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Apple on Thursday announced the arrival of new "spatial games" that are designed to work on the company's recently launched Apple Vision Pro headset. These games are designed to run on visionOS and are available to Apple Arcade subscribers, according to the company. Users will be able to interact with these games using hand gestures, while viewing elements in an immersive mode that uses augmented reality (AR) technology. Meanwhile, a total of 250 non-spatial titles can also be accessed on the mixed reality headset.The…

While we've seen a number of wearable underwater propulsion systems, they've typically been strapped to the user's arms or legs. The CudaJet is different, in that it's a true backpack-style underwater jetpack.We first heard about the device five years ago, when it was a prototype called the Cuda.It was developed by British underwater enthusiast Archie O'Brien while he was in his final year at Loughborough Design School. Among other things, he wanted to create a system that was lighter and faster than existing products.…

In anticipation of the near future when Low-Earth orbit (LEO) will become a cosmic building site for privately owned and operated crewed space stations, NASA has awarded a Space Act Agreement (SAS) to Special Aerospace Services to develop a commercial version of the space agency's Autonomous Maneuvering Unit (AMU) astronaut jetpack.In the classic sci-fi feature Destination Moon from 1950, there's a scene where one of the Technicolor astronauts loses his grip during a spacewalk and floats away from the Moon-bound…

WordPress has introduced a new AI writing assistant, Jetpack AI, which will be integrated into the text editor of WordPress. The AI assistant is from Automattic, which is the main contributor to the open-source WordPress project.Jetpack AI can generate content based on user prompts, such as articles, lists, or tables, using generative AI technology. Additionally, the assistant can adjust the tone of the post to convey the desired message, ranging from informative to humorous or even sarcastic.According to the company, the…

Wordpress is getting an AI writing assistant of its own called Jetpack AI, and it's built into the content management system's editor. For Wordpress blogs hosted elsewhere, owners will still be able to access the tool through the Jetpack plugin. Like any other generative AI tool, Jetpack can spit out content based on the prompt users type in, whether it's a traditional article, a list or a table. The assistant can also switch the tone of the post, depending on what the user is going for: It could sound informative,…

We know so little of Starfield, only that it’s from Bethesda, involves stars and fields in some configuration, and that Microsoft and Xbox desperately need it to be a hit after Redfall’s pretty terrible launch. But now, thanks to a new ESRB description, we know... honestly, not that much more, but at least we now know there’s plenty of drugs, lots of blood, and possibly jetpack sex.The ESRB summary starts with a description of who we’ll be playing as: “players assume the role of a miner tasked with finding Artifacts…

MagSafe charging might be one of the most underrated features to have come to the iPhone in recent years — and it's one the Ampere Jetpack takes full advantage of.This pocketable portable charger magnetically snaps onto the back of your iPhone and offers on-the-go additional power for your iPhone without a cable in sight. Reliable and affordable, it’s a great way to get some additional power to your compatible devices with little fuss — though it does have a tendency to run hot. Is it the perfect power partner for the…

Start building apps from scratch using Java and the Jetpack suite. Image: StackCommerce The business of making apps has never been so lucrative: Apps generated $133 billion of total revenue in 2021, up 19% on the previous year. If you want a slice of the pie, The Android Jetpack & App Development Certification Bundle can help you get started. This collection of five video courses introduces you to the cutting edge of Android app development, using Kotlin code and Jetpack libraries. The training…

A paramedic in England recently strapped a jetpack to his back and tested it for the first time in rough weather conditions. The successful flight means the kit could be used in mountain rescue missions where strong winds and heavy rain would leave a helicopter unable to reach those in need of help. A video (below) shared by Reuters this week shows first responder Jamie Walsh of the Great North Air Ambulance Service flying with the jetpack in challenging weather in Cumbria, around 225 miles north of London. Following…

Halfbrick has announced a new update for its mobile game Jetpack Joyride 2. The latest update brings back the fan favorite endless mode on September 16.The new mode was first revealed during Verizon's First Look Event. In the trailer, we get to see a glimpse of the upcoming Endless mode. It starts as the game normally does, with Barry blasting through a wall and then quickly changing to another level, with him in a mech suit. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch…