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See a Diamond Planet, an Exploding Star and a Black Hole Up Close in a New Immersive Virtual Reality Experience
On the exoplanet Janssen, heat from its host star and immense pressure have made the world something of a hellscape, with the potential for lava flowing across its surface. But amid the fiery chaos, astronomers think there may be some spots of…
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Researchers Accidentally Discover That Humans Prefer to Turn Counterclockwise. But They Still Have No Idea Why
If you were asked to stand up and walk in any direction, which way would you go? According to new research, regardless of if you are right-handed or left-handed, you are most likely to turn in a counterclockwise direction—and scientists have…
Meta is opening a new retail concept in the Bay Area
Weeks after Meta announced it would lay off more than 2,000 Bay Area employees, the social media and technology giant plans to sell its artificial intelligence products and virtual reality headsets at Best Buy. Best Buy said on Monday that it has…
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With A.I.'s Help, a Family Realized Their Mysterious Thrift-Store Find Is a Portrait by a Great Scottish Painter
In the 1960s, a young woman with an art degree spotted a painting in a thrift shop in White Plains, New York. The colorful portrait was of a seated, red-haired subject, wearing dark clothes and an iridescent green headwrap. The woman bought it for…
Chinese brands showcase latest products at 20th Bahia Farm Show in Brazil
An aerial drone photo taken on June 11, 2026 shows the 20th Bahia Farm Show in Luis Eduardo Magalhaes of Bahia State, Brazil. With an exhibition area of 380,000 square meters, the 20th Bahia Farm Show is held here from June 8 to 13, bringing…
Stephen King Sued To Have His Name Removed From This '90s Pierce Brosnan Sci-Fi Movie
He might be considered a master storyteller, but some of Stephen King's works haven't received the best adaptations. There's highs like 'The Dead Zone,' 'IT: Welcome to Derry' or 'The Shawshank Redemption,' and lows like 'Dreamcatcher,' and…
Wales Millennium Centre unveils immersive season featuring Cate Blanchett
Production News Jun 12, 202611:58 by Katie Chambers Marshmallow Laser Feast's production Evolver will be narrated by Cate Blanchett Wales Millennium Centre has announced a new season of immersive work including a virtual reality experience voiced…
Hamilton care home residents in Argyll holiday adventure
Residents from a Hamilton care home enjoyed a special holiday trip – with adventures ranging from scenic walks to trying out a virtual reality simulator. The group from Abercorn House travelled to Drimsynie Estate holiday village in…
Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers during a battlefield test two years ago, according to a Ukrainian drone manufacturer. If true, the incident would represent another milestone in a war that has spurred unprecedented developments in…
New Guardians Planetfall Trailer Gives A Closer Look At The Upcoming Squad-Based Shooter
A new trailer has provided a closer look at Guardians Planetfall, an upcoming squad-based VR shooter that's been described as 'VR's answer to Helldivers 2.' First revealed during December 2025's UploadVR Winter Showcase, Guardians Planetfall is an…
Day of the Devs 2026 reveals: All announcements from Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Exploring fresh and exciting territories in the gaming realm, the Day of the Devs 2026 recently unveiled a spectacular array of indie games during the Summer Game Fest, capturing the attention of gamers worldwide. This year's showcase highlighted…
31 Haunting New Deep-Sea Species Discovered Off The Coast of Brazil
An oceanic expedition has turned up 31 new species from a vast, dimly lit habitat between the sunlit surface and the deep ocean. The international team of scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor (too) research vessel also achieved…
Napster's $3 Billion Investor Was a Fake, DOJ and SEC Allege in Fraud Charges
U.S. authorities have accused a North Carolina man of conning Napster out of a massive ownership stake by falsely pledging $3.36 billion he never had. An indictment by the Department of Justice (DOJ), unsealed on Thursday (June 11) and obtained by…
CBS Stations Tap AR/VR Tech for Immersive America 250 Celebrations
Building on the launch of augmented reality / virtual reality studios and technologies in many markets, CBS Stations is now using AR/VR to tell the story of America 250 and celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the…
ARKit 3.0 Reveals Faster Object Tracking In 2026 - Why Developers Should Care
Dev shock at WWDC 2026 as Apple pushed AR forward with clear developer upgrades. The timing matters: Apple unveiled the toolkit updates during WWDC's developer sessions this week, putting AR tools in front of millions of coders. Apple's developer…
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