Starship Home for the Quest 3 is an attempt to give meaning to mixed reality

Starship Home, a cozy mixed-reality game for the Meta Quest 3, is trying to get to the heart of “what makes a game meaningful in mixed reality.” That’s according to developer Doug North Cook, who wrote on Reddit that the game, which turns your environment into a custom spaceship and you into an intergalactic horticulturist, … Read more

A mixed picture on U.S. jobs growth

Workers at a restaurant at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, California, US, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.  Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more

Mixed Reactions Pouring In On Pacers National Anthem Performance

A video of a young girl singing the National Anthem at a recent Indiana Pacers game has not only gone viral with more than 17.7 million views but it’s also received nearly 78,000 comments! While many of the comments are just jokes, others share some real anger for the adults who set her up for … Read more

Singapore’s first major video game title launches to mixed reviews

Justin Farren, Creative Director at Ubisoft Singapore, reveals “Skull & Bones” during the Ubisoft E3 conference at the Orpheum Theater on June 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  Christian Petersen | Getty Images News | Getty Images Ubisoft Singapore officially launched its first major video game, Skull And Bones, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series … Read more

Netflix’s Changes to Avatar Sound Like a Mixed Bag

With Avatar: The Last Airbender premeiring later in the month, Netflix has gradually started to pull back the curtain on its adaptation of the 2005 cartoon. The show was never going to be a complete one-to-one of the original, but it does feel like some of the additions and tweaks to the show—like tampering down … Read more

Vision Pro: The Apps That Will and Won’t Run on Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset

Apple’s Vision Pro is nearly here, releasing on Feb. 2, and whether you’ve already ponied up for the mixed reality headset or plan to order one, you’re probably wondering which applications will be available — and which won’t be — when you finally get the Vision Pro in your hands. Don’t miss: Apple Vision Pro Review: … Read more

Last year was a tough period for African growth stage startups and 2024 presents mixed bag

Last year presented a tough period for African tech startups. Venture capital was hard to bag (as predicted earlier), bridge and down rounds became the norm, and news of fire sales, layoffs and startup closures reverberated across the continent. With the overall amount of VC funding raised in Africa dipping significantly across the year, according … Read more

voters in former Trump stronghold mixed on possible second term

From the farm where he retired in the Pennsylvania countryside, Roger Williams has been keeping up with the latest news about his preferred presidential candidate, Donald Trump – including the comments he has made about wanting “to be a dictator for one day”. Related: Scranton stands by native son Biden but even here enthusiasm is … Read more

Jason Oppenheim Is Getting Mixed Reaction For Repping Kanye West

“Are there standards to be considered when choosing business clients?” Some critics think so following Jason Oppenheim‘s booking of Kanye West‘s Malibu home listing. It is no news the rapper, legally known as Ye, is a drama magnet, but his infamous antisemitic opinions are causing his new realtor problems. After Oppenheim joined hands with the “Gold Digger” hitmaker … Read more

Meghan Markle’s Coffee Ad Appearance Receives Mixed Reaction From Fans

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has tapped into her acting skills with a new appearance in an ad for Clevr Coffee. The ad, which features Meghan as an extra in the background, has both been praised and slammed by fans of the royal family. Meghan has been an investor in the Clevr brand since … Read more