son, and refused to answer paparazzi questions about his girlfriend’s pregnancy. Al Pacino went to see the new ‘Transformers’ movie with his son, and refused to answer paparazzi questions about his girlfriend’s pregnancy.
Yesterday marked the start of Summer Game Fest, an event to fill the void left by the canceled E3. It’s a gaming industry shindig for developers and publishers to build hype for the titles they’re working on right now. But while the business has never been bigger or more profitable, there’s also a sense the … Read more
Reels started as Instagram’s solution for competing with TikTok and soon launched on sister-site Facebook — a natural expansion. Meta is now testing Reels on a less expected medium: the Meta Quest. Its VR headset works for internet browsing, watching movies, games and more — but the addition of typically-vertical Reels presents a different viewing experience … Read more
Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to get permission from California regulators to sell or lease vehicles with Level 3 (hands-off and eyes-off) self driving tech on designated roads, Reuters has reported. The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued a permit for the company’s Drive Pilot system, provided it’s used under certain conditions and on specific … Read more
The Summer Game Fest featured a spate of new announcements and updates again this year, including the new Prince of Persia action-adventure platformer by Ubisoft. In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown coming in 2024, you take on the role of Sargon to rescue the prince, not just by killing enemies and fighting bosses, but … Read more
The 2024 US Presidential race is heating up, and the candidates along with their supporters have a new weapon at their disposal: Artificial intelligence tools, which can easily generate realistic images and voices. As Semafor reports, the DeSantis War Room has shared images showing Donald Trump embracing Dr. Anthony Fauci, who became a controversial figure … Read more