Month: December 2022
Epic Games’ app that turns photos into 3D models now available on iOS
Epic Games released RealityScan for iOS today. The free app, previously available in a closed beta, lets anyone scan real-world objects with their phone and turn them into high-fidelity 3D models. The app is the fruit of Epic’s purchase of Capturing Reality, a company specializing in photogrammetry software. Like the…
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You can earn money through Discord now
Discord is expanding its server subscription program, allowing more creators to start charging subscription fees for premium access and perks. Community servers in the US have the capability to enable subscriptions provided they meet the minimum criteria. There also appear to be additional criteria similar to the stipulations required to…
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Here’s How One TikToker’s Video Ignited The Balenciaga Ad Campaign Controversy
By the next day, Tucker Carlson, citing Libs of TikTok, was condemning the ads on Fox News, using anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric. On Nov. 22, Balenciaga pulled the campaign and issued two apologies. On Saturday, Nov. 27, Kanye West publicly called out celebrities for not speaking out on Balenciaga, a…
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5G will reach one billion subscribers this year
Audio player loading… New research from Ericsson expects 5G subscriptions on smartphones to reach one billion by the end of 2022, with providers driving adoption despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. By 2028, the number of 5G subscriptions will pass five billion, according to Ericsson’s report (opens in new tab), which…
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Nvidia’s melted power cables are an Nvidia problem, PCI standards body suggests
Members are reminded that PCI-SIG specifications provide necessary technical information for interoperability and do not attempt to address proper design, manufacturing methods, materials, safety testing, safety tolerances or workmanship. When implementing a PCI-SIG specification, Members are responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing, including safety testing, of their products. Source
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Bizarre SiriusXM code flaw accused of unlocking smart vehicles
Audio player loading… UPDATE: A spokesperson for SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services has told TechRadar Pro that the flaw was reported through its bug bounty program and fixed within 24 hours of the initial report. A code flaw that could have been exploited to allow criminals access to connected vehicles has…
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