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Meta Is Increasing The Price Of Quest 3 & Quest 3S

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technology7h ago

Meta Is Increasing The Price Of Quest 3 & Quest 3S

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Meta will raise Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices starting April 19, citing RAM shortages and broader memory-cost pressures across tech.
The Meta Quest 3 will get a $100 hike to $599, while the Quest 3S will rise to $350 or $450 depending on storage, reflecting RAM-driven cost pressures.
Refurbished Quest headsets will also see price increases, signaling broader resale-price shifts amid RAM scarcity.

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Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome

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technology7h ago

Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome

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The side-panel for desktop keeps AI chat context visible while you browse, reducing tab hopping and aiding task focus.
Google announced on Thursday that it's rolling out a new way to explore the web with AI Mode, its conversational search experience.
On Chrome desktop or mobile, you can tap the new “plus” menu in the search box on the “New Tab” page or in AI Mode, then select recent tabs to include them in your search.

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Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book

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Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book

Cnet.com and 3 more

Character.ai launches 'Books' feature enabling users to role-play inside Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby and other classics.
More than 20 public-domain titles are now in the Books library for interactive exploration of beloved narratives.
Users can embody existing characters or add their own persona, choosing book-arc or off-script modes for play.

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Battlefield 6 Devs are Trying to Win Back Fans With Multiple Big Map Reveals, Naval Warfare, and More in Full 2026 Roadmap

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technology9h ago

Battlefield 6 Devs are Trying to Win Back Fans With Multiple Big Map Reveals, Naval Warfare, and More in Full 2026 Roadmap

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Wake Island returns as a naval-focused map in Season 4, featuring aircraft carrier spawns and expanded water combat.
Golmud Railway returns as the marquee map in May, rebuilt from BF4 with upgraded visuals and a larger playable area.
Season 3 introduces ranked play and a new battle royale experience with exclusive rewards for high-skill players.

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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety

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technology5h ago

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety

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Claude Opus 4.7 is now generally available and marketed as Anthropic’s most capable Opus model for developers and users.
The model emphasizes better instruction-following, with prompting interpreted more literally to reduce misinterpretation.
Opus 4.7 includes a strengthened memory system, improving recall across sessions and documents.
The update supports larger image files and enhances data analysis from charts, aiding visuals and documents.
Anthropic describes Opus 4.7 as more ‘tasteful and creative’ in interface and document generation.
Safety protections in Opus 4.7 are reinforced, including safeguards that detect and block high-risk cybersecurity uses.
Opus 4.7 is positioned as a step below Mythos in security and capabilities, not an outright breakthrough past existing trends.
Anthropic provides a model card benchmarking Opus 4.7 against other models and frontier tech to show relative performance.
Opus 4.7’s launch aligns with broader rollout through Claude AI, the Claude API, and partners like Microsoft Foundry.
The new reference underscores Opus 4.7 as a practical tool for coding, content creation, and enterprise workflows rather than a Mythos preview.

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EVO Entertainment to Bring Dolby Vision+Atmos Across Its EVX Auditoriums

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Dolby Vision and Atmos will be installed across 17 EVO EVX screens in Texas, New Mexico and Florida.
EVO’s Clearwater venue will be the first multiplex worldwide to run entirely on Dolby Vision and Atmos.
Dolby says the Dolby Vision and Atmos solution helps exhibitors deliver premium experiences to more moviegoers.
EVO Entertainment is led by Mitch Roberts, who described the partnership as a bold step for cinema’s future.
Dolby notes more than 860 theatrical features released or confirmed in Dolby Vision and Atmos.
Dolby positions Dolby Vision and Atmos as enhancements for various theater formats, from boutique to nationwide chains.
EVO’s EVX centers are described as built to showcase next-generation presentation.
Dolby’s press materials frame Vision+Atmos as transforming immersive entertainment.
Dolby highlights its full portfolio including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Cinema.
Dolby’s newsroom coverage and EVO press materials connect the collaboration to CinemaCon announcements.

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Scientists develop an ultra-fast 2D semiconductor growth process

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technology1h ago

Scientists develop an ultra-fast 2D semiconductor growth process

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Chinese researchers report a wafer-scale growth method for 2D tungsten silicon nitride that is about 1,000x faster than usual techniques.
The new method increased film production speed about 1,000 times over conventional approaches.
The substrate uses a liquid gold and tungsten bilayer to enable growth of the films.
The films reached dimensions about 1.4 by 0.7 inches, signaling progress toward scalable manufacturing.
Moore's Law remains challenged as transistor miniaturization hits quantum and heat limits.
2D semiconductors are seen as key candidates for post-Moore devices despite production challenges.
Developers caution that cost and scalability remain major obstacles for commercial deployment.
Researchers aim for tunable doping properties in the 2D films.
The study contributes to the broader effort to extend chip performance beyond silicon.
Industry experts recognize the novelty but emphasize the road to mass production.

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Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

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technology1h ago

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

Macrumors.com

MacBook Neo, priced at $599, sold out for the month of April as demand remains strong.
Delivery windows show orders placed now reaching customers between May 1 and May 8.
Apple is ramping up production to meet demand throughout 2026.
Apple plans to ship 10 million MacBook Neo units in 2026, up from initial estimates.
Tim Cook stated the launch week was among the best for first-time Mac customers.
Analysts note potential chip supply constraints could affect Neo production.
Possible chip strategy adjustments could involve newer A19 Pro chips if shortages persist.
April earnings call anticipated to cover Neo success and supply implications.
Retail stock varied by location, with some in-store availability in select colors.
MacRumors notes strong early traction for first-time Mac buyers amid price appeal.

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Sonos Era 100 SL Review: A New Era Of Affordability - BGR

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technology1h ago

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: A New Era Of Affordability - BGR

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The Sonos Era 100 SL is a budget-friendly option at $189, aimed at drawing new customers to Sonos technology.
Key tradeoff: Era 100 SL lacks microphones, voice control, and Trueplay tuning to save cost.
Design and build stay familiar, with round form and 360-degree acoustic grilles in black or white.
The Era 100 SL supports Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 for versatile playback options.
App experience remains a weak point, with a laggy UI and less reliable search vs. competitors.
Audio performance is solid, with strong bass and clear vocals, especially at moderate volumes.
The Era 100 SL remains a compatible option for stereo pairs and home theater setups.
Powering requires constant wall plug connection, unlike some portable competitors.
No Dolby Atmos, water or dust resistance, and limited EQ options.
Recommendation hinges on voice-control importance and willingness to trade features for price.

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Google working on Pixel ‘laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ lights that are also coming to phones

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technology1h ago

Google working on Pixel ‘laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ lights that are also coming to phones

9to5google.com

9to5Google reports Google is testing a Pixel Glow feature that uses back-panel lights for visual activity cues on devices.
The feature is linked to Android Canary 2604 and Android 17 Beta 4, hinting at a broader rollout within next Pixel devices.
Pixel Glow is described as hands-free visual feedback during interactions with Gemini, and may be enabled per-feature.
Google is said to enable Pixel Glow on both phones and laptops, suggesting cross-device compatibility.
An ic_laptop_light icon in Android builds hints at laptop-specific integration for Pixel Glow.
The report notes Pixel Glow may be activated during favorite contact calls and Gemini interactions.
9to5Google emphasizes that Google may or may not ship Pixel Glow, and features may change before final release.
The piece situates Pixel Glow within a broader Pixel hardware strategy, including potential laptop integration.
The article notes Pixel Glow could be located near the camera bar or logo, potentially enhancing Pixel identity.
9to5Google frames the Pixel Glow feature as part of APK Insight, which analyzes leaked app data for future features.

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