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businessinsider.com - Peter Kafka - Meta, Apple and the rest of Big Tech can't sell headsets. Now they're trying glasses.
Meta, Apple and the rest of Big Tech can't sell headsets. Now they're trying glasses.
Business Insider

The tech industry has spent roughly a gazillion dollars trying to convince people to strap face computers on their heads. It hasn't worked. But the tech guys haven't given up. Their new pitch: Instead of buying bulky goggles that replace your…

psychologytoday.com - Why Theatre Training Could Be the Future of K-12 Education
Why Theatre Training Could Be the Future of K-12 Education
Psychology Today

Written by Dr. Chenchen Shi from the Central Academy of Drama The concept of the BANI World was proposed by Jamais Cascio in 2018 and further refined in 2020 to describe four major characteristics of future society: B rittle, A nxious, N onlinear…

sparktoro.com - Rand Fishkin - The 5 Big Trends that Will Dominate Marketing in 2026
The 5 Big Trends that Will Dominate Marketing in 2026
SparkToro

I find most end-of-year prediction and crystal ball-gazing listicles to be trash. They don't prove their assertions, use anecdotes rather than data at scale to back up their prognostications, and, worst of all, fail to grade their previous…

businessinsider.com - Henry Chandonnet - You can pay $20 to reserve a hologram AI companion in a jar
You can pay $20 to reserve a hologram AI companion in a jar
Business Insider

Your AI companion doesn't have to be confined to your phone. It can be standing in a jar on your desk. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the popular gaming company Razer showed off its 3D holographic technology, Project AVA. The 'desk…

ibtimes.co.uk - Jonas Sunico - Some Fans Are Bringing Back A Classic And Making It Even Scarier
Some Fans Are Bringing Back A Classic And Making It Even Scarier
International Business Times UK

For more than two decades, Silent Hill has haunted players through fog, radio static and carefully rationed camera angles. Now, a fan-led project is attempting something the series has never officially done: placing players directly inside that…

glassalmanac.com - Daniel Martinez - Video games excellence: developers reveal their top picks of the year
Video games excellence: developers reveal their top picks of the year
Glass Almanac

In an era where digital entertainment is more prolific than ever, the quality of video games has reached new heights, prompting both developers and gamers to ask: is it okay for video games to be this outstanding? This year's standout titles not…

wxyz.com - WXYZ Web Team - Detroit Auto Show announces interactive features with Visit Detroit, showcasing local companies
Detroit Auto Show announces interactive features with Visit Detroit, showcasing local companies
WXYZ 7 News Detroit

DETROIT (WXYZ) — If you're looking for family-friendly activities to participate in at the Detroit Auto Show, Visit Detroit has you covered. The Auto Show announced that there will be an immersive Visit Detroit Interactive Experience…

gamedeveloper.com - Chris Kerr - VR studio Cloudhead Games cuts 70 percent of workforce
VR studio Cloudhead Games cuts 70 percent of workforce
Game Developer

Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com January 6, 2026 Pistol Whip developer Cloudhead Games will make 70 percent of its workforce redundant on January 7, 2026. Studio CEO Denny Unger shared the news on Bluesky and said the company has…

ibtimes.co.uk - Bernadette B. Tixon - TikTok time traveller from 2055 has internet torn between believers and AI sceptics with empty Paris footage
TikTok time traveller from 2055 has internet torn between believers and AI sceptics with empty Paris footage
International Business Times UK

A TikToker claiming he's trapped alone in 2055 France has the internet in chaos. His videos show major Paris landmarks—the Louvre, hospitals, train stations—completely empty. No tourists. No staff. Nobody. Just him wandering through…

fox2detroit.com - Detroit Auto Show announces new interactive experience at this year's event
Detroit Auto Show announces new interactive experience at this year's event
FOX 2 Detroit

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show will feature a new interactive experience. This will feature science and technology, problem-solving, and more to the floor of the auto show. This year's Detroit Auto Show will feature numerous interactive activities as…

computerweekly.com - Cliff Saran - Accenture acquires UK AI firm linked to Vote Leave campaign | Computer Weekly
Accenture acquires UK AI firm linked to Vote Leave campaign | Computer Weekly
ComputerWeekly.com

Accenture has acquired UK artificial intelligence (AI) firm Faculty, bolstering its AI pool with 400 experts as it expands its services to help businesses deliver value from AI initiatives. Through the acquisition, Faculty's enterprise decision…

pcgamer.com - Jody Macgregor - Fallout Season 2 Episode 4 recap: 'More matching jackets
Fallout Season 2 Episode 4 recap: 'More matching jackets
PC Gamer

Please note: major spoilers for Fallout Season 2 Episode 4! Remember the Operation Anchorage DLC for Fallout 3? Remember how it kind of sucked? Well, it sucks even more for Cooper Howard and Charlie Whiteknife to actually live through instead of…

marketbeat.com - Dupont Capital Management Corp Sells 1,623 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. $META
Dupont Capital Management Corp Sells 1,623 Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. $META
MarketBeat

Dupont Capital Management Corp reduced its position in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…

marketbeat.com - 847 Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Acquired by Financial Consulate Inc.
847 Shares in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Acquired by Financial Consulate Inc.
MarketBeat

Financial Consulate Inc. purchased a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 847 shares of the…

gamespot.com - Phil Hornshaw - 25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2026
25 Best First-Person Shooters You Can't Miss In 2026
GameSpot

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Since the genre was first conceived, first-person shooters have pushed the envelope of how video games can create…

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