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The $50 Meta Quest 3 accessory that I can’t live without (and how to get it for free)

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Full Name/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Zenni VR Prescription Lenses are an affordable, simple, and effective way to improve your Quest 3 experience.They can be prescribed with a Sphere (SPH) range of -9.00 to +6.00 and a Cylinder (CYL) range of -4.00 to +4.00.You’ll have to wait about a week for delivery, but that’s relatively fast for … Read more

Pinecone’s CEO is on a quest to give AI something like knowledge

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Pinecone ChatGPT and other generative AI programs spit out “hallucinations,” assertions of falsehoods as fact, because the programs not being built to “know” anything; they are simply built to produce a string of characters that is a plausible continuation of whatever you’ve just typed.  “If I ask a question about medicine or legal or some … Read more

ZDNET’s product of the year: Meta Quest 3 is the quiet shocker of 2023

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Set against a backdrop of the failed launch of Meta Quest Pro, its parent company scaling back its metaverse plans, and the long shadow cast by Apple’s entrance into mixed reality headsets with the Vision Pro announcement this summer, the Meta Quest 3 looked like a product that was destined to be one … Read more

Robinhood is on a quest to dive deeper into crypto

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It wants to attract the “entire spectrum” of digital asset investors Jacquelyn Melinek 21 hours Robinhood has been around for over a decade, and its foray into crypto isn’t necessarily new; however, the company is still trying to expand its efforts there — even in groups that have typically strayed from the platform. “I think … Read more

Neko Atsume on Quest is cute, cuddly, and a great use of mixed reality

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The game is adorable. The cats have that same cartoony and slightly vacant look that makes them so endearing in the mobile game, and they get up to plenty of shenanigans. But because you’re playing in VR, you’ll also be able to do things like “pet” the cats and pick them up using your controllers. … Read more

Holiday Wish List: Current Meta Quest 3 Deals including Free Game and 6 Months of Meta Quest Plus

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If the latest Meta Quest 3 is on your holiday wish list you’re not alone: it’s one of the best VR headsets when it comes to bang for your buck. While the games and apps for the Quest 3 are still in their early days, the headset offers a unique mixed-reality experience. Because it’s the … Read more

Netflix’s tense ‘Under Pressure’ trailer teases U.S. Women’s World Cup team’s quest

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If sporting documentaries like Welcome to Wrexham are your jam, then Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team could be a good one to mark on the calendar. Netflix’s upcoming series goes behind-the-scenes with the U.S. women’s international soccer team as they prepare for the 2023 FIFA World Cup, having won the previous two … Read more