I had never put on any type of virtual reality headset other than Google Cardboard when it first came out, and I still was an Android user. That experience was a neat one-off where I looked around in a fake outer space scene and honestly do not remember much else. I let my kids play around, and they were bored with it along with me within five minutes.
I’m sure Apple’s Vision Pro headset will be a nicer experience than a cardboard box, rubber bands, and magnets that constituted the Google Cardboard.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop)&v=4iQmPv_dTI0 I found this NPR Tiny Desk Concert of Fred Again.. from Jarrod Blundy’s HeyDingus blog post of 7 Things This Week and I am so impressed with how creative people can be.
It reminds me of Ed Sheeran’s solo performance of I Don't Care (Live At Abbey Road).
I could watch people create songs by looping themselves for hours, so if you know of any more, please let me know!
In a dramatic twist of fate, Sam Altman, the former boss of OpenAI, was kicked out of his seat by a rebellious board on Friday. But he didn’t stay jobless for long, as Microsoft swooped in to hire him on Monday, the tech titan announced. Meanwhile, Emmett Shear, the ex-CEO of Twitch, the streaming platform where gamers watch other gamers play, will switch sides and join OpenAI. This has been an interesting weekend before a holiday!
Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96.
Married for 77 years. If my wife and I were to do that, we would be married until 2086 and I would be 96 years old.
I could only be so lucky to live such an inspiring life.
— Read on www.
Alphabet is the parent company of Google, one of the most popular and powerful tech companies in the world. You probably use some of their products every day, such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Search. But did you know that Alphabet also has a cloud computing business, which provides online services and storage for other companies and organizations?
Cloud computing is a big deal in the tech industry, because it allows customers to access data and applications from anywhere, without having to buy and maintain their own servers and hardware.
Do you love your Apple Watch? Do you want to make it even more awesome? Well, you’re in luck, because Apple has just released a new feature that lets you double tap your watch face to do all kinds of cool things. Here’s how it works and why you should try it out.
What is Double Tap? Double tap is a new gesture that Apple introduced with watchOS 10.1, the latest software update for Apple Watch.
Apple has announced that it will increase the prices of some of its services in several countries, starting from November 1, 2023. The services affected by the price hike include Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud, and Apple One. If you are a fan of these services, you might want to know how much more you will have to pay and why Apple is doing this. Here are some key points to help you understand the situation.
If you are a fan of Twitter, you might have heard of Pebble T2, a new social media platform that claimed to be a better version of the popular microblogging site. Pebble T2 was launched in 2021 by a group of former Twitter employees who were unhappy with the direction of the company. They wanted to create a platform that was more user-friendly, transparent, and respectful of privacy and free speech.
Apple is known for its sleek and innovative products, but this Halloween, the tech giant is planning to give us a treat that is also 'scary fast'. Apple has announced its second product event of the year, following the launch of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 8 last month. The event, titled 'Scary Fast', will take place on October 30th at 8PM ET / 5PM PT, and will be streamed online only.
Fallout fans, rejoice! The popular post-apocalyptic video game franchise is getting a live-action TV series adaptation on Amazon Prime Video. The series is being developed by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the creators of HBO’s hit sci-fi drama Westworld. Here are some of the details you need to know about this exciting project:
The series will be based on the Fallout universe, which is set in an alternate history where a nuclear war devastated the world in 2077.
Have you ever wondered what happens when you pause your favorite show on Hulu, Peacock, or Max? You might think that nothing much is going on, but in fact, you are being exposed to a new type of advertising that is designed to catch your attention without annoying you too much.
These ads are called “pause ads” and they only appear a few seconds after you stop the action on your own.
Do you hate having to remember passwords for every website and app you use? Do you worry about hackers stealing your passwords and breaking into your accounts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in a new way to sign in to your Amazon account without a password: passkeys.
Passkeys are a new feature that Amazon is rolling out on its website and mobile apps, starting with iOS.
Apple has introduced a new Apple Pencil with a USB-C connector. This new Apple Pencil is more affordable than the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and it is compatible with a wider range of iPads. Features:
USB-C connector for charging and pairing Magnetic attachment to iPad for storage but not for charging Tilt detection but no pressure sensitivity Long battery life Low latency Hover on iPad Pro Pricing:
Apple is one of the most innovative and influential companies in the world, and its products are used by billions of people around the globe. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest Apple news and developments, or if you're looking for thought leadership and inspiration, here are five influencers and thought leaders you should follow:
1. Mark Gurman (@markgurman)
Mark Gurman is a Bloomberg journalist who covers Apple and the tech industry.
Source: NASA Voyager 2, the second of NASA's Voyager probes, has re-established contact with Earth after a brief communications outage. The spacecraft, which is now 19.9 billion kilometers away from Earth, experienced a problem with its attitude control system on July 29. This caused the probe to reorient itself in a way that prevented it from sending or receiving signals.
NASA engineers were able to send a "shout" command to Voyager 2 to reorient itself, and the spacecraft responded by sending a signal back to Earth on August 3.
Elon Musk has said he will talk to Apple CEO Tim Cook about adjusting the 30 percent commission that Apple takes on in-app purchases. Musk, who recently acquired Twitter, is concerned about the high fees that Apple charges for creators who sell subscriptions through the platform. He wants Apple to only take a 30 percent commission on the portion of the payout kept by Twitter. Musk has previously criticized Apple's App Store fees, calling them "
I along with many others have a Google alert setup to notify myself when my name turns up on the web. It is a handy feature that can oftentimes turn up interesting information. I discovered a local race car driver with my same name although he may not be the Ross Chastain that used the wall-ride maneuver to gain positions, it is still intriguing to follow someone just because we share the same name.
I asked Bard to write a blog post about Google IO. It was 1:35p ET, so only just getting started on the Keynote and as you can see below gives an update on announcements that haven't been made yet.
Google I/O 2023: A Look at the Latest Announcements
Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference, where the company showcases its latest products and services. This year's event took place on May 10, 2023, and was livestreamed to developers around the world.
There are so many ways to open and enjoy Apple Playlists, but I just created my favorite way to view and access my Apple-curated mixes, my favorite playlists, and the best radio stations as well as getting notified of when new music is added. When I moved over to Apple products, one of the first things I did was create an Apple Note with links to playlists and radio stations. I thought it was amazing that I could easily link into an app.
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Forget About The Party - Majid Jordan: I discovered this song from The Zane Lowe Show, it really stuck with me as a great background song that has a really chill repeating beat and riff that just gets your head bobbing softly. Creatures (For a While) - 311: 311 has been one of my favorite bands for years and this song always brings me joy.