According to a report by Business Insider, Microsoft killed the project in the middle of 2021 and shifted its VR focus on a new venture with Samsung. This leaves HoloLens with an uncertain future as Microsoft struggles to figure out just what to do with the technology. HoloLens first launched in 2016 as a pair of mixed reality smartglasses that displays information about the world around you, just like Google Glass....
Here’s a list of simple troubleshooting advice for a keyboard that seems to be broken. You’ll also find a tip on how to type with a broken keyboard. Try these before you run out to get a new one. How to Fix a Broken Keyboard Follow these troubleshooting tips in the order presented until the keyboard works as intended. How to Type with a Broken Keyboard There is a workaround if you can’t fix the keyboard but need to type on your computer until you obtain a new one....
How to Choose a Workgroup or Domain Name Ensure your workgroups or domains are named appropriately according to the following rules: Ensure each workgroup and domain name is no longer than 15 characters. Ensure no workgroup or domain name contains spaces. Windows ME and earlier versions of Windows do not support workgroups or domains with spaces in the name. Whenever possible, ensure all computers on the LAN use the same workgroup or domain name....
Design: Large and in charge The RBS50Y is a chunky piece of plastic. It’s significantly bulkier than you’d expect a Wi-Fi extender to be, but for a device that’s meant to stand up to the elements, it’s heavy plastic exterior is certainly reassuring. The RBS50Y features an IP66 rating ensures that it’s capable of withstanding rain, snow, or sprinklers. The exterior is plain and mostly utilitarian. It has no ethernet or USB ports that might compromise its waterproof exterior, and controls are limited to power, sync, reset, and indicator light buttons....
The app, called Bond, is coming to market at a time when the world seems fraught and some crime rates are rising. The cost is $30 for 30 minutes. “The Bond platform is designed for the large and growing number of situations ordinary people find themselves in—walking alone at night, getting the car in a dark parking garage, encountering strangers with no one around, worrying about unsupervised children,” Doron Kempel, founder and CEO of Bond said in an email interview....
Twitter user Jay Prakash shared screenshots of the feature. It needs to be enabled in the phone’s app settings before it can be used. Once it’s toggled on, a Record button appears in the UI while making or receiving a call. There’s also an option to automatically delete recordings after a certain period of time (seven days, 14 days, 30 days, or never). Google added native call recording to the Phone app in April 2020, but it was largely limited to Nokia and Xiaomi phones, according to 9to5Google....
While Nintendo may be one of the most popular gaming companies today, dominating the 2020 market with their Switch sales, Nintendo’s origins are a bit more humble—and celebrated, with the release of the newly minted Nintendo Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. handheld. It was in the 1980s when Nintendo truly established itself in the competitive video gaming market, solidifying their household name with the release of the Game & Watch in 1980 and later Super Mario Brothers in 1985....
A recent study published by Stanford University communication professor Jeremy Bailenson finds that too much Zoom use can cause fatigue. The reasons cited include: excessive amounts of close-up eye gaze, cognitive load, increased self-evaluation from staring at video of oneself, and constraints on physical mobility. Since Bailenson studies how people interact virtually, his arguments are based on academic theory and research. He broke down some of his findings in a peer-reviewed article and shared some of the psychological consequences of Zoom fatigue, theories he plans to test further....
Microsoft has been updating the user interface (UI) for its Office 365 suite of tools since last year. Following the reveal of Windows 11, the company seems to have doubled down on the efforts to revamp the look and feel of the applications. This past week, Microsoft started rolling out the first update, including several new UI changes for Office 365, such as more rounded corners on the app’s ribbon, easier access to sharing, and other key features....
The Camera Will Not Turn On Most of the time, this problem is caused by a drained battery or an incorrectly inserted battery. Be sure the battery is fully charged as well. It’s possible that the camera button is stuck, which occasionally is a problem with some older Olympus cameras. Make sure the camera doesn’t have any damage or grime around the power button. The Camera Turns Off Unexpectedly If the camera seems to power down at odd times, the battery could be running low on power....
