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With Horizon OS v85 PTC, the Quest 3 can turn any surface into a virtual keyboard, and Meta says you can remap the action buttons on the Quest 3S.Public Test Channel (PTC) is a beta release channel for Horizon OS on Quest. If you opt in, your headset will receive pre-release builds for each future version.The final stable version often has features that are not present in PTC, and in rare cases, PTC features or changes may not be reflected in the stable version.Here are two key features that Meta is testing with Horizon OS v85 PTC:Surface keyboardText input is…
For decades, reconciliation in the meetings industry has been expressed primarily through land grants and cultural programs layered on to events. The Calgary TELUS Convention Center (CTCC) is trying something more structured. The venue launched Canada’s first formal Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan for a convention centre. This is a multi-year, venue-wide strategy that positions reconciliation as an operational responsibility rather than an optional event feature. A structured approach can help avoid what Indigenous partners often describe as performative reconciliation, public gestures lacking meaningful, structured follow-through. This plan aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action No.…
Snapchat maker Snap has announced the creation of a new business dedicated to its upcoming AR glasses. news The wholly owned subsidiary within Snap, called Specs Inc, is said to allow for “even greater focus and coordination” ahead of the public rollout of its latest AR glasses, scheduled for later this year. In addition to operating its AR efforts directly under the new brand, Spex will also consider “new partnerships and capital flexibility,” including the possibility of minority investment, Snap said. Snap Glasses 5th Generation (2024) | Image provided by Snap Inc In September, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wrote in…
It’s okay to admit that your favorite ship isn’t perfect. Relationships can be messy, whether they’re real-life romances or imaginary ones born during tabletop gaming sessions. Our favorite fictional couples, even if they’re cute together, have their flaws. Imogen Tamrut (voiced by Laura Bailey) and Loudna (voiced by Marisha Ray) were a power couple during Critical Role Campaign 3, and their ship was named Imodna. Yes, they were adorable, but the voice actors think they were so devoted to each other that they completely ignored self-care. This brought up an interesting question – is it harmful to give yourself completely…
There was a time when Blizzard was considered one of the most popular game studios on the planet. Between the money trees of World of Warcraft and Overwatch, they had the money and fan goodwill to tackle just about anything. However, more and more MMOs compete with WoW every year, and Overwatch 2 has failed to live up to the hype of its predecessor. 2026 seems like the time when Blizzard is trying to get back on top. The Blizzard 2026 Showcase schedule has been announced, promising updates on four major franchises in the developer’s catalog. Unsurprisingly, World of Warcraft:…
When society collapses, everything we know collapses. A zombie apocalypse would mean the end of mass media, mass transportation, and most of the basic comforts of modern society. Well, basic comfort may not be everything. If you watch The Walking Dead, you’ll see the survivors struggle to rebuild society. However, some of the survivors are a little too well-dressed, and their clothes are a little too nice. This criticism isn’t coming from a random viewer on Reddit, it’s coming from one of the series’ biggest stars. Norman Reedus played Daryl Dixon for all 11 seasons of The Walking Dead and…
Andrew Stanton has had some bad luck making live-action films. The director of two of the greatest animated films of all time, Finding Nemo and Wall-E, tried his hand at live-action with 2012’s John Carter, but that film underwent a legendary grueling shoot, reshoots, and failed release. He finally returned to live-action in “In the Blink of an Eye.” It doesn’t have a messed up story like “Carter,” but it feels like a project that really struggled all the way to Park City for its world premiere. Stanton himself notes in his intro that the show was scheduled to be…
When it was announced that Superman would be the start of a new DCU shared universe, the immediate question on everyone’s mind was, of course, when the Batman movie would be released. We know that The Brave and the Bold will introduce Batman to the DCU, but it looks like James Gunn is still waiting for that movie’s script to be completed. But that’s okay because he doesn’t want to overshadow Batman: Part II. The revelation that director James Gunn is awaiting a completed script for The Brave and the Bold before setting a release date is not unexpected. He…
My personal favorite is the scene where Bruce takes on the grease trap of a clogged restaurant. There’s also a scene at the beginning of this article where he pulls out a giant Greasberg that’s “the size of a Chihuahua.” When it comes to blues vs. pesky grease traps, this guy remains undefeated (well, mostly, sometimes you just have to pump out the grease trap before it fixes the problem). And I learned more about how grease traps work than I probably needed to know. Credit: YouTube/Drain Cleaning Australia Credit: YouTube/Drain Cleaning Australia Each video is its own little adventure.…
Google Product Generation It can be difficult to keep up with the flood of AI. Even if you try to avoid it all, there are some features that still affect your face. Case in point: Introduction to AI. This AI-powered search experience has a reputation for getting things wrong, but you may soon notice some improvements. Google says AI Overviews will be upgraded to the latest Gemini 3 model, which has more conversational elements. Just in the last year, Google has significantly expanded the number of searches where AI overview appears at the top. Currently, chatbots almost always have answers…