Bose shuts down AR development

Yet another company’s augmented reality strategy is running into trouble. Protocol reports that Bose is winding down its AR program after it fell short of goals. Important AR team members have left the company, and support for third-party developers…

FYI, Flushing The Toilet May Spray Coronavirus Particles Around

Scientists say “toilet plume” might fling the virus in the air, so take precautions in the bathroom.

Nebraska Democrats Renounce Their Senate Pick Over Sexual Harassment

The party said its state executive committee voted unanimously to withdraw all of its resources from Janicek’s campaign.

15 Tweets That Sum Up Father’s Day During A Pandemic

These quarantine tweets show how the dad-centric holiday is in the age of coronavirus.

Virginia Democrats Could Elect The First Black Physician To Congress

Dr. Cameron Webb is fighting to bring health care reform to the state’s largest district. He could make history.

It's Hard to Imagine Ever Finding a Smaller Travel Mouse Than This

As handy as a built-in trackpad is, there are many laptop users who absolutely despise the option. To them, a mouse is still the only way to push a cursor around, and for those times when they have to travel, the surprisingly tiny CheerPod packs an impressive amount of functionality into a pocket-friendly device…

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VW pumps $200 million more into battery tech that could double EV range

Volkswagen has tripled its stake in a solid-state battery specialist, counting on high-density batteries that promise longer range and shorter charging times being the key to driving EVs into the mass market. The German automaker had already taken a stake in US company QuantumScape, worth more than $100 million. Now, it’s adding up to $200 million more. “The goal is … Continue reading

Only a few dozen advanced alien civilizations may live in our galaxy

Humans have long fantasized about other intelligent beings that may live in our vast universe, ones who may live on habitable planets similar to Earth. With hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way and an estimated several billion potentially habitable exoplanets, it is hard to guess how many intelligent alien civilizations may be near us. As it turns … Continue reading

Kingdom Hearts spin-off game will put rhythm skills to the test

If you’ve still got a hankering for Kingdom Hearts even after Kingdom Hearts 3, then we’ve got some good news for you: the franchise is returning this year with a new game. Before you get too excited, you should know that this isn’t a new action RPG game like we’d expect from the series. Instead, it’s a rhythm game, which … Continue reading

Etsy app adds AR to help you with art placement

Etsy is helping customers preview wall art in their own spaces with a new augmented reality feature on its iOS app. So, you no longer have to rely on imagination alone when wondering if a certain art print would look good above your couch.Etsy, an on…