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Bigscreen Introduces “World’s Smallest” VR Headset
Bigscreen, which launched its VR social platform in 2016 with now over 6 million users across Meta Quest and Valve Index, is now introducing its very own "Beyond" virtual reality headset it claims to be the world's smallest. Weighing in at under 127 grams, compared to rivals such as the popular Oculus Quest 2 (approximately 500 grams) and streamlined HTC Vive Flow (189g), the Bigscreen Beyond is custom-fitted to each customer who are asked to send in face scans prior to purchase.In terms of specs, the Bigscreen Beyond is equipped with MicroOLED displays combined with advanced pancake optics which deliver 5120 x 2560 pixel resolution, refresh rates of up to 90 Hz, and a 90° × 93° field of view. The headset itself is equipped with stereo microphones, a proximity sensor, replaceable cable, an...
If Google Photos is broken for you on iOS, you’re not alone
/ Several users have reported that the app crashes almost instantly when they try to open it.
T-Mobile suffers major network outage across US
/ Disruptions were reported all over the country, with many customers unable to place calls or send texts. Retiring network chief Neville Ray cited a “3rd party fiber interruption issue” as the cause.
TikTok Is Reportedly Working on a Feature To Let Creators Paywall Videos
TikTok is reportedly devising a new way to help creators make money. The platform is currently working on developing a paywall feature, according to The Information.Citing sources close to the matter, the publication reports that the feature would allow select creators to charge $1 USD, or a price of their choice, for access to a given video. It’s not totally clear how the system would work or exactly who would be eligible to paywall their content.The report arrives amid TikTok’s scramble to expand its audience post-pandemic. While the app was once the most visited site globally at the peak of the pandemic, its audience growth in the U.S. – which The Information calls “the world’s biggest market for online advertising” – has stalled.Along with the paywall feature, TikTok is reportedly plan...
Twitter is just showing everyone all of Elon’s tweets now
/ Is your Twitter feed suddenly all-Elon Musk, too? a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Screenshot: Emma Roth / The Verge For many of us, Twitter’s “For You” is full of tweets and replies to tweets from Elon Musk. Not everyone is getting the Elon-first feed, but on Monday afternoon, more than a few people noticed something was different. Several of us here at The Verge are seeing more Musk replies than usual, and I personally counted five at the very top of my feed, with many more sprinkled in between tweets from other users. The same is true for some accounts that don’t even follow E...
Ram 1500 REV loses the prototype’s gimmicks and looks like an electric Ram
/ The new Ram 1500 REV debuted during a Super Bowl LVII ad but won’t appear on the road until “late 2024.” a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Stellantis Stellantis revealed its new Ram 1500 REV electric truck with an ad during the Super Bowl yesterday, and it’s not looking quite like the lean-roofed, futuristic brute concept that the automaker shared last month. The preproduction Ram 1500 REV now looks very similar to the current gas-powered Ram pickup trucks on the road today. Even the interior, including the infotainment screen, would look wholly familiar to recent Ram owner...
The Apple Watch Ultra returns to its all-time low price
/ Plus, we found deals on Bose’s unique audio sunglasses and the Bose Frames Tempo, as well as Anker’s powerful and portable 30-watt Nano 3 charger. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Welcome to a new week, dear readers! Today, we’re starting off our roundup with an excellent deal that more adventurous Apple aficionados out there will love. Right now, the most capable smartwatch Apple’s ever made — the Apple Watch Ultra— is currently $729.99 at Amazon (for select customers) at checkout as well as at Costco for members through February 14th....
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra Gets a BMW M3-Inspired Makeover
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, and now it has been given an automotive-themed reworking courtesy of BMW's M division.Inspired by the iconic BMW M3, the new device incorporates all the internals and design features of the new Galaxy S23 Ultra, but now features the external body modeled on the M3. In doing so, BMW and Samsung created a hard shell that imagines the new-generation M3's grilles, sitting alongside roundels and branding. Upon boot-up, the screen has been customized to fit the BMW theme, displaying the BMW M colors.Elsewhere, a die-cast hard-body model has been made in the theme of the BMW E30 M3, finished in the car's instantly-recognizable shade of "Brilliant Red." For the model, the classic "Kidney Grille" design works the front alongside a licens...
The long-delayed Dead Island 2 is launching a week sooner
/ The zombie-slaying sequel will now release on April 21st.
Arlo’s security cameras will keep free cloud storage for existing customers after all
/ Following significant backlash when it announced that it was discontinuing its legacy seven-day cloud storage service, Arlo’s CEO says the feature now isn’t going away. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Netgear Security camera company Arlo is reversing course on its controversial decision to apply a retroactive end-of-life policy to many of its popular home security cameras. On Friday, Arlo CEO Matthew McRae posted a thread on Twitter, announcing that the company will not remove free storage of videos for existing customers and that it is extending the EOL dates for older c...
The Flash’s first trailer gives new meaning to ‘world’s finest’
/ Michael Keaton’s Batman and Sasha Calle’s Supergirl seem to be the main event in the new trailer for DC Studios’ The Flash. It’s still hard to believe that Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Flash is actually happening given its years of production setbacks and star Ezra Miller’s recent brushes with the police related to a number of troubling situations. Scandals be damned, The Flash is on its way, but by the look of the movie’s first trailer, Miller’s Barry Allen isn’t going to be the real big-ticket draw here. Loosely based on DC’s Flashpoint comics event, director Andy Muschietti’s The Flash will follow Barry across the multiverse as he embarks on a haphazard journey into the past, where he hopes to prevent his mother’s death. By tapping into the power of the Speed Force, it’s (relatively) ...
DJI Unveils Upgraded Mini 2 SE Drone
DJI has officially announced its new Mini 2 SE drone. Perfect for beginners looking for an entry point into drone piloting, the palm-sized DJI Mini 2 SE weighs less than 249 grams and allows for up to 31 minutes of flight time with its Intelligent Flight Battery.A number of upgrades are included in the second iteration of the entry-level Mini SE drone, most notably including OcuSync 2.0 protocol which doubles the drone's range to up to 10 km (approximately 6.2 miles). Creative features such as QuickShots and Panorma photos are included through the 2.7K camera, and the Mini 2 Se is also compatible with almost all of the first-gen drone's accessories. Additional upgrades include an improved DJI RC-N1 remote controller and more support for in-depth camera functions.Take a look at the DJI Mini...
