Nathan Mentzer, an associate professor in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute and College of Education, got an early start with the HyFlex model just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to impact higher ed institutions across the country: He started blending both face-to-face and online instruction in his classrooms weeks before Purdue officially shifted to remote
Read MoreCyan Worlds Myst creator Cyan Worlds is adapting its classic adventure game to virtual reality. Facebook and Cyan announced that Myst will get a VR remake for the Oculus Quest later this year, launching after the release of the upcoming Oculus Quest 2 headset. The VR version of Myst is described as a “reimagining” of
Read MoreA virtual conference for virtual reality Continue reading… Connect 7: All the news from Facebook and Oculus’ big VR / AR event Source: New feed
Read MoreConsole wars! How Playstation, Nintendo and Sega battled for video game dominance. The best gaming documentaries to make you nostalgic in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Oculus announced the Quest 2, its next standalone VR headset that doesn’t require a PC. My colleague Adi Robertson wrote everything you need to know about the new Quest 2, and she even spent enough time with it to write a full review. The headset is available
Read MoreThe data storage company is among several prominent start-ups going public this year as the tech industry thrives in the pandemic. Snowflake More Than Doubles in Debut as Wall Street Embraces Tech IPOs Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe new $300 virtual-reality headset works well and feels comfortable. But good luck finding games that will keep you entertained. Facebook Oculus Quest 2 Review: Solid V.R. Headset, but Few Games Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOculus Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset is being released alongside several optional accessories, including two head strap variants, Logitech earbuds and headphones, a “fit pack” for different head sizes, and the Link USB-C cable. As Facebook announced today, the Quest 2’s base model costs $299, but getting the absolute best experience on it
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Facebook-owned virtual reality company Oculus is ending sales of the Rift S headset next spring. It’s retiring the PC-based VR device to focus on the standalone Oculus Quest 2, which can also be tethered to a computer through Oculus’ Link feature. Quest 2 product manager Prabhu
Read MoreThe success of TikTok and Netflix shows that if you have enough eyeballs, mediocrity is totally OK. ‘Good Enough’ Rules the World Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreViral posts about a man who was arrested and accused of setting fires in Portland, Ore., have left out one important fact: Those fires were quickly put out. No, a Molotov Cocktail Didn’t Start the West’s Wildfires Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCity Insights database collects information from Samsara customer base to improve automotive safety. Samsara launches free IoT data tool Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreSaturday is World Clean-Up Day, and although we shouldn’t need a specific day designated to encouraging us to pick up the litter in our communities, 2020 has gifted us with a lot of other things to worry about. So not only is a reminder to pick up some garbage at the park is actually helpful
Read MoreFeds say the goal is to start in January 2021 with 100 million doses, as soon as vaccines achieve FDA approval. US unveils plan to provide free coronavirus vaccine to 'every American' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft is reportedly planning to refresh its ARM-powered Surface Pro X this fall. Windows Central reports that the Surface Pro X will be updated to include Microsoft’s SQ2 processor, which will likely be based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G. It’s not clear if this refreshed
Read MoreThe move makes it easier to unlock a device without removing a mask or typing in a passcode — and raises questions about whether it will also appear in the upcoming iPhone 12. iPad Air has a new Touch ID that's perfect for COVID-19 times, and iPhone 12 needs it, too – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA congressional inquiry blames a “culture of concealment” at Boeing and a “fundamentally flawed” regulatory system. Boeing, FAA failures led to deadly 737 Max crashes, Congress finds – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon Music Amazon Music now offers podcasts. The company issued an update today that brings more than 70,000 shows to the platform, including some major titles, like Serial and Pod Save America, as well as new exclusive deals like a show with DJ Khaled called The First One, where he’ll interview artists about their breakthrough
Read MoreHow to decide which new Apple Watch is right for you. New Apple Watch: What's the difference between Series 6 and SE anyway? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can also get a solar-powered outdoor security camera for $111 and a sweet suede office chair for $130. Wednesday deal roundup: smart LED light strip, bidet, folding Qi stand and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you were thinking of adding a new Apple Watch (or any other LTE-ready smartwatch with a dedicated phone number) to your Verizon account, you’ll probably like to hear that the carrier just cut the monthly cost of doing that by half. It’s normally $20 to add a watch if you don’t already have a
Read MoreApple’s warranty program, AppleCare Plus, just saw a significant expansion in its coverage with an added annual repair for accidental damage. The changes, spotted first yesterday by MacRumors in the wake of Apple’s “Time Flies” hardware reveal, mean AppleCare Plus owners are now covered for two cases of accidental damage coverage every 12 months. That’s
Read MoreIf only I was as cool as this camera Continue reading… GoPro Hero 9 review: 5K for under 0 Source: New feed
Read MoreMicrosoft unveils MRT Core resource loader for Project Reunion, its effort to fix problems with Win32 and UWP apps. Windows 10 developers: Microsoft's Project Reunion just gained this new tool Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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