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Valve may bundle the Steam Frame with a free game VR-heads probably already have
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…
Are you made of real-world quarks or virtual-world qubits?
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…
Boston becomes latest CBS market to debut AR/VR news studio
Paramount is rolling out another augmented-virtual reality television news studio at one of its CBS-owned stations this week. Viewers of WBZ (Channel 4) in Boston will be treated to the new AR/VR set when they tune in to the station's local…
Vicon Acquires Facial Capture Firm Captive Devices (EXCLUSIVE)
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…
John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
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…
Robert Anton Wilson and the art of being difficult to manipulate
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…
Citizens Academy kicks off at Greenville County Sheriff's Office
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. —…
The Greater Manchester attractions opening for free this September
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…
I went to the loneliest baseball game on Apple Vision Pro
Watching the Red Sox-Yankees game on a headset is for someone — just not for me. Watching the Red Sox-Yankees game on a headset is for someone — just not for me. Mia Sato is features writer with five years of…
Tim Cook's Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses
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…
I've tried most VR headsets and this is the first to make me say 'wow' out loud in a long time
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…
NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches, execs and strategists who are changing the league
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…
The best things to do in Hong Kong in September
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…
Anduril to appoint Amiram Norkin to head Israel activity
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…
Vuzix (NASDAQ:VUZI) Stock Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?
Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI - Get Free Report) shares crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $2.83 and traded as low as $2.55. Vuzix shares last traded at $2.61, with a volume…
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