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This head-tracking spinning chair could make VR less nauseating

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The Roto VR Explorer chair is designed to make VR experiences feel more immersive (and less...
The Roto VR Explorer chair is designed to make VR experiences feel more immersive (and less nauseating) by pairing real-world movements with what’s seen in a headset. By simply spinning a sitting user in place, it’s able to do that in a much smaller footprint than other solutions like the Virtuix Omni treadmill or D...
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Tesla should probably fix more of those whompy wheels, NHTSA says

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Apple’s next big project might be a tabletop robot / iPad

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Disney wants to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit because of a Disney Plus agreement

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Disney wants a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit at a Disney-affiliated restaurant based...
Disney wants a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit at a Disney-affiliated restaurant based on terms of service for the entertainment giant’s website and streaming video services. The company argues that a couple agreed to an arbitration clause when one of them bought tickets to Disney World — and in an...
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Alien: Romulus is a solid franchise tribute plagued by weird optics

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It’s mind-boggling that Alien: Romulus almost wound up debuting on Hulu instead of theaters. The film’s...
It’s mind-boggling that Alien: Romulus almost wound up debuting on Hulu instead of theaters. The film’s intricate set design alone makes it one of the series’ most visually impressive chapters, and its practical effects are a welcome change of pace in a summer blockbuster season that has been dominated by uninspired...
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The best deals on MacBooks right now

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Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes...
Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes and price points. It recently discontinued the M1 MacBook Air to make room for the M3 Air, but some retailers are still selling the last-gen laptop starting at $649 — a far cry from the $2,499 starting price of the latest 16...
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Ford offers free home EV charging for some Texas residents in first-of-its-kind deal

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Ford and TXU Energy, one of Texas’ largest electric providers, have partnered up so customers can...
Ford and TXU Energy, one of Texas’ largest electric providers, have partnered up so customers can get free EV charging at home. Owners of newer Ford EVs and plug-in hybrids who sign up for TXU’s Free EV Miles program can get full credit back on their utility bill if they charge up during TXU’s free 18-hour window.In...
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Our favorite mopping robovac is on sale for nearly its best price to date

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If you like the idea of investing as little effort as possible into mopping your hardwood...
If you like the idea of investing as little effort as possible into mopping your hardwood floors, you might want to check out the current deal on the Narwal Freo X Ultra. Right now, our favorite robot vacuum for mopping is down to its second-best price of $999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon, which is just $50 shy of the al...
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Waymo’s Chinese-made robotaxis face new headwinds thanks to Biden’s tariffs

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Waymo’s plans to expand its robotaxi fleet are facing new roadblocks thanks to the Biden administration’s...
Waymo’s plans to expand its robotaxi fleet are facing new roadblocks thanks to the Biden administration’s trade policies. The Alphabet-owned company had planned to introduce a new robotaxi manufactured by Zeekr, a subsidiary of China’s Geely. The cars are being designed in Sweden (where Geely owns Swedish carmaker V...
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Apple approves iDOS 3 following emulator rule change

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Apple recently rejected DOS emulator iDOS 3 from the App Store, but following App Store rule...
Apple recently rejected DOS emulator iDOS 3 from the App Store, but following App Store rule changes that look to have cleared the way for PC emulator apps, iDOS 3 is now available for download, developer Chaoji Li announced. In June, Li said that Apple had rejected iDOS 3 because it violated App Store guideline 4.7...
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What to expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event

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Google’s earlier-than-expected Pixel hardware event is just around the corner — it’s scheduled for Tuesday, August...
Google’s earlier-than-expected Pixel hardware event is just around the corner — it’s scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th. Thanks to the relentless flow of leaks that have emerged over the past few weeks, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.Google has already confirmed that it’s launching the Pixel 9 and the ...
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OnePlus’ Pad 2 has a sharp display with a price tag that stings

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As an entertainment device, the new OnePlus Pad 2 shines. The display is dazzling, its speakers,...
As an entertainment device, the new OnePlus Pad 2 shines. The display is dazzling, its speakers, top-notch. In fact, the Android tablet is even more powerful than its predecessor for watching movies, listening to music, and playing games — so much so that, during the time I spent testing the tablet, I had no desire ...
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Patreon: adding Apple’s 30 percent tax is the price of staying in the App Store

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Patreon memberships sold on the iOS app will soon be subject to Apple’s 30 percent commission...
Patreon memberships sold on the iOS app will soon be subject to Apple’s 30 percent commission on in-app purchases. In a post on Monday, Patreon says Apple is forcing the platform to use the company’s in-app payment system starting in November or “risk being kicked out of the App Store.”As part of the change, creator...
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Microsoft confirms its Paint 3D app is being discontinued in November

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YouTube Music’s ‘personal radio’ mix shares your favorite songs with the world

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The cheapest Cybertruck is now almost $100,000

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The FCC proposes requiring robocallers to disclose when they’re using AI

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Google’s Pixel Fold one year later: I can’t wait for the sequel

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I wasn’t sold on the era of foldable smartphones until I tried the Pixel Fold. For...
I wasn’t sold on the era of foldable smartphones until I tried the Pixel Fold. For one, we get a fairly limited selection of folding phones to choose from in the US compared to China. And the cramped, too-narrow outer display of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has never worked for my large hands. So Google grabbed my...
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Long-time Google exec Susan Wojcicki has died at 56

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Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters next December

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Sony’s adorable Astro Bot controller is now available for preorder

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As expected, Sony’s limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller for the PS5 is now available for...
As expected, Sony’s limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller for the PS5 is now available for preorder for $79.99. The forthcoming gamepad, which is currently only available through the PlayStation Direct storefront and Antonline, will launch alongside the next Astro Bot game on September 6th, giving those who...
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Nearly everyone working on Nova Launcher has been laid off

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Nearly the entire team working on Nova Launcher, one of the biggest names in Android homescreen...
Nearly the entire team working on Nova Launcher, one of the biggest names in Android homescreen replacements, has been laid off. The team is now down to just one full time developer: Kevin Barry, the launcher’s founder.Barry said development will continue and that he will remain in charge of the project. But team me...
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Instagram is testing its own take on Snap Maps

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Instagram has starting testing a new feature that looks a whole lot like Snap Maps.This allows...
Instagram has starting testing a new feature that looks a whole lot like Snap Maps.This allows Instagram users to post text and video updates to a map based on where they were taken. The map is shared with friends, whose updates can all appear alongside each other. It is, pretty much, just Snap Maps, which was origi...
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Signal has been blocked by Venezuela and Russia

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Signal is being blocked in Venezuela and Russia. The app is a popular choice for encrypted...
Signal is being blocked in Venezuela and Russia. The app is a popular choice for encrypted messaging and people trying to avoid government censorship, and the blocks appear to be part of a crackdown on internal dissent in both countries.In Venezuela, the blockage follows the disputed results of the country’s preside...
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