Browsing Category: Tech News

  • After the 'Rick and Morty' sauce fiasco, Redditors share other stories of fan freak-outs

    Sometimes fans get a little overzealous about their favorite TV shows, and sometimes they freak out when their local McDonald’s doesn’t have the limited-edition sauce referenced in those TV shows. McDonald’s Rick and Morty-inspired Szechuan Sauce Disaster of 2017 — in which McDonald’s failed to live up to the demands of Rick and Morty fans …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Facebook ‘3D posts’ let you play with VR objects in News Feed

     Facebook wants to let you create virtual objects in its Oculus Medium sculpting platform or Facebook Spaces VR hangouts and then share them with friends who don’t have a VR headset. Today at Oculus Connect 4, Facebook previewed 3D posts, a new type of News Feed post where users can grab, spin and interact with …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • The Oculus 'Santa Cruz' headset will be the realization of a VR dream

    Oculus gave more details about its its next-generation VR headset today at the Oculus Connect 4 developer conference. It also said the headset would become available “in the next year.” The catch: The headset is still a prototype, and it will only be made available to developers. SEE ALSO: Facebook announces $199 Oculus Go standalone …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Get your fluffy cat snuggles without the cat

    Qoobo is a therapeutic toy that is basically a pillow with a wagging tail. Different strokes or pats will activate various tail wags and vibrations that look and feel fairly realistic. It might look strange, but it’s a great alternative if you’re allergic to cats. Read more… More about Tech, Animals, Kids, Japan, and Robot …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Get access to 3,000+ coding training courses for less than $60

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Web development is the 21st-century career to beat. And with high salaries and even higher demand, there’s never been a better time to become a web developer. Whether you’re an experienced coder or have never written a line, …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Oculus is bringing VR to businesses

    Facebook’s Oculus is hoping that VR will catch on in the business world. The company just announced a new corporate initiative for the Oculus Rift, Oculus for Business, onstage at the Oculus Connect Conference.  Of course Oculus for Business is now a thing #Oculus #OC4 pic.twitter.com/D2oScRyzAZ — Karissa Bell (@karissabe) October 11, 2017 The package …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Cara Delevingne shares Weinstein story: 'I felt very powerless'

    Actress and model Cara Delevingne released a statement Wednesday detailing how powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein harassed her about her sexuality and behaved inappropriately with her before casting her in a film.  Dozens of women have come forward recently about sexual harassment and rape allegations against Weinstein — in the wake of damning reports in …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Why you should never consume colloidal silver

    Peter Karason’s skin famously turned blue after drinking decades worth of colloidal silver. The supplement is still sold in drug stores and used by people all over the world.  According to Mayo Clinic, “Colloidal silver isn’t considered safe or effective for any of the health claims manufacturers make.” However, many people still believe that colloidal …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Oculus is working on an app for experiencing concerts and sports in VR

    Oculus has set its sights on live events. At the annual Oculus Connect developers conference, the Facebook-owned company announced Oculus Venues, an upcoming feature that will allow you to experience performances and other events in virtual reality.  The ideas is users will be able to visit concerts, movie premieres, and sports events, with their friends, …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel
  • The Oculus Rift and Touch controllers just got another big price drop

    The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and Touch controllers now cost $399, Oculus announced during the Oculus Connect keynote today. Just announced at OC4: Rift is $399 from here on out. Spread the word! https://t.co/zJeRksgLDu pic.twitter.com/ynS6RBKuwZ — Oculus Rift (@OculusRift) October 11, 2017 The Oculus Rift launched in 2016 for $599 with the Touch controllers …

    October 11, 2017 | by Raheel