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Vertigo Games announces closure of its Amsterdam VR studio
Its CEO explains that the VR market remains a challenging space. Vertigo Games is closing down Vertigo Studios Amsterdam. In an announcement posted on X, company CEO Richard Stitselaar explained that the 'VR market remains a challenging space' and…
Forget 'Black Mirror' - This '90s Sci-Fi VR Shock Is a Full-Blown Masterpiece
Long before the Metaverse, Oculus, and Charlie Brooker's acclaimed speculative sci-fi series, master director David Cronenberg plumbed the depths of virtual reality's implications with his fleshy, frantic masterpiece Existenz. Featuring an uncanny…
First Solar Stock: Tax Credits To Provide Short-Term Boost In Margins (NASDAQ:FSLR)
First Solar's gross margins surged from 18.49% to 41.33% (2023–2025) driven by Section 45x tax credits, but margins are expected to decline as credits phase out 2030–2033. Domestic competitiveness is sustained by tariffs and tax…
Valve says Steam Machine lands this summer, doesn't say the price
Summary created by Smart Answers AI Valve announced a summer release for its Steam Machine gaming device and Steam Frame VR headset, though pricing remains undisclosed. PCWorld's analysis suggests the Steam Machine could cost over $800, while the…
This YouTube cartoon beat Backrooms at the box office
At this point, it may be fair to say we've entered a new era of the box office. After Backrooms (a film based on a 4chan post from 2019) dominated theaters last weekend, it was beaten at the box office by a viral YouTube series. The Amazing Digital…
AI is eliminating entry-level jobs. Education needs to fill the gap
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes over many entry-level tasks, early career roles are becoming harder to find and land, with postings declining by 35% since 2023. This decrease has created an experience gap. Entry-level candidates lack the…
X By Xreal Reveals $299 A01 In July 2026 - Why It Upsends AR Pricing
Excitement grew over July 2026 launch. The new X By Xreal a01 ships to the US in July 2026 at $299, offering micro-OLED 120Hz displays, anti-shake stabilization, and swappable frames that make AR practical on subways and planes. The Verge and…
Here's everything 'Infinite Jest' got right 30 years ago about life in 2026
Few opuses come quite as magnum as Infinite Jest, an intimidating tree stump of a book that makes for singularly cumbersome beach reading. Entertainment Weekly 's literary critic famously gave up trying to review it upon release in 1996, while The…
Sometimes the most interesting thing a brand can do isn't outspend everyone else - it's become the one people actually want to hear from
Tension: The advertising industry celebrates branded content in theory while ignoring companies that actually commit to becoming publishers. Noise: Trend cycles around “brand storytelling” and “native advertising”…
5 AR Glasses In 2026 Revealing Prices, Release Dates, And What Changes
Awe is building around five AR glasses in 2026 as brands shift from demos to shop-ready products. The timing matters because several devices now list prices or ship windows, turning speculation into buying choices this year. Wired and industry…
3 Best New Hulu and HBO Max Movies to Watch This Weekend (June 5-7): 'The Intern' and More
Are you ready to get to work this summer? Not literally, of course, unless you count watching great movies on Hulu and HBO Max work. Watch With Us doesn't, which is why we can't wait to stream these three new films that were just added to the…
Demon Slayer's Most Intense Fights Appear on Stunning New T-Shirts
Fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba looking for some new swag to represent their favorite series are in luck, as a collection of new T-shirts featuring iconic battles from the series is coming soon. Koyoharu Gotouge's dark fantasy series became…
Video: Conjoined twins separated in 4 complex surgeries by Abu Dhabi hospital
Two Nigerian girls who spent the first 15 months of their lives joined at the head are now living independently after undergoing a complex separation surgery in Abu Dhabi, hospital officials revealed this week. The operation, which was carried out…
Meta's New AI Pendant : Features, Privacy Risks and Release Date
Meta has introduced an AI-powered pendant designed to passively capture and process audio from conversations, meetings and other interactions. The device uses natural language processing (NLP) to transcribe recordings, summarize key points and…
Meta Stock Is Getting Hit Hard. But Where Will It Be in 3 Years?
Shares of Meta Platforms (META 5.50%) sit about 25% below their all-time high reached last August, a slide that has left the social media giant lagging most of its big tech peers, even after clawing back from a late-March low. And it has happened…
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