Apple Vision Pro tech specs: Display type: Micro-OLED | Resolution: 3000 x 3800 (approx.) | Refresh rate: 90Hz | Battery life: 2 hours (or tethered) | Weight: N/A | All-in-one: Yes Apple doesn’t market the Vision Pro as a VR headset, but it most definitely is, given its ability to transport users into virtual worlds with a press of a digital crown. While the $3,500 headset is not necessarily geared toward gaming, its work and entertainment use cases may be more than appealing for some, especially if you own one or two of Apple’s other devices.Review: I tried Apple Vision Pro and it’s far ahead of where I expectedFor…
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With the Audeze Maxwell, the company combines elements from its gaming-focused and audiophile-oriented divisions. The result is a wireless headset that delivers a great gaming experience and fantastic audio for music and video. A promising start Right from the get-go, the Audeze Maxwell delivers a promise of high quality. It’s incredibly well built, especially for a product calling itself a “gaming headset.” The absence of plastic results in a weightiness that implies quality, reminiscent of the Apple AirPods Max. However, unlike Apple’s big headphones, the Maxwell is better balanced for a more comfortable fit. The Audeze Maxwell connects to PCs…
Months before Apple unveiled the iPhone 15, we had already seen the first iPhone 16 rumors claiming the 2024 models would be bigger than their predecessors. The iPhone 16 Pro was rumored to feature a 6.3-inch display — a fifth of an inch larger than the screen Apple routinely uses for the smaller Pro model. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will get a similar bump with a 6.9-inch display. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Cheaper, more efficient lithium-ion batteries could be produced by harnessing previously overlooked high pressures generated during the manufacturing process. Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that routine ball milling can cause high pressure effects on battery materials in just a matter of minutes, providing a vital additional variable in the process of synthesizing battery materials. The research, led by Dr. Laura Driscoll, Dr. Elizabeth Driscoll and Professor Peter Slater at the University of Birmingham is published in RSC Energy Environmental Science. The use of ball milling has been a huge area of growth in…
As tech companies begin to monetize generative AI, the creators on whose work it is trained are asking for their fair share. But so far no one can agree on whether or how much artists should be paid. A recent open letter from the Authors Guild signed by more than 8,500 writers, including Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown and Jodi Picoult, urges generative AI companies to cease using their works without proper authorization or compensation. Artists, meanwhile, have brought numerous lawsuits against generative AI vendors like Stability AI, MidJourney, and Microsoft regarding copyright and misuse. Some vendors have pledged to establish…
With Prime Big Deal Days being a little more than one week away, Amazon has kicked things off early by discounting most of its Echo smart speakers. You can get up to 69 percent off Echo devices and bundles right now, and that goes for any Amazon shopping — not just Prime members. Of note is the Echo Dot for $23, a record low that matches its July Prime Day price, and the Echo Dot bundled with a Kasa Smart Plug Mini for just about $1 more. Considering the Echo Dot is one of our favorite smart speakers and the…
Humane, a stealthy software and hardware company, is clearly milking the media hype cycle for all it’s worth. The company’s origin dates all the way back to 2017, when it was founded by former Apple employees, Bethany Bongiorno, Imran Chaudhri. In the intervening half-decade, the firm has been largely shrouded in mystery, as it’s put together the pieces of a mystery wearable, which it promises will leverage AI in unique ways. The company’s been buzzy since it first engaged with the media – well before it offered the slightest bit of insight into what it’s been working on. In spite…
Update: A spokesperson for Sony sent Kotaku a statement regarding the delisted Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic reveal trailer, stating it was due to licensing issues. Here’s what Sony told Kotaku: “As part of normal business, we delist assets with licensed music when the licenses expire.” Curiously, this begs the question: why have the involved parties allowed the license associated with the music of the KOTOR remake reveal trailer to expire? Game Informer will update this story if it learns more. The original story continues below… Sony kicked off a September 2021 PlayStation Showcase by formally revealing a rumored remake of the…
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max extended its reign in our trending chart in week 39 and just last week it’s followed by the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in third as newly announced Xiaomi 13T Pro came just short of making the podium. We then have the other member of the new duo, the vanilla 13T, placed fifth. The Samsung Galaxy A54 is up to sixth, pushing the Redmi Note 13 Pro to seventh. The Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Pro are now down to eight and ninth, respectively, while the Redmi Note 12…
Structure of the intelligent control method for low-carbon operation. Credit: Tianyou Chai et al. A research team led by Professor Tianyou Chai from Northeastern University, China, has developed an innovative intelligent control method for the low-carbon operation of energy-intensive equipment. This research, published in the journal Engineering, presents a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in the process industry. The research team’s method combines mechanism analysis with deep learning, linking control and optimization with prediction, and integrating decision-making with control. By employing setpoint control, self-optimized tuning, and tracking control, the method ensures that the energy consumption per ton is minimized…