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Elon Musk says Twitter should be ready for new CEO by end of year
/ ‘I’m guessing probably towards the end of the year would be good timing to find someone else to run the company.’
Sony’s PSVR2 teardowns reveal how the headset tracks the Sense controllers
/ The PSVR2’s Sense controllers include a hidden ring of IR LEDs. The PlayStation VR2 headset can track the accompanying Sense controllers thanks to a bunch of IR LEDs hidden in the orb-shaped controllers, according to new teardown videos Sony posted Tuesday evening. Under the Sense controller cover, the controller itself has a ring of 14 IR LEDs and three placed elsewhere for tracking, as shown in the Sense teardown video. “These infrared lights are used by the VR headset’s tracking camera to detect the controller’s position and orientation,” Sony’s Takeshi Igarashi, who also designed the DualSense controller, explains in the video. “The LEDs have been placed in optimal locations to ensure they are accurately detected no matter what direction the controller is facing.” And the cover on th...
Tweetbot’s creators added an edit button to their Mastodon client
/ Ivory, the Mastodon app from the developers behind Tweetbot, now comes with the ability to report users and posts as well.
Amazon’s weird toaster-shaped robotaxi hits the road in a ‘first’ for the company
/ Zoox said its steering wheel- and pedal-less autonomous vehicle is the first ‘purpose-built’ robotaxi to operate on public roads.
Quick fixes: how to make your Chromebook’s screen rotate
/ If the screen doesn’t switch in tablet mode, there are a couple of ways to fix the problem. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The full story One of the nice things about many Chromebooks is that you can fold the keyboard back (or detach it) and use it as a tablet. However, something may occasionally go wrong so that when you try to use it as a tablet and physically rotate it, the screen on your Chromebook won’t make the 90-degree rotation that you need. This can be really irritating — but there are a couple of very easy ways to adjust it. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>...
OnePlus 11 5G review: a great phone that’s a tough sell
The price is right for the OnePlus 11 5G — $699 to be exact — but after a tumultuous few years for the company, is anyone buying? Share this story Who among us didn’t pick up a new pandemic hobby only to lose interest a couple of years later? Only OnePlus didn’t pick up furniture upcycling — instead, it’s spent the last few years trying to reinvent itself as a flagship phone maker rather than a flagship killer. That didn’t really work, so the company is coming back around to a familiar formula: a phone with a big screen, a top-tier chipset, and a price low enough to undercut most of the flagship competition. It’s largely a success. The OnePlus 11 5G is a fast, smooth performer, with a $699 price that’s in line with its feature set. The company has also fixed some of the shortcomings ...
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...
