Wearable Tech

ByteDance’s Pico Debuts Headset To Rival Meta’s Quest 2

Pico, owned by TikTok parent ByteDance, launches next-generation VR headset to directly compete with Meta's Quest 2

2 years ago

‘Explosion’ At VR Lab At US University Injures Staff Member – Report

Employee injured at virtual reality lab at Northeastern University, after opening package that included note attacking Mark Zuckerberg

2 years ago

Apple iPhone 14: Industry Reaction

Industry experts react to Apple's 'Far Out' launch of the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Watch Ultra, and next…

2 years ago

Apple Live Blog: Far Out Event 7th September 2022

Welcome to the live blog of Apple's special event on 7 September 2022, where it is expected to launch the…

2 years ago

Apple To Unveil iPhone 14 At ‘Far Out’ Event On 7 September

Press event on Wednesday 7 September widely expected to release four new iPhone models, as well Watch Series 8 and…

2 years ago

Apple To Start Manufacturing Macbook, Apple Watch In Vietnam

China move? Apple is reportedly in talks with its suppliers about starting manufacturing the Apple Watch and Macbook in Vietnam

2 years ago

Apple Shrugs Off Economic Gloom, But Profit Slips

No slowdown in demand for iPhones says Apple despite negative macroeconomic indicators, as revenues rise 2 percent beating estimates

2 years ago

FTC Lawsuit To Block Meta Acquisition Of VR Developer Within

American regulator Federal Trade Commission moves to block Facebook parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality fitness app maker Within

2 years ago

Google To Test Augmented Reality Glasses In Public

After privacy setback a decade ago, Google admits it is ready to begin testing new augmented reality glasses in the…

2 years ago

Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories Can Now Make Calls Via WhatsApp

Calling you via...my smart glasses? WhatsApp calling and messaging now integrated into Meta's smart glasses (Ray-Ban Stories)

2 years ago

Apple Cuts Last Ties To Sir Jony Ive

Last remaining link between Apple and iconic designer Sir Jony Ive has reportedly been severed after contract is not renewed

2 years ago

Meta Creates New Virtual Reality Login System

U-turn for Meta's Facebook? New system for users logging into Meta's virtual reality headsets will be deployed from next month

2 years ago

Virtual Reality Sales Predicted To Take Off In Spite Of Economic Gloom

Market analysts see strong demand for virtual reality and augmented reality tech through 2026 in spite of near-term economic cutbacks

2 years ago

Tencent Forms XR Unit In Metaverse Drive

China's most valuable company Tencent forms extended reality (XR) unit combining hardware and software as it pushes into immersive 'metaverse'

2 years ago

Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft etc Create Metaverse Standards Forum

Open standards move. Big name tech firms including Adobe, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia and Qualcomm form metaverse standards body

2 years ago

HoloLens Creator Leaves Microsoft Amid Misconduct Allegations

Microsoft’s HoloLens lead developer and boss, Alex Kipman, leaves the software giant after being accused of inappropriate behaviour

2 years ago

Apple To Shift Some iPad Production To Vietnam – Report

Supply chain issues. Strict Covid-19 lockdown disruptions in China reportedly sees Apple moving some iPad production to Vietnam

2 years ago

September 13 Slated For iPhone 14 Launch – Report

No surprise there. Apple is slated to launch the iPhone 14 on 13 September according to leaker, and other devices…

2 years ago

Google Unveils Smartphone, Watch, Tablet, Glasses At I/O Conference

Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR…

2 years ago

Pixel Watch Render Suggests Fitbit Integration

After years of rumours about potential Google’s Pixel Watch, render from respected leaker is revealed, touting name from the Lord…

2 years ago

EU Committee Agrees Common Charger For Mobile Devices

Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer

2 years ago

Uber, Lyft Drop Mask Requirement In US

Masks now optional. Riders and drivers of ride hailing services Uber and Lyft will now longer be forced to wear…

2 years ago

Dyson’s First Wearable Is Air-Purifying Headphone Device

Available in the Autumn, Dyson unveils its first wearable device called the Dyson Zone, which incorporates air-purifying headphones and facemask

2 years ago

Apple To Cut iPhone Production – Report

Inflation pressures, coupled with the Ukraine invasion have been blamed as Apple plans to lower production of iPhone SE and…

2 years ago

Google Tests Health Monitoring Via Smartphone Sensors

Yet another healthcare move from Google, which is now testing the sensors on smartphones for heart monitoring and eyeball health

2 years ago

Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Over Burn Risk

Google-owned Fitbit recalls more than a million Ionix smartwatches, after burn injuries from overheating lithium-ion battery

2 years ago

Apple Halts Product Sales In Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

More tech pushback against Russia. Apple pauses sales of its physical devices in Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine

2 years ago

Apple Store Siege Ends, Hostages Freed

Apple thanks Dutch police after hostage situation in Amsterdam store ends, when police run over the gunman as he chased…

2 years ago

Apple To Issue AirTag Warning Amid Stalking Fears

Tech giant Apple to issue setup warning after a number of high profile incidents where AirTags have been used to…

2 years ago

Tesla Recalls 817,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt Reminder

Why no recalls elsewhere? Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States - this time concerning a…

2 years ago