Hands-on: ‘UNDERDOGS’ is a Smashing Good Time and an Innovative Approach to VR Mech Combat

UNDERDOGS is an upcoming VR mech brawler that takes the veteran indie VR studio behind Racket: Nx in an ambitious new direction. It was clear all the way back in 2018…

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HTC is Sending a VR Headset to the ISS to Support Astronaut Mental Health

Virtual reality is already being used on the ground to help prepare astronauts for the rigors of space, although now HTC says it’s sending its standalone VR headset Vive Focus…

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This AI can tell if your home is wasting energy — just by looking at it

Two researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a deep-learning algorithm that could make it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify energy-wasting homes — a significant source of greenhouse…

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World-first AI safety deal exposes agenda set in Silicon Valley, critics say

A world-first declaration on AI that was agreed on Wednesday will have no real impact and has been manipulated by big tech, critics say. The statement was signed by 28 countries…

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‘Beat Saber’ Surprise-drops new Rolling Stones Music Pack

Beat Saber continues to reel in top tracks for its now classic VR rhythm gameplay. The latest drop is the Rolling Stones Music Pack, bringing 11 of the game’s most…

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Meta begrudgingly launches €9.99 ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram

The effects of the EU’s regulatory crusade on Big Tech are beginning to make themselves known to consumers. Yesterday, Meta launched ad-free subscription services for Facebook and Instagram within the…

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