[ad_1] The news comes as no surprise, considering the tightening cadence of bad news recently. After the World Health Organization officially declared the widespread novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, the California Department of Public Health recommended that “large public gatherings that include 250 people or more” be postponed or cancelled, making a show […]
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Looxid adapts its VR brain monitor for Oculus Rift S
[ad_1] The attachment sits just above the goggles of the Oculus Rift S, allowing the nine EEG electrodes to make contact with the user’s forehead. It looks like a natural fit — the video shows the user dodging some enemy fire in a VR game and the unit doesn’t wobble at all. The Oculus Rift […]
Windows 10’s Your Phone app will let you copy-paste to Samsung devices
[ad_1] To activate the feature, a user simply has to toggle it on in Settings. Once it’s on, they can copy-paste text and images by using the familiar CTRL+C and CTRL+V commands or by tapping and holding the phone’s screen. In addition, users can now switch off their mobile device’s display while using the app’s […]
Microsoft issues emergency Windows 10 patch for leaked vulnerability
[ad_1] The security hole exists in Microsoft’s Server Message block (SMB) protocol on recent 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 both on the client and server sides. Researchers from Microsoft and elsewhere labeled it critical because the compromise of a single machine could compromise others on the same network. Microsoft said that there’s no […]
Google explains the complex tech behind the Pixel 4’s gesture radar
[ad_1] Soli’s short-range radar can essentially do two things: detect your presence to prepare the screen for face unlock, and read swiping or tapping gestures performed in the air above the phone. However, in order to make the antennae small enough for a smartphone, the radar is geared to detect motion rather than shapes. That […]
Niantic cancels ‘Pokémon Go’ and ‘Wizards Unite’ community days
[ad_1] Both titles, as well as Ingress, are designed to get people out and about, exploring their local area and teaming up in groups. That’s the opposite to what people should be doing in the face of a pandemic, with people urged to isolate and reduce close contact with others wherever possible. Community days even […]
Washington state approves stronger facial recognition regulations
[ad_1] The House and the Senate originally couldn’t agree on the language used for Senate Bill 6280. After a series of negotiations, though, they were able to decide on a final version of the bill, which the lawmakers say is “one of the first and most comprehensive laws to regulate facial recognition technology in the […]
All Call of Duty League matches for 2020 will be online-only events
[ad_1] The Call of Duty League holds tournament-style events across the country hosted by participating teams in their cities. It’s clear that changes have to be made to ensure both the players’ and the spectators’ safety. The good news is that the online-only matches will still be livestreamed — if you’ll recall, the company teamed […]
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 2 has ANC and improved battery life
[ad_1] The biggest addition here is ANC. Sennheiser says this new feature will go beyond the passive noise isolation that the first version offered so that you can “enjoy incredible high-fidelity sound even in noisy environments.” The handy Transparent Hearing feature is back, and you can fine-tune how much outside noise you let in with […]
Vudu’s ‘Lists’ feature helps you organize your video collection
[ad_1] Vudu has just introduced a new lists feature that will finally let users organize their selection of movies and TV shows. Instead of just sorting them through release date or alphabetical order, you can now sift through your collection via customized categories and lists. Think of it as a mix playlist, but for your […]