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Best Virtual Reality Stocks To Watch Now - March 24th
Why Meta's AI Chip Announcement Has Broadcom Investors Paying Attention Meta Platforms, zSpace, and The Glimpse Group are the three Virtual Reality stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Virtual reality stocks' are…
The man who coined Metaverse now says Meta's glasses are creepy
“People don't like wearing things on their faces and don't trust those who do.” “People don't like wearing things on their faces and don't trust those who do.” Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The…
Hugo Barra's return to Meta 5 years after exit underscores Zuckerberg's AI urgency
During Hugo Barra's first stint at Meta, he and the company were focused on virtual reality. Now he's back after five years away, and all efforts are on artificial intelligence. Meta hired Barra as part of the company's latest AI deal, bringing in…
Aston University fights online abuse of women on dark web
David Gregory-Kumar West Midlands science correspondent University researchers have created a set of tools to help protect young women and girls from violence and abuse on the dark web, the mostly hidden parts of the internet. The CyberDIVA project…
Is the metaverse finally dead and buried? What's really going on with the embattled idea of living in virtual worlds.
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Epic Games Laying Off 1,000+ Employees, Swears AI Is Not to Blame
Despite the massive popularity of Fortnite, Epic Games says it is now spending more money than it's bringing in. As a result, the company announced Tuesday that it is laying off more than 1,000 employees, according to a note sent to staff and…
As we await Apple Glasses, Neal Stephenson says the tech is doomed
Apple execs reportedly once expected the iPhone to be replaced by smart glasses by 2029, with Eddy Cue later updating this prediction to 2035. However, one high-profile former ardent supporter of this idea has now changed his mind completely, and…
OpenAI's Sora was the creepiest app on your phone -- now it's shutting down
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is shutting down Sora, a TikTok-like social app that launched six months ago. OpenAI did not give a reason for the shut down, nor did it share information about when it will officially be discontinued. When Sora…
The AI fruit drama on TikTok that's too juicy to pass up
He's the hottest guy on the latest reality romance show to captivate audiences. But “Bananito” is not your average suitor. He's AI — and a talking banana. Within 10 days, these anthropomorphic fruits — the stars of a…
visionOS 26.4 arrives for Apple Vision Pro, here's what's new
visionOS 26.4 is available now for Apple Vision Pro users, here's what's new in the latest update. visionOS 26.4 is rolling out to Vision Pro owners, and its single biggest change is support for a new technology: ‘ foveated streaming.'…
Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
The next time you're scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to the coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Indeed, our hands are the…
Golden Village closing Tiong Bahru Plaza cinema after 32 years
The outlet's last day will be on Mar 29. Cinema chain Golden Village announced on Wednesday (Mar 25) that it will be closing its outlet at Tiong Bahru Plaza after 32 years of operations. Its last day will be on Mar 29. The Tiong Bahru outlet, which…
Payday: Aces High Announced For Multiple VR Platforms
Take on a heist with your friends in VR as the Payday series goes virtual in Payday: Aces High, coming to multiple plarforms this year Payday: Aces High brings the iconic co-op heist franchise to VR platforms later this year. Team up as The Aces…
UW-Whitewater to launch artificial intelligence bachelor's degree
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will introduce a new Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence starting this fall, adding to a growing number of AI-focused programs across higher education. UW-Whitewater is one of several…
Meta Stock Price Nears $600 Again - Investors Debate What Comes Next - News Anyway
Shortly after the opening bell, the trading screens flicker, and one number—the share price of Meta Platforms—tends to grab attention. During a recent session, it fluctuated between $591 and $607, hovering around $599—the kind…
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