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100 AI, chip, biotech firms to recruit young talent at Seoul Job Fair
Around 100 high-tech companies in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, semiconductors and robotics will gather in Seoul next week to recruit young job seekers, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday. The 2026 Seoul Job Fair will run from…
Bad news, Quest 2 users - Meta is ending support for its popular VR headset and the Quest 2 Pro is facing the software chop too
Meta has announced the end of support for two of its popular VR headsets The devices affected are the Quest 2 and the Quest 2 Pro Support will be discontinued at the end of 2027 If you own a Meta Quest 2 or a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset…
New VR method turns touch information into visual cues for better collaboration
What if you could see how rough an object feels, even without touching it? A KAIST research team has developed a technique that makes the roughness of virtual objects visible through changes in the outline of a virtual hand. By allowing users…
Kwangwoon University sets sights on becoming AI, robotics powerhouse
Kwangwoon University unveiled plans to establish itself as a leading institution in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by nurturing talent and expanding access to education in the two fields as the era of physical AI takes shape. The…
Your Meta Quest headset might soon be retired - Meta ending support for two popular models
Meta Quest stole an early lead in virtual reality headsets, offering an affordable and easy way to get into VR – starting as Oculus before changing the name after being purchased by the owner of Facebook. While others have come along to…
VR rides, floating market, Dh10 entry: Your guide to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Festival
From virtual reality-enhanced rides and laser shows to a floating market and cultural pavilions from around the world, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Festival is bringing together entertainment, heritage and family-friendly activities for the new season.
Apple to Place Stricter Age Restrictions on Dating Apps and Some AI Chatbots
Apple will soon begin enforcing stricter age requirements on its App Store, particularly focusing on dating apps and virtual companions. Starting on November 16, Apple will ask app developers to declare whether their apps include any features that…
Sony Could Be Pulling the Plug on PlayStation VR2
Recent signs indicate that Sony may be phasing out the PlayStation VR2 headset completely. Fans of VR who have been holding off on buying the PS VR2 may now be running out of time. Despite the fact that numerous VR headsets have been produced over…
Skydance rebrands local TV business to CBS Television Stations
Skydance has rebranded its local television business following the company's merger of CBS parent company Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), officials confirmed to The Desk this week. CBS Television Stations comprises the company's two…
More than 300 films as biggest Aesthetica festival transforms York for five days
From film and television to music, games, immersive technology and digital media, this BAFTA-Qualifying festival brings leading creative organisations, established practitioners and emerging talent together across the city. For five days, York's…
Hypnosis and mindfulness reduce pain and anxiety for children with cancer - Griffith News
Psychosocial interventions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety for children undergoing cancer treatment, new Griffith University research has found. Dr Karin Plummer from Griffith's School of Nursing and Midwifery investigated the efficacy of…
Exclusive | Kim Kardashian gets candid about the future of her legal career after failing the bar: 'Trying my hardest'
Kim Kardashian isn't fazed about flunking the California Bar Exam. “I never really get embarrassed,” she told Page Six exclusively at the New York Season 2 premiere of “All's Fair” on Monday. “I think it's…
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Acquired by Sigma Investment Counselors Inc.
Sigma Investment Counselors Inc. boosted its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 21.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm…
Smith Group Asset Management LLC Sells 87,308 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. $META
Smith Group Asset Management LLC lowered its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 96.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The…
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Position Increased by Parametrica Management Ltd
Parametrica Management Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 17.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 19,040 shares of the social networking…
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