Facebook partners with Ray-Ban owner for full AR glasses, 'phone' 2.0

Jak Connor | Virtual & Augmented Reality and 3D | Sep 18, 2019 3:03 AM CDT

Most people even outside of the technology industry have wondered what the next 'mobile phone' would be. Some analysts are banking on the next 'mobile phone' being some form of eye-wear that would incorporate augmented reality. Facebook and the Ray-Ban's owner might just be building that.

Facebook partners with Ray-Ban owner for full AR glasses, 'phone' 2.0

CNBC has said that Facebook has now partnered up with Luxottica, the owner of Ray-Ban, Oakley and other big companies in the eye-wear industry. The contacts close to the deal have said that these companies are planning on building the 'next