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Meta and other VR companieshave stumbledin their efforts to make VR headsets popular. Meanwhile, companies like Google and Microsoft are racing torelease AI products. Is Apple Coming to VR Too Late? Drew Angerer / Getty Images Mixed reality is a term that describes the blending of digital and physical worlds. But mixed reality may have difficulty competing with the real thing, Tomlinson said. Apple’s headset willresemble a pair of ski goggles, fully enclosing the user’s eyes....

Try setting up a scene that is cool-blue-themed for a winter wonderland. Alternatively, it’s possible for you to set up schedules for when lights come on or go off. Lucienli / Getty Images Apple HomePod Mini can fill the air with holiday cheer, too. Apple While you’re at it, use your HomePod Mini to check that your home is cozy and inviting. The HomePod Mini gives you plenty of control over your home for the holiday season....

Experts say even though Apple promises user privacy, the technology will ultimately put all Apple users at risk. The other part uses on-equipment machine learning to identify and blur sexually explicit images children receive through Messages. This sets the precedent that your data is E2EE…until its not." Westend61 / Getty Images

Thats bad news for those who want to cut down on the different types of chargers cluttering their lives. But experts say wireless charging supported by recent iPhone models is a good alternative. This technology charges the new Apple iPhone 12 series at 12w-15w depending on the model." FG Trade / Getty Images An Old Friend Here to Stay? Apple has used the Lightning connector on iPhones since 2012. However, the company now uses USB-C on many of its devices....

But Apples technological advantage could be a game-changer for users. Higher Resolution, Faster Chips Details on the rumored Apple unit are vague, but enticing. According to Bloomberg, the headset will have faster chips than Apples latest M1 Mac processors. Rebecca Nelson / Getty Images Very high-resolution displays also will sweeten the deal. 8K is not that better than what is already today on the market." Vitillo said that Apples headset might make the most sense for professionals, rather than everyday users....

Some people still really dont like Face ID, and many of us are still wearing masks. The bad news is that we won’t see it for at least a few more years. “Touch ID is more convenient for certain tasks. Francesco Sgura / EyeEM / Getty Images “On the other hand, Face ID has some benefits over Touch ID. Ditto the fingerprint reader. Touch ID has several advantages over Face ID, in addition to those already mentioned above....

TikTok continues to receive pressure from the US government over security concerns. On the state level, governors continue to ban TikTok, citing issues with privacy and data security. Earlier this month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphybanned the app from state-owned devices. Glenn Youngkin issued anexecutive orderlast month banning TikTok and Chinese social media appWeChatfrom state-run devices and wireless networks. Brian Kemp released a similar order in Decemberbanning TikTok from state government devices....

After all, everyone has email. It all starts with a direct connection. These days, we read and write on Twitter and Facebook. Roman Kraft / Unsplash These platforms are limited to short snippets of text, not long, considered articles. Theyre also poor places to publish long-form text. Theyre easy to set up, and theyre speaking directly to their audience, who never misses a post. Brad Neathery / Unsplash Substack has both driven, and hopped aboard, this trend....

Data, lock-in, and FOMO. The internet has consolidated everything. We used to have classified ads in local newspapers, and then it was all on Craigslist. Wickr There are still plenty of online stores, but the first place we visit is Amazon. We have YouTube for video, Instagram for sharing photos, and Facebook for sharing everything else. But now, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, and Twitter seem to want to control everything....

It could be a breakthrough for artists and creative professionals. Liner.aiis a machine learning framework that makes training an AI on the user’s own data easy. It could be an extremely useful tool and might even sidestep the massive ethical pitfalls. Artist working on a computer.Filmstax / Getty Images So why does it feel like cheating? “By leveraging AI, creative professionals can enhance their productivity and expand their creative capabilities....

One of the latest types of tech to start making waves is audio glasses. Some pairs use bone-conduction audio speakerswhich send the sound signals through your skull. “This is possible by having the speakers close to the ear without acting as a plug. Razer Overall this makes audio quality in virtual conferencing a lot more bearable by blending both experiences.” Its a precarious thing to balance, and one that well no doubt become cleaner as the technology advances....

One big factor is learning how to tackle AR marketing in the first place. The other factor for businesses to consider is the cost. Averaging nearly three minutes of engagement, the results were fantastic. Ron Wurzer / Getty Images A simple drink can become an unforgettable experience." Jones Soda Co. Oscar Wong / Getty Images

The blog is fantastic, artists get more money, and there’s even vinyl. Instead, head over to Bandcamp and get your musical mind blown. But more important than all that are two simple features. blocks / Unsplash Bandcamp connects artists directly with fans, and the artists actually get most of the money you spend. Oh, and it has a killer blog for finding new music. Then, if you like it, you’re able to buy it....