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Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta has “major updates” planned for its VR graphics after previously sharing an image of his own VR avatar that was widely mocked. He said the company would share about the changes at its upcoming Connect conference. Zuckerberg’s update comes several days after a screenshot from Horizon Worlds, the company’s social VR environment, went viral on Twitter.  The images were originally shared last week alongside an announcement that Horizon Worlds was launching in France and Spain. The screenshot…

Samsung is rolling out the August 2022 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 series worldwide. The carrier-locked and unlocked versions of the smartphones have already received the update. Now, the update is rolling out to the devices in other parts of the world. The latest software update for the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with firmware version N98xxXXU4FVGA in various Asia, European, and South American markets. The update is available in Australia, too. In China and Hong Kong, the Galaxy Note 20…

Companies are set to start labeling plastic packaging commonly used for yogurt, cottage cheese and butter as “widely recyclable,” sparking opposition from some environmental groups who say the change risks misleading consumers.A labeling program founded by plastics makers such as Exxon Mobil Corp. and consumer products companies including Procter & Gamble Co. and Nestle SA said in July month that packaging made from polypropylene was now eligible to be…

Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a collaboration between Realme and designer Jae-Jung. In an increasing sea of similar-looking smartphones, it is becoming very difficult to stand out. Realme has a trick up its sleeve to make smartphones that are unique. To achieve this goal they keep launching limited edition devices with unique themes/designs to help it stay.We previously reviewed the excellent Realme GT Neo3 Naruto Edition and now we have this newest GT2 Explorer Master. Unfortunately, just like the Naruto phone, this one…

Exposure to a synthetic PFAS chemical found widely in the environment is linked to the most common type of liver cancer.Keck School of Medicine of <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>USC</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>&lt;span class=&quot;st&quot;&gt;Founded in 1880, the &lt;em&gt;University of Southern California&lt;/em&gt; is one of the world's leading private research…

Samsung has released the August 2022 Android security patch to the Galaxy S21 series in the US. The Galaxy S22 series is also now receiving the latest security update widely stateside. Both Samsung flagships have already picked up the update in most international markets.The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 were the first two Samsung smartphones to receive the August SMR (Security Maintenance Release). The update started rolling out late last month in select regions. The US units are gradually joining the party too. Both…

Google Search is widely testing widgets on its desktop site. The widgets were first spotted, albeit briefly, on the Google.com homepage in February of this year. They are now starting to appear for more users, suggesting a wider test. 9to5Google has come across multiple user reports over the past few days. A public rollout should be just around the corner.The updated Google homepage welcomes you with a “Meet the new Google.com” card. It then prompts you to sign in to customize the homepage according to your liking. Once…

Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is widely receiving the July 2022 Android security patch in the US. The foldable started picking up the new security update in the country a few weeks back. The initial rollout only covered the unlocked units. But in recent days, the carrier-locked variants of the phone are also receiving the latest SMR (Security Maintenance Release) stateside.This update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is rolling out with firmware version F926USQU1DVG1 for the carrier-locked units in the US. The OTA (over the air)…

Earlier this year, Google announced ChromeOS Flex, a tool that lets anyone take an old Windows or Mac laptop and give it new life by installing Chrome OS. After launching ChromeOS Flex in “early access,” Google now says that Flex is ready to “scale broadly” to more Macs and PCs.  The basics remain the same. You can visit the ChromeOS Flex website to make a bootable Chrome OS installation on a USB drive to ensure that your system works properly, and you can then fully replace your old computer’s OS with Chrome OS if…

Researchers discovered how valproic acid, a medication commonly used to treat epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder, causes birth defects when taken during pregnancy.Researchers determined that valproic acid prevents nervous system cells from properly developing and dividingWhen used during pregnancy, the drug valproic <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>acid</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Any substance that when…