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pcgamer.com - Jess Kinghorn - Valve may bundle the Steam Frame with a free game VR-heads probably already have
Valve may bundle the Steam Frame with a free game VR-heads probably already have
PC Gamer

Folks who pick up Valve's soon to be released VR headset, the Steam Frame, may get a free Half-Life game with their purchase. Unfortunately, I'm not talking about a brand new release. Plus, it may well be a game virtual reality gamers already…

newscientist.com - Catherine Heymans - Are you made of real-world quarks or virtual-world qubits?
Are you made of real-world quarks or virtual-world qubits?
New Scientist

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we dive into fascinating ideas from around the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here. You can blame my youngest child for the existential crisis that…

macworld.com - Alex Blake - John Ternus is the perfect CEO for this Apple era
John Ternus is the perfect CEO for this Apple era
Macworld

After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO today. In his stead is John Ternus, an Apple veteran who most recently served as Apple's head hardware honcho and has been knocking around the hallways in Cupertino for most of his…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Vicon Acquires Facial Capture Firm Captive Devices (EXCLUSIVE)
Vicon Acquires Facial Capture Firm Captive Devices (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Vicon has acquired Captive Devices Ltd, a Manchester, U.K.-based maker of head-mounted camera systems for markerless facial performance capture. Vicon is the motion capture arm of Oxford Metrics. The founding team at Captive Devices has joined…

aljazeera.com - Andy Hirschfeld - John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
Al Jazeera

John Ternus has officially taken over as the chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook, who ended a 15-year tenure leading the tech giant. Ternus, who took the helm on Tuesday, had been serving as the senior vice president for hardware…

boingboing.net - Gareth Branwyn - Robert Anton Wilson and the art of being difficult to manipulate
Robert Anton Wilson and the art of being difficult to manipulate
Boing Boing

Gabriel Kennedy (aka Prop Anon), author of the acclaimed biography Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, is currently running a crowdfunding campaign to bring his definitive history of underground icon (and Boing…

wyff4.com - Naomi Popa - Citizens Academy kicks off at Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Citizens Academy kicks off at Greenville County Sheriff's Office
wyff

Updated: 10:45 AM EDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Greenville County Sheriff's Office hosts largest citizens academy since its relaunch Updated: 10:45 AM EDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. —…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Liv Clarke - The Greater Manchester attractions opening for free this September
The Greater Manchester attractions opening for free this September
Manchester Evening News

Dozens of attractions and venues in Greater Manchester will be opening their doors to visitors for free this September as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. Historic buildings, quirky museums and fascinating tours will all be available to…

si.com - Liam Howard - How Colorado Quarterbacks Coaches Have Revolutionized their Position
How Colorado Quarterbacks Coaches Have Revolutionized their Position
Sports Illustrated

The Colorado Buffaloes have built a loaded coaching staff at the quarterback position to benefit redshirt freshman Julian Lewis ahead of the 2026 season. Quarterbacks coaches AJ Smith and Hajj-Malik Williams have had major impacts on Lewis and the…

theverge.com - Emma Roth - Tim Cook's Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses
Tim Cook's Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses
The Verge

Cook's 15-year tenure as Apple CEO was filled with ups and downs. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Cook's 15-year tenure as Apple CEO was filled with ups and downs. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech…

pcgamer.com - Jacob Ridley - I've tried most VR headsets and this is the first to make me say 'wow' out loud in a long time
I've tried most VR headsets and this is the first to make me say 'wow' out loud in a long time
PC Gamer

I've made my feelings about Micro-OLED displays pretty clear: these tiny screens are the future of high-end virtual reality. They're stunning; with deep blacks, a stunning range of colours, and none of the usual pitfalls of non-OLED displays. The…

nytimes.com - Jourdan Rodrigue - NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches, execs and strategists who are changing the league
NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches, execs and strategists who are changing the league
The New York Times

Banjo, who played in the NFL for 10 seasons, is viewed by his mentor (and former head coach) Sean Payton as a “future head coach” and was a true bright spot for the Jets last season. His aggressive, well-coached unit finished No. 1 in…

timeout.com - Catharina Cheung - The best things to do in Hong Kong in September
The best things to do in Hong Kong in September
Time Out

Step into the Hundred Acre Wood at Festival Walk's Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary pop-up store! Visitors can snap photos at Tigger's party corner and a 1.5-metre plush display, customise scent bottles at a DIY fragrance workshop, and head inside…

globes.co.il - Meytal Vaizberg - Anduril to appoint Amiram Norkin to head Israel activity
Anduril to appoint Amiram Norkin to head Israel activity
גלובס

US defense-tech giant Anduril has chosen former Israel Air Force Commander Gen. (res.) Amikam Norkin as head of the company's operations in Israel, 'Globes' has learned. The appointment, which has not yet been officially announced, concludes a…

earth.com - Sanjana Gajbhiye - Sleep loss may raise anxiety and keep the body on high alert
Sleep loss may raise anxiety and keep the body on high alert
Earth.com

A night without sleep can leave people tired, distracted, and irritable. It may also change how the body reacts when a situation feels uncertain or threatening. Sleep problems and anxiety often happen together, but researchers are still trying to…

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