Apple is planning to support third-party virtual reality (VR) game controllers on its Apple Vision Pro headset, a move aimed at improving the gaming experience and potentially boosting sales. According to reports, the company has partnered with Sony Group Corp. to make this happen. The partnership will enable the use of popular VR controllers like … Read more
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Federal Reserve officials appear poised to cut interest rates this month, with data showing strong job growth in November despite a slowdown in October. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, but the labor market remains in good shape. The US added 227,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a hurricane-impacted slowdown in October. However, the … Read more
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has issued an open letter to US Representative Steny Hoyer, warning of a $3.08 billion shortfall in funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The program aims to replace insecure wireless equipment from Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and ZTE. The program is facing a critical funding shortage, … Read more
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Alexandre Pantoja solidified his position as the UFC flyweight champion by submitting challenger Kai Asakura in the second round of their fight at UFC 310. The victory marked Pantoja’s third successful title defense. Asakura, a Japanese newcomer, showcased impressive speed and striking skills early on, but Pantoja absorbed the blows and countered … Read more
Meta is investing $10 billion in its largest artificial intelligence data center yet, located in northeast Louisiana, as the company expands its operations under Elon Musk’s leadership. The 4 million square foot facility will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs when completed in 2030. Governor Jeff Landry has hailed the project as … Read more
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is still exploring interstellar space, but its power supply is dwindling. The spacecraft, now over 47 years old, has been sending back data to Earth despite its limited energy resources. A team of engineers and scientists is working hard to maintain the probe’s operation by turning off nonessential systems. Despite … Read more
The US government has approved the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to a Microsoft-operated facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its partnership with Emirati AI firm G42. The move comes after Microsoft invested $1.5 billion in G42 earlier this year, giving the US company a minority stake and board seat. … Read more
This year was dominated by indie games and a new MMO, taking up most of my gaming time. I’m okay with that. What A Gamer Would Have Gotten For Christmas In 2001 is still an enjoyable experience, offering quietly haunting gameplay in a Pacific Northwest backdrop. Pacific Drive features satisfying roguelite gameplay and a semi-sentient … Read more
Two billionaires with vast resources are investing heavily in space exploration, believing humanity’s survival depends on life beyond Earth. Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos envisions moving polluting industries to space to preserve the planet. In contrast, Elon Musk sees inhabiting space as a way for humans to live on if a cataclysm strikes Earth. Bezos … Read more