Author: Zach_Wilson
Movella brings professional motion tracking to virtual streamers
Movella, a provider of professional motion capture solutions, has launched Obskur, an all-in-one platform that provides virtual streamers (also known as “Vtubers”) with body tracking technology that’s typically reserved for industries like film and game development. There are two parts to the Obskur platform: a free OBS-like streaming application built…
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Microsoft’s Bing Chat is coming to a mobile device near you
Earlier in 2023, it was revealed that Microsoft was testing out Bing Chat on third-party browsers like Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. Now the tech giant announced that it would not only be bringing Bing Chat to these browsers but to mobile devices as well. With this move,…
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Ikea actually got a decent grade for its sustainable shipping goals
Report cards are out for retailers’ climate goals, specifically when it comes to tackling the pollution from their shipping. Compared to other retail giants, Ikea managed to get surprisingly high scores. With a B+ grade overall, Ikea stands out among the 17 other rated companies, which all received D or F…
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Netflix is making it easier to give a show a thumbs-up when you’re watching on mobile
Netflix is adding a way to give a thumbs-up, double thumbs-up, or thumbs-down to a show or movie while you’re watching it on mobile, which could give you an easier way to teach the streaming service’s algorithms about your viewing preferences. With this new change, when you tap the screen…
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Google has a super-secure new way to safeguard your Pixel phone or tablet
Google has revealed a new security feature for its Pixel phones and tablet line to guarantee that the models you buy haven’t been tampered with. Pixel Binary Transparency lets users check for themselves that the Android factory image is genuine and hasn’t been tampered with somewhere along the supply chain…
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Where to preorder Sony’s new Spider-Man PS5 console and accessories
Preorders for Sony’s upcoming limited edition Spider-Man PlayStation 5 console and some of its matching accessories are still available. The themed setup can be bought as a full bundle with a disc-equipped PS5, a digital code for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and a matching controller for $599.99. Or, if you already…
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