Top Facebook Consultant Admits That the Metaverse Is Absolutely Terrible

“There’s a bunch that I’m grumpy about.” Carmack Unscripted Meta advisor John Carmack — the digital pioneer behind the blockbuster videogame “Doom” — isn’t impressed with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the “metaverse.” “There’s a bunch that I’m grumpy about,” he said during “Carmack Unscripted” — a dedicated hour featured at Facebook-turned-Meta’s Connect 2022… Continue reading Top Facebook Consultant Admits That the Metaverse Is Absolutely Terrible

Russia Accused of Pelting Ukraine Capital With “Kamikaze” Drones

The future of warfare is here — and it’s terrifying. Kamikaze Drones Ukraine is asking its Western allies for more weapons after accusing Russia of using both homemade and Iranian-manufactured “kamikaze drones.” As CNN reports, Ukraine is accusing Russia of targeting its capital of Kyiv with small, self-destructing drones, as well as the cities of Vinnytsia,… Continue reading Russia Accused of Pelting Ukraine Capital With “Kamikaze” Drones

China ve un vigoroso desarrollo de su industria manufacturera

BEIJING, 13 de octubre de 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Informe de People’s Daily: La producción industrial china de valor agregado creció de 20,9 billones de yuanes (3,1 billones de dólares) en 2012 a 37,3 billones de yuanes en 2021, con una tasa de crecimiento anual promedio del 6,3 por ciento. Durante el mismo período, la producción… Continue reading China ve un vigoroso desarrollo de su industria manufacturera

China vê desenvolvimento vigoroso de sua indústria transformadora

PEQUIM, 14 de outubro de 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Um relatório do People’s Daily: A produção industrial de valor agregado da China cresceu de 20,9 trilhões de yuans (3,1 trilhões de dólares) em 2012 para 37,3 trilhões de yuans em 2021, com uma taxa média de crescimento anual de 6,3%. Durante o mesmo período, a produção… Continue reading China vê desenvolvimento vigoroso de sua indústria transformadora

DoIT focuses on electric vehicles and net-zero sustainable industries

Collaborating with manufacturers to incubate start-ups and business opportunities TAIPEI, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs today (Oct 13) kicked off the Discovering Technology Treasures exhibit at the Innovation Pilot pavilion at the 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo. The exhibit, at the Taipei World Trade Center… Continue reading DoIT focuses on electric vehicles and net-zero sustainable industries

Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world

Google’s elaborate video chat booths will soon exist as more than just a clever design exercise. Ars Technica reports the company will start installing Project Starline prototypes in some of its corporate partners’ offices for “regular” tests later this year. In other words, Google will see how its “magic windows” work beyond on-campus demos. Program… Continue reading Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real world

Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions

One of the great things about Twitter is that you can reach out to any public user with a quick @ mention to their username. One of the worst things about Twitter is that it’s all too easy to abuse that feature. But it turns out, the bird network may be working on a way to… Continue reading Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions

Samsung’s One UI 5 update is largely about personalization

Samsung has revealed more details about One UI 5, the updated user interface it will begin rolling out to devices later this month. Galaxy S22-series devices will be the first to get the update. The company is placing an even bigger focus on personalization, including on the lock screen. You’ll be able to select up… Continue reading Samsung’s One UI 5 update is largely about personalization

FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage

Don’t worry that you might not be allowed to slip an Apple AirTag into your luggage for your next flight. As The Points Guy notes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that AirTags are allowed on checked baggage. Any item tracker whose battery has under 0.3g of lithium is clear to fly. You can… Continue reading FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage

Porsche Macan EV delayed due to VW software woes

The launch of the new Porsche Macan electric SUV has been delayed for a year because of slower than expected software development within the wider Volkswagen Group. The Macan EV will be one of the first production cars to use Porsche and Audi’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, but Porsche has now confirmed that it… Continue reading Porsche Macan EV delayed due to VW software woes