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Radar Trends to Watch: October 2026
In addition to the nearly constant stream of model releases, in September we've seen price drops, new kinds of models, proofs of long-standing problems in mathematics, and continued investigations into models escaping their sandboxes. (Axios…
Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Studio Grey for Social Market Foundation Dani Payne was so anxious about public speaking, she had a doctor's note to excuse her from presenting at school and university. Now aged 28 with a job in politics at a cross-party think tank, she's spoken…
Someone's modded Diablo 2 for VR, and seeing the world through your character's eyes brings a whole new dimension to the series
Of all the games I thought I'd see converted to virtual reality, the Diablo games weren't among them, for some reason. But one industrious modder has set about changing that, converting probably the most well-liked Diablo game, Diablo 2. Footage of…
Of Course, These Colleges Are Engaging in Anti-Italian Discrimination on Columbus Day
I mean, this has been going on for years: the total disrespect for the great explorer Christopher Columbus. During the pandemic and the 2020 riots, there was a rush to erase American history, including Confederate statues, renaming forts and…
Qualcomm and Arm are back in court, and your next phone is on the line
Qualcomm and Arm are engaged in a five-day jury trial in a Delaware federal court. The conflict stems from Qualcomm's 2021 acquisition of the chip startup Nuvia. Qualcomm alleges Arm subsequently violated its contract by withholding mandatory…
Arc Raiders' and 'The Finals' Are Officially Getting Movie and TV Adaptations
It seems that both Arc Raiders and The Finals are coming to the screen. Backrooms co-producer Chernin Entertainment announced it has secured adaptation rights from Nexon-owned Embark Studios and plans to make both TV series and movies based on the…
How to head into VR without wearing a headset
A person wearing bulky goggles, turning awkwardly in circles and reaching out to grab something that isn't there—that is the image many of us have of virtual reality, and one that researchers at Kyushu University want to change. In a paper…
Meta Quest 3S drops to record-low price 80 days before Christmas
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Shoppers will be able to snap up a reduced Meta Quest headset, saving them more than £50 on their purchase, 80 days before…
Scanning offers players like Martin Odegaard an edge as football becomes faster and more intense
The headset goes on and I am transported from a central London meeting room to the centre circle of a match simulation. I have selected the role of holding midfielder. I grip a controller in each hand, thumb hovering over the pass button. After a…
How Oslo's Museums Are Confronting the Contradictions in Their Collections
“It started with the Queer Culture Year in 2022,” the National Museum's director, Ingrid Røynesdal, tells Observer. “We asked ourselves the question, what should we do? What can we do to really amplify or embrace a new…
Demon Slayer's Tengen Uzui Inspires Stunning New Figure
Fans of the Sound Hashira from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba won't want to miss out on a new Tengen Uzui figure from S.H. Figuarts, with preorders currently open. Following its initial serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2016, Koyoharu…
For Students Walking to School, the Route Can Be Deadly. What Can Make It Safer?
Every year, students walking to school count on crossing guards, traffic signals, alert drivers, and their own instincts to stay safe. Yet each school year brings stories of students killed or injured by cars while heading to school on foot. The…
'Project Meridian' is the stuff of satire
To commemorate PN's 5th anniversary, this week we're offering paid subscriptions at the special yearly rate of $40 (or about 16¢ per edition). This newsletter is only possible thanks to the support of paid subscribers. If you're not already…
10 Best Isekai Anime to Watch If You Hate Isekai
Isekai has become one of anime 's biggest genres, but its popularity has also made it increasingly predictable. Reincarnated heroes, absurdly powerful abilities, fantasy kingdoms and convenient game-like systems can make many series feel…
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Shares Bought by Central Pacific Bank Trust Division
Central Pacific Bank Trust Division grew its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 64.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The…
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