It’s been more than a year since we first heard about Leap Motion’s new, Open Source augmented reality headset. The first time around, we were surprised: the headset featured dual 1600×1440 LCDs, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 degree FOV, and the entire thing would cost under $100 (in volume), with everything, from firmware to mechanical
Read MoreYou can livestream Super Bowl 53 for free — here’s how. Super Bowl 2019: Watch Patriots vs. Rams online, start time, ads and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA look at Facebook’s strong results and Samsung’s not-so-strong results. Is Facebook scandal proof? (The 3:59, Ep. 513) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFor most of human industrial history, the blacksmith was the indispensable artisan. He could fashion almost anything needed, from a simple hand tool to a mechanism as complex as a rifle. Starting with the most basic materials, a hot forge, and a few tools that he invariably made himself, the blacksmith was a marvel of
Read MoreHere’s a timeline that breaks down the whole saga. The Huawei controversy: Everything you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA little under a book a week for a year is a lofty goal — and that stack on the nightstand isn’t likely to get smaller. But with the right training, 50 books could end up being just an annual appetizer. The 2019 Award-Winning Speed Reading Bundle ($19, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals)
Read MoreWhen the UK government cancelled its plans to electrify train lines across Wales, the Midlands and the north of England, and cut back on the Great Western rail network electrification, it brought a premature end to a rail investment program once touted as the biggest the country had seen since the Victorian era. But now reports
Read MoreRadioactivity stirs up a lot of anxiety, partially because ionizing radiation is undetectable by any of the senses we were born with. Anytime radiation makes the news, there is a surge of people worried about their exposure levels and a lack of quick and accurate answers. Doctors are flooded with calls, detection devices become scarce,
Read MoreStart here to see our favorite headsets to use on their own, with your phone or connected to a PC. Best VR headsets for 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAt the risk of putting too fine a point on it, Hackaday exists because people are out there building and documenting open source gadgets. If the person who built a particular gizmo is willing to show the world how they did it, consider us interested. Since you’re reading this, we’ll assume you are as well.
Read More{$inline_image}The evolution of language converted a defenceless naked ape into a world-dominating force. It fundamentally transformed how humans transmit information and knowledge. A large and potent component of language is our ability to communicate about things that are not here, that happened in the past, or that will happen in the future. This feature of
Read MoreIf IKEA made ball-balancing PID robots, they’d probably look like this one. This [Johan Link] build isn’t just about style. A look under the hood reveals not the standard, off-the-shelf microcontroller development board you might expect. Instead, [Johan] designed and built his own board with an ATmega32 to run the three servos that control the
Read MoreThe Fortnite week 9 challenges are here and we have maps and tips to help you get through them fast. Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges and how to complete them fast – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis year’s production will feature some groundbreaking 8K and augmented-reality tech. Super Bowl 2019 high-tech broadcast will razzle-dazzle your retinas – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHarrison Ford goes to the dogs for Amazon, Zoe Kravitz gets all ASMR, Steve Carell defends Pepsi, and the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 runs errands. Super Bowl 2019 ads so far: Watch them here – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen it comes to making decisions, most of us are influenced to some degree by other people, whether that’s choosing a restaurant or a political candidate. We want to know what others think before we make that choice. Humans are social animals. So social that we can rarely be independent of others because of our
Read MoreSign languages aren’t easy to learn and are even harder to teach. They use not just hand gestures but also mouthings, facial expressions and body posture to communicate meaning. This complexity means professional teaching programs are still rare and often expensive. But this could all change soon, with a little help from artificial intelligence (AI).
Read MorePassword managers are a convenient and secure way to remember all your passwords. Do you trust them to keep you safe? CNET Asks: Do you use a password manager? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Audiophiliac: Ultra high-end headphones love this amplifier. They really do. The Luxman P-750u headphone amp is truly drool-worthy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for a cheap way to keep an eye on something? [Kevin Hester] pointed us to a way to make a WiFi webcam for under $10. This uses one of the many cheap ESP32 dev boards available, along with the Internet of Things platform PlatformIO and a bit of code that creates an RTSP server. This
Read MoreWharfedale celebrates its 85th anniversary with a new speaker. Back to the future with Wharfedale’s Denton 85th Anniversary Edition speaker – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe smartphone maker punished both companies by revoking their enterprise certificates. Apple’s clash with Facebook and Google: What you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn that most American tradition of “More is better,” Fiat Chrysler gave us six ads this year, none of which will air during the big game. FCA's 2019 'Big Game Blitz' tries to buttonhook the Super Bowl – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTake a look at some of the home security cameras that scan faces and tell you who’s there. Security cameras with facial recognition tech inside – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFoldable phones are all the rage right now. Here are the companies that are making them, rumored to make them or already selling them. Samsung's foldable phone won't be alone. Here's who else is working on one – CNET Source: CNet
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