The complex optics involved with putting a screen an inch away from the eye in VR headsets could make for smartglasses that correct for vision problems. These prototype “autofocals” from Stanford rese…
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7 Ways to Group Video Chat While You Wait for That FaceTime Update
This past spring, Apple demoed a version of FaceTime that would support group video chat for up to 32 people at once. The update was supposed to come with the official release of iOS 12 this fall—but …
Citizens Bank set to open new corporate headquarters
Citizens Bank is set to unveil its new corporate headquarters in Rhode Island this week. WPRI-TV reports a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 123-acre campus is scheduled for Tuesday. According to Citize…
NBC reporter Peter Alexander's Twitter account apparently hacked to post Turkey propaganda
Hackers apparently took control of NBC News national correspondent Peter Alexander’s Twitter account Sunday morning, posting Turkish propaganda as well as threats against President Trump. The ac…
Going where no president has gone before, Trump wants Space Force by 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to usher in a new “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the military by 2020, but the propos…
Lawsuits accuse Tesla's Musk of fraud over tweets, going-private proposal
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc and Chief Executive Elon Musk were sued twice on Friday by investors who said they fraudulently engineered a scheme to squeeze short-sellers, including through Musk’s propo…
Sony’s 10″ Digital Paper Tablet is an ultra-light reading companion that needs to do more
Last year I had a good time comparing Sony’s DPT-RP1 with the home-grown reMarkable. They both had their strengths and weaknesses, and one of the Sony’s was that the thing was just plain big. They’ve …
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: How to Watch Live Stream, Date, Start Time
Galaxy lovers, rejoice! Samsung’s big summer show, Galaxy Unpacked, kicks off today. The event sets the stage for Samsung’s newest suite of consumer devices, including the long-awaited Gal…