Under-display cameras have become a new bullet point in modern smartphone design, but have usually come with the caveat of compromised image and screen quality. OPPO claims to have found a solution to this and more with its newest prototype, which addresses many technical and manufacturing issues. The display boasts a smaller pixel size, which would increase the space between each pixel without reducing the overall number displayed on the screen—supposedly ensuring a 400-PPI display....
The bundle launched on August 17, 2020 via the Apple TV app, MacRumors notes, giving subscribers access to both Paramount+ and Showtime for $9.99 a month. The bundle was discontinued for new subscribers in February ahead of the Paramount+ launch, however, existing subscribers were able to enjoy it until now. If someone wants to continue having both streaming services without the bundle, they will potentially pay a total of $20....
The company announced the product on Sunday in a blog post, saying it would be available to start shipping to early adopters later this year for $399. XDA Developers said that PineNote will have features like ARM-based quad-core Rockchip RK3566 chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB of eMMC flash storage, two microphones, two speakers, 2.4/5GHz AC Wi-Fi, and more. “The 10.3 inch, 3:4 panel has a resolution of 1404×1872 (227 DPI), can display 16 levels of grayscale....
Safety Check: In addition to making Google’s Personal Safety app available on all Pixel devices (and the car crash detection available on Pixel 3 devices), a new safety check feature lets you set a specific duration for an activity, like going on a run, hiking, or walking alone. If you don’t respond to an automatic app check-in after that period of time, the app will notify the emergency contacts you specify....
Which Games Support NVIDIA 3D? You can view a list of all 3D-supported games from within the NVIDIA Control Panel. You will also find information about known compatibility issues and the recommended settings for each game. NVIDIA 3D Vision-Ready PC Games Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Batman: Arkham Asylum Biohazard 5 Just Cause 2 Lost Planet 2 Mafia II Metro 2033: The Last Refuge Resident Evil 5 Stone Giant Supersonic Sled Demo Trine...
Designing With a WYSIWYG Editor If you use a WYSIWYG editor, no HTML coding is required. As the name says, “what you see is what you get.” In this kind of editor, you can add words, images, and videos to your site without incorporating any HTML coding. Type the words and upload the images exactly where and how you want them displayed. Pros of Using a Text Editor While it may be more straightforward to use a WYSIWYG editor, a text editor has its benefits:...
Jailbreaking doesn’t change the core features of the device, and a jailbroken iPad can still purchase and download apps from Apple’s App Store. However, to download apps that were rejected by Apple or that leverage the additional features jailbreaking provides, jailbroken devices rely on independent app stores. Cydia, which is usually installed during the jailbreaking process, is the most popular storefront for jailbroken iOS devices. Icy is an alternative to Cydia....
How to Rent or Buy Movies With Redbox On Demand How to Buy TV Shows With Redbox On Demand How to Watch Redbox On-Demand Movies and TV Shows Videos you rent through Redbox On Demand are stored in the My Library section of your account until they expire. Here’s how to watch Redbox On Demand movies and TV shows you’ve rented: If you’d rather not watch Redbox On Demand videos on your computer, you can download the Redbox app on your device to stream movies and TV shows there....
What Is Unicode Character #127? Unicode character #127 controls the Delete key on the keyboard. It appears as a narrow, rectangle-shaped symbol. This character can sometimes erroneously appear when you copy and paste data in Excel. The presence of character #127 can cause several issues, including: Formatting problems in a worksheet. Data sorting and filtering issues. Calculation problems with data that is used in a formula. How to Remove Unicode Character #127 In the example Excel worksheet below, cell A2 contains four rectangle-shaped characters along with the number 10....
Factor this startling figure against the predicted number of 4K TVs finding their way into US homes, and you could be looking at a combined increase in residential energy usage of more than a billion dollars. The Research The group behind the eye-catching report, The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), did not pluck these figures out of thin air. It measured the power consumption of 21 TVs—focussing on the 55-inch size point, as it is the best selling 4K TV size—across a range of manufacturers and price points, as well as taking in data from public databases of UHD TV energy use....
