hardware
Oculus confirms multiple prototype AR glasses, development of live maps
Posted in Business, Hardware on 30th Sep, 2019
by Alex Muller
Facebook already has a few working prototypes for AR glasses, which will go beyond VR in enabling people to share both real and virtual spaces with each other, a less isolating experience.
Humm unveils wearable that stimulates your brain to improve memory
Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 22nd Aug, 2019
by Alex Muller
The Berkeley, California-based company said it measured a 20% improvement in working memory and a rate of learning that was 120 times faster than a placebo after a 15-minute session with the wearable patch.
Intel confirms Apple’s $1 billion smartphone modem business acquisition
Posted in Business, Hardware on 26th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
According to Intel, the transaction means Apple will hold over 17,000 wireless technology patents, including both Intel- and Apple-developed innovations.
Intel: New chip materials will enable massive AI research gains
Posted in Business, Hardware, Software on 12th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
This burgeoning interest in “edge AI” has to an extent outpaced hardware, much of which is practically incapable of accomplishing tasks better suited to a datacenter.
June Steam hardware survey: The Rift-Vive gap shrinks … sort of
Posted in Games, Hardware on 7th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The Oculus Rift still leads the charge with 44.12% of the overall VR headset use on Steam. Pairing the 40.76% share that HTC Vive has with the 1.66% share of the Vive Pro, HTC is at 42.42%. That’s a difference of just 1.7% between the two headsets.