Nong Vang/Unsplash When I first published this speculative fiction in early 2019, the AR and VR world consisted of an enterprise version of Google Glass, and some large headsets from the likes of Oculus (Meta) and a few smartphone vendors. The AR-dominated reality described in this story was many years into the future. It still… Continue reading The day reality became unbearable: A peek beyond Apple’s AR/VR headset
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iPhone overheating? Here are 8 potential causes and their solutions
Getty Images/Alvaro Lavin I’ve heard from several readers who are concerned that the latest iOS release — iOS 16.5 — has turned their iPhones into portable pocket warmers. And it’s not just a little bit warm. Also: Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips These iPhones become physically hot to the touch… Continue reading iPhone overheating? Here are 8 potential causes and their solutions
Will Apple’s Reality Pro signal the beginning of the immersive internet?
Jason Hiner/ZDNET There are countless reasons to be skeptical about Apple launching its own virtual reality headset. But, there’s one reason to believe Apple thinks it has cracked the code: the fact that it’s actually going to unveil a product at WWDC 2023. Apple only launches into a new category if the world’s largest tech… Continue reading Will Apple’s Reality Pro signal the beginning of the immersive internet?
Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips
Jason Hiner/ZDNET Here we are, yet another iOS release, likely the last major update before the iOS 17 is unveiled at WWDC 2023, and some iPhone owners are once again experiencing battery issues. Along with a bunch of fixes, new features, and over three dozen security fixes, does the new iOS 16.5 update improve or… Continue reading Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips
I found the Goldilocks of portable power stations (and it’s currently on sale)
EcoFlow River 2 Max. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I love power stations. They’re the off-grid adventurer’s answer to the power bank. They’re a huge box of batteries that can be used to charge USB devices and run gadgets that need AC power. But power stations can be big, weighty things. That’s fine if you have a vehicle… Continue reading I found the Goldilocks of portable power stations (and it’s currently on sale)
Why you need a batteryless jump starter (and how it works)
A batteryless jump starter is maintenance-free and needs no charging prior to use. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Car troubles strike when you least expect them, and the three most common reasons to call a tow truck or roadside assistance are a flat battery, a flat tire, or no fuel. When it comes to a flat battery, numerous… Continue reading Why you need a batteryless jump starter (and how it works)
These mushroom-based chips could power your devices and help save our planet
Researchers at the Johannes Kepler University in Austria have been able to replace unrecyclable plastic in the substrate of electronic chips and batteries with the skin of the Ganoderma lucidum species of mushroom Doris Danninger, Johannes Kepler University In the last few years, mushrooms have become truly magical. They’ve become a favorite vegan substitute for… Continue reading These mushroom-based chips could power your devices and help save our planet
Drive across this border with a QR code, no passport needed
Getty Images/Oscar Wong Singapore will begin letting travelers drive through its border checkpoints with a QR code next year, removing the need for passports. The move aims to ease immigration clearance between the country and its northern neighbour, Malaysia, at two land checkpoints located in Tuas and Woodlands. Also: Here’s how to keep your home… Continue reading Drive across this border with a QR code, no passport needed
The best backup cameras of 2023
Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera tech specs: Screen size: 4.3 inches | Installation type: Dashboard mount, surface mount | The real angle of view: 110 degrees | Range: 33 feet | Power source: Reverse light | Image quality: 480P | Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.5 x 3.4 inches The Auto-Vox CS2 Backup Camera gets our vote for the best backup camera. In addition… Continue reading The best backup cameras of 2023
Logitech’s Project Ghost draws on old camera tricks for better video meetings today
June Wan/ZDNET I recently got a chance to check out Logitech’s Project Ghost, a video-conferencing booth that the company first unveiled in January and has now accelerated the development of for private demos and user feedback. It’s reminiscent of Google’s Project Starline, another roomy adaptation of the standard laptop-webcam combo for virtual calls. The goal… Continue reading Logitech’s Project Ghost draws on old camera tricks for better video meetings today