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Samsung XR headset needs to imitate Visioin Pro’s Mac Virtual Display

Apple released its Vision Pro headset earlier this month, and whether or not it will revolutionize the AR/VR headset market is to be determined. Some Vision Pro features seem gimmicky, others seem more ambitious and clever, but if there's one feature that Samsung should copy for its upcoming XR (mixed reality) headset, that feature is Mac Virtual Display. At least, that's what I believe. Without trying the Vision Pro myself, I think the Mac Virtual Display feature is probably the best thing about Apple's headset. It's…

Apple Vision Pro does work with Intel Macs — Virtual Display limited to 3K resolution

Apple Vision Pro’s exciting Mac Virtual Display feature does in fact work with older Intel Macs, however, the feature is limited to 3K resolution, rather than the 4K supported by Apple silicon. Apple Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display was touted from day one as one of the most exciting use cases for the spatial computing headset. Connected to any of Apple’s best MacBooks or desktops, Apple Vision Pro shows your Mac’s display “wirelessly, creating an enormous, private, and portable 4K display with incredibly crisp…

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger. How can parents keep children safe?

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”.VR provides entry into computer-generated 3D worlds and games with different environments and interactions. Sometimes this is loosely referred to as the “metaverse”. The majority of VR headsets have a lower age limit of 10–13 years due to safety concerns of extended reality technologies in general and VR headsets in particular. But…

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies for Gaming and Virtual Economies

Revolutionizing Play: Top 10 Cryptocurrencies Transforming Gaming and Virtual Economies The intersection of cryptocurrencies and gaming has given rise to innovative solutions that are reshaping virtual economies. As the gaming industry embraces blockchain technology, various cryptocurrencies have emerged as key players in facilitating transactions, ownership, and economic activities within virtual worlds. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 cryptocurrencies making significant strides in the realm of…

This iPhone and iPad app is a virtual corkboard in your pocket

We all have different ways of generating, storing and presenting ideas. Some people prefer to talk through a list, others are highly visual and like to show their thinking with images and videos. If you fall into that second category, you may want to give the Corkulous app a try next time you're putting new ideas together – whether you're working solo or collaborating with a team. It's best to think of Corkulous as a virtual pinboard as it brings you a simple, highly visual and interactive way to bring all sorts of…

The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal

I'm not gonna pretend I've figured you, the Engadget reader, out. Trying to predict what is gonna get your little nerd hearts all a flutter is kind of a crapshoot. But, I'm pretty confident that a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal is right up your alley. Ground Control Audio showed up to NAMM 2024 with the UwU virtual pet buffer pedal.Now buffer pedals are about the least exciting piece of gear you can buy for your pedal board. Probably even less so than a tuner. But, if you've got a particularly large board or long cables, a…

Microsoft Windows 11 transforms virtual meetings with AI-powered voice and other features

In a bid to transform the virtual meeting experience, Microsoft has unveiled an innovative feature in its latest Canary test build for Windows 11. The Microsoft Windows 11 Voice Clarity feature, previously exclusive to Surface devices, is now set to enhance audio quality across all Windows machines, including those powered by ARM CPUs.According to a recent blog post from Microsoft, the Windows 11 Voice Clarity feature employs "low complexity AI models" to dynamically filter out background noise, echo, and reverberation…

Virtual noise assessment for passenger jet of the future

Concrete concept: This aircraft design was developed as part of the ARTEM project. Credit: Umberto Iemma/Universita Roma Aircraft noise is often a nuisance for people living near airports and in flight paths—and, in the worst case, a health hazard, from sleep disorders to cardiovascular diseases. According to a report by the European Environment Agency, about 4 million people in Europe were exposed to excessive levels of…