Month: January 2025
Google launches a ‘neutral’ Chromium development fund
Google launched Chromium alongside its Chrome web browser in 2008. It’s the open-source infrastructure that powers Chrome and many other browsers built on it, including Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. In addition to Google, there are already several notable companies on board with the initiative, including Meta, Microsoft, and Opera.…
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X’s Grok AI assistant is now a standalone app
Grok, the AI assistant that’s for some reason baked into X, is now available as a standalone app. Like the version that exists as a tab on the social media platform, the Grok app can be used to generate images, summarize text and answer questions, with a conversational tone xAI,…
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This haptic vest might be my new favorite Meta Quest 3 accessory
The bHaptics vest and sleeves let you feel VR Compatible with Meta Quest 3, PC VR and PSVR 2 I’ve tried them, and I love them I adore VR and the incredibly immersive experiences it can facilitate through headsets such as the Meta Quest 3. But despite everything VR headsets…
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I tried Sony’s Xyn 3D headset prototype with a unique mixed reality feature, and it’s a blast to build worlds in it
Sony’s new XR headset is all about creating content The new Xyn sub-brand covers 3D scanning and creation It’s similar to other headsets, with one major design difference Even without unveiling its next-generation Bravia TV lineup, Sony still has a pretty packed CES 2025. Case in point is Xyn, a…
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The Honda Zero EVs look even more compelling up close
Honda released one of the more interesting concepts at last year’s CES with two Honda Zero prototypes: the Saloon and the Space-Hub. It promised to come back in a year with something a little closer to production. But rather than temper those space-age design elements, Honda leaned into them. Way…
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US Air Force chooses Verizon for network upgrades, despite Salt Typhoon intrusions
Verizon has secured a major US Air Force contract, despite recent security issues The contract will see Verizon delivering 5G network upgrades to bases across the US The win comes despite recent network breach by foreign hacker Verizon has announced it will be providing the US Air Force with 5G…
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