Apple lived up to months of expectations on Monday when it introduced new high-tech goggles that blend the real world with virtual reality. The $3,500 device, called the Vision Pro, will offer “augmented reality” and introduce “spatial computing,” Apple said. But conspicuously absent from the company’s carefully choreographed announcement were the words “virtual reality,” underscoring the challenges the tech giant is likely to face in marketing the device to a mass audience. Interest in virtual reality picked up briefly after the idea of the metaverse — an immersive online world popularized by science fiction — was introduced to mainstream audiences during the pandemic. But the concept lost steam as people returned to their prepandemic lives, investors pivoted to artificial intelligence and it became clear how much technological innovation would be required to achieve such a futuristic vision. Past virtual reality offerings, including Google Glass, Magic Leap, Microsoft’s … [Read more...] about Apple Debuts Its Next Big Product, a Virtual Reality Headset
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86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival To Be Held Virtually
0 Arts & Entertainment The 86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival will be held from July 15 until 19 and will be entirely virtual. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Hopkins: July 6, 2020 Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival will be held July 15-19 and will be entirely virtual. Events include a virtual Golden Raspberry Hunt, an online Royal Scavenger Hunt and an online fireworks show. Find more information about the Raspberry Festival events on the Raspberry Festival website . Additional Info... This press release was produced by the City of Hopkins . The views expressed here are the author’s own. Thank Reply 86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival To Be Held Virtually The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and … [Read more...] about 86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival To Be Held Virtually
Champaign Neighborhood Leaders Hosts Monthly Virtual Meeting
0 Community Corner 20 neighbors representing 15 registered neighborhood groups were in attendance. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Champaign: On May 5, Neighborhood Services hosted another virtual neighborhood leaders meeting. Deputy Police Chief Matt Henson provided an update on the Police response to gun incidents, and Jamie Vermillion from Public Works highlighted the City’s Adopt A Drain program. Twenty neighbors representing 15 registered neighborhood groups were in attendance. NSD staff continue to encourage group leaders to invite all their neighbors to the monthly meetings, as well as share information. This press release was produced by the City of Champaign . The views expressed here are the author’s own. Thank Reply Champaign Neighborhood Leaders Hosts Monthly Virtual Meeting The rules of replying: Be … [Read more...] about Champaign Neighborhood Leaders Hosts Monthly Virtual Meeting
Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe And Sue Bird Will Host Virtual ESPY Awards
Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird will host the 2020 ESPY Awards. According to a release from the network , the trio will host the virtual show June 21. It’s scheduled to last two hours. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) ESPN also noted that Ciara is also “likely” going to be involved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on Feb 1, 2020 at 8:14pm PST I have no idea if this will be any good, but the ESPYs is traditionally the best award show in all of sports and entertainment. It’s the only awards show that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and it’s not a lecture from millionaires to middle America. The ESPYs actually understands the audience tuning in. Will that change with Rapinoe being one of the hosts? Maybe, but I hope not. Wilson being the face of it a genius call. He’s one of the most recognizable … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe And Sue Bird Will Host Virtual ESPY Awards
A ban on Texas public universities’ diversity offices inches closer to becoming law
After hours of debate and multiple attempts to kill the legislation from Democrats, Texas is one step closer to banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities Friday. In a 83 to 60 vote, the Texas House gave preliminary approval to one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ’s legislative priorities that would prohibit such offices, programs and any required diversity training. In an attempt to stop a deluge of amendments from Democrats opposing Senate Bill 17 , lawmakers approved an amendment offered by the bill’s sponsor, Seguin Republican John Kuempel , that requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct an annual study into the impact of banning DEI offices, allows universities to make “reasonable efforts” to re-assign employees in DEI offices to new positions with similar pay, and shifts the day the bill goes into effect back by three months to Jan. 1. The coordinating board is the state agency that oversees higher … [Read more...] about A ban on Texas public universities’ diversity offices inches closer to becoming law
3 Bedroom Mid-Century Union City Home: $890K
Sponsored By 0 Real Estate Nestled near the hills, this home is close to schools, shopping, and restaurants. Bea Karnes , Patch Staff Posted Reply UNION CITY, CA — This single story mid-century home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a functional floor plan, and laminate flooring. View 30 photos of this home and neighborhood. The asking price is $890,000. Address: 245 Tamarack Drive, Union City, CA Price: $890,000 Square feet: 1025 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Listing Description: Fantastic first time home buyer opportunity awaits! Newer kitchen with granite counter tops, new fence in rear yard, close proximity to schools, shopping, restaurants and freeway access offering all the best this city has to offer look no further and WELCOME HOME! Listed by: Rosamaria Flores, Keller Williams Realty For more information click here . See more photos of the listing below, courtesy of … [Read more...] about 3 Bedroom Mid-Century Union City Home: $890K