Author: Randall

Fable’s ‘Wolves in the Walls’ VR is about more than virtual reality

[ad_1] Lucy, and the technology behind her, are Fable’s true focus now — interactive virtual beings that you can interact with across AR, VR, phones and just about every other computing platform. The first episode of The Wolves in Walls, which premiered at Sundance last year, was Fable’s initial push towards this concept. But the […]

The Morning After: A simpler Gmail

[ad_1] Snap.There’s a Thanos-themed Easter egg hiding in Google Search Open the Google homepage and search for “Thanos.” Then, click the Infinity Gauntlet that appears in the supervillain’s Knowledge Graph card. Wait for it.Galaxy Fold review: A lot of money for a prototype After spending a week with the Galaxy Fold, Christopher Velazco found a […]

United covers over the cameras on its in-flight entertainment systems

[ad_1] Just because airlines don’t want passengers video chatting from phones while they’re in the air doesn’t mean there was never a thought of selling it as a service, and as a result some airplanes have seat-back entertainment systems with a camera embedded. However, even if they’re not plugged into a service, privacy-conscious fliers have […]

Stream select Tribeca Film Festival talks live on Facebook

[ad_1] The Tribeca Film Festival is underway, and it’s live-streaming a handful of its talks. Through the festival’s Facebook page, you can watch conversations with celebs like Queen Latifah, Michael J. Fox, Denis Leary, Ali Wong and Tiffany Haddish. You can also catch cast members from In Living Color, who will reunite to reflect on […]

FBI, DHS task forces to address election security are now permanent

[ad_1] In response to questions after a speech Friday in front of the Council on Foreign Relations, FBI director Christopher Wray called Russian efforts using social media to influence elections in the US “pretty much a 365-days-a-year” threat. According to the New York Times, an unnamed senior official said that a Foreign Influence Task Force […]

Intel is trying to sell its smartphone-modem business

[ad_1] Now, Intel is pivoting and looking to offload its smartphone-modem business as a whole, according to WSJ. Apple is still a possible buyer, though a few other companies have expressed interest and Intel is working with Goldman Sachs to facilitate negotiations. The deal will likely be worth a few billion dollars, though it’s all […]

Ford under criminal investigation for miscalculating vehicle emissions

[ad_1] In February, Ford launched its own investigation into emissions testing practices at the prompting of employees who noticed inconsistencies in results. The whistleblowers believe that Ford may have been miscalculating “road load,” or factors that affect a car while it is traveling. That includes aerodynamic drag and tire resistance. A lab test that doesn’t […]

SEC, Elon Musk reach an agreement about his tweeting

[ad_1] Ever since Elon Musk tweeted about taking Tesla private his use of the platform has been troublesome in the government’s eyes, but today the CEO reached an amended agreement with the SEC. According to Reuters, if a judge approves the deal then charges of contempt in his earlier settlement will be dropped. It requires […]

National Geographic is bringing an Antarctic adventure to Oculus Quest

[ad_1] Using the Oculus Touch controllers, you’ll be able to set up camp, form a wind barricade and zip up your tent to help you get a sense of what it might be like to survive such a tough environment. The National Geographic Partners Immersive Experiences team has been working with Oculus and VR/AR studio […]