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 Zoom calls and video meetings have exploded over the past year (thanks, COVID), but a flat screen doesn't do a great job of transmitting a person's presence. To make remote meetups a bit more personal, Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a "mixed reality" platform that lets people work and play together as virtual avatars overlaid on real-world spaces.
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Virtual Reality, Technology
Microsoft, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Cloud, Holographic, Workplace
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The arrival of a third stimulus check could fall within this year's tax season, and the situation is getting complicated. Here are answers to the questions everyone's asking.
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A virtual unfolding technique allows researchers to look inside intricately folded historical letters without potentially damaging them.
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Amazon has changed its new smartphone app logo after critics said the earlier incarnation was a dead ringer for Adolf Hitler.
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 In a new patent, Apple envisions a type of connectivity port using an iteration of its magnetic MagSafe charger to charge an iPhone, potentially paving the way for a future without Lightning.
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In a year where mass transit on airplanes, trains and buses has had lower traveler numbers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the startups hoping to pioneer a totally new approach to getting individuals from A to B — flying taxis — has raised some significant funding. Volocopter, a startup out of […]
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 Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta updates coming two weeks after Apple released the second iOS and iPadOS 14.5 betas.
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Microsoft shows off a new AR/VR meeting platform, Uber spins out a robotics startup and Compass files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch for March 2, 2021. The big story: Microsoft unveils Mesh for AR/VR meetings Mesh is a platform that allows for shared meetings between Microsoft's HoloLens (augmented reality) and Windows Mixed […]
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Bankrolled by a Japanese millionaire, the DearMoon mission plans to transport eight people around the moon and back in 2023
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How much of the $1,400 in the third stimulus check could you qualify for? Our calculator will spit out an answer for you.
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NEW RESOURCES West Liberty University: Trumpet Marks 100 Years Of News. "West Liberty University's student newspaper, The Trumpet, is marking 100 years of publication in 2021 and in honor of the milestone, […]
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 Facebook's so-called "Supreme Court" is reportedly planning to seek the company's permission to review the underlying machine-learning models that determine which posts are given the most prominence in each Facebook user's feed.
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Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides have traditionally been the cornerstone of Google Workspace Essentials. Now you can add Chat, Jamboard, and Calendar, too.
Google made a number of additions and changes to its Google Workspace on the eve of Microsoft Ignite this week. Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, is being beefed up with the addition of a number of notable features, including the ability to use a Nest Hub Max as a second screen for a Google Meet meeting, even in the home. Google is adding its Google Assistant to Workspace, and it's generally available to respond to questions like "When's my next meeting?"
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'That didn't hurt,' said the country singer, who wore a long-sleeved top with holes in the sleeves rather than roll up her sleeve.
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Jack Abraham has a lot of confidence in what he's building. Then again, you can't be immodest or unsure of yourself if you're going to bet exclusively on your own startups as an investor, which is precisely the model that Abraham's San Francisco-based venture studio, Atomic, has followed since it was launched nine years ago. […]
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The issue, thankfully, is being handled via an over-the-air software update.
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'That didn't hurt,' said the country singer, who wore a long-sleeved top with holes in the sleeves rather than roll up her sleeve.
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The Xbox Series X has been sold out for almost four months, but here's the news about when and where it's being restocked.
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People once folded their correspondence in intricate ways, known as "letterlocking," to keep out snoops. A fancy new imaging technique sees right through it.
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Following some wishy-washy statements a few years ago, Volvo isn't leaving its latest announcement open for interpretation.
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Looking forward to receiving your tax refund? Here's how to track it when you file, along with your missing stimulus money.
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 After acquiring the delivery startup Postmates for $2.65 billion last year, Uber Technologies announced on Tuesday that plans to spin the company's robotics division out into a separate company: Serve Robotics.
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These high-tech insoles offer a wealth of data if you're using the pandemic to prep for your next marathon.
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You can get your first year of the new streaming service for as little as $30.
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 The 2020 iPad Air has a few discounts on Amazon and B&H Photo this week, starting at $549.00 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model. We've seen this device go lower to about $539.00 in past sales, but today's price tag is far more common and still a solid $50 discount on the latest iPad Air.
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 What if you could play Pokemon Go without holding a phone? And what if you could battle alongside your friends, no matter where they are in the world? That's something we got a taste of at the Microsoft Ignite conference today, as Niantic CEO Joh...
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We take a look at the early rumored iPhone 13 specs and see how they stack up against the iPhone 12.
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Google's Android 12 software is nowhere near ready for prime time, but Goog almighty: We've sure seen plenty of hints about some of the tantalizing touches it could include. And if you're anything like me, that makes it tough not to feel at least a teensy bit hungry for a taste.
The current Android 12 developer preview, unfortunately, won't do much to satisfy that craving. It's basically just a barebones framework of the software, made mostly for developers, and most of the mouthwatering morsels are carefully tucked away, disabled, and not yet visible or available for regular-mammal phone-owner use.
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 Amazon today is discounting both models of Apple's M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, starting at $1,199.99 for the 256GB model. This is $100 off the original price of the MacBook Pro, and a match of the previous low price seen on this notebook.
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A signed, sealed, but not delivered letter from 1697 has finally been read with the help of a high-tech scan that looked inside without breaking its seal.
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Google has introduced a Workspace tier for front-line jobs such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare workers. The company today also unveiled new features around time management and productivity-tracking for the core Workspace — formerly G Suite — software.
The Workspace Frontline edition includes all of the standard Workspace apps such as Gmail, Calendar, and Chat, as well as advanced endpoint management to secure employee mobile devices.
"We've also made it easier for business teams to build custom AppSheet apps directly from Google Sheets and Drive so that frontline workers can digitize and streamline their work, whether it's collecting data in the field, reporting safety risks, or managing customer requests," Javier Soltero, vice president and general manager of Google Workspace, said in a blog post.
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Google has introduced a Workspace tier for front-line jobs such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare workers.
The company today also unveiled new features around time management and productivity-tracking for the core Workspace — formerly G Suite — software.
The Workspace Frontline edition includes all of the standard Workspace apps such as Gmail, Calendar, and Chat, as well as advanced endpoint management to secure employee mobile devices.
"We've also made it easier for business teams to build custom AppSheet apps directly from Google Sheets and Drive so that frontline workers can digitize and streamline their work, whether it's collecting data in the field, reporting safety risks, or managing customer requests," Javier Soltero, vice president and general manager of Google Workspace, said in a blog post.
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The monthly cost of streaming services can really add up. These bundles and wireless plans help you save every month.
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 Apple's iPhone 12 Pro models are set to contribute significantly to a 50% year-on-year growth of smartphone shipments worldwide in the first quarter of this year, according analyses conducted by Digitimes Research.
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 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a third COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States. Unlike the first two vaccines approved for use, this one is proven effective after only a single dose, and it can be safely distributed in standard refrigerator temperatures.
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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Viruses and Bacteria, Vaccines, FDA
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Editor's Note: PCWorld originally published this story in 2014. This year, 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of Charles O'Rear's iconic photo in 1996, which became the basis of the Windows XP desktop wallpaper. The vineyards are still there today.
It's not too far-fetched to believe that a billion people have viewed the "Bliss" image that defines the desktop view of Windows XP, the seminal OS that Microsoft is retiring Tuesday. But you'd barely notice the real-world "Bliss" scene if you stepped out of your car and gazed at it today.
Driving anywhere in California's wine country can be treacherous. Roads curve back and forth, well, drunkenly. Bicyclists are common, and the next bend could hide an entrance to one of Napa's finest wineries, a tour group jaywalking across the road, or even a couple on horseback, exploring the area.
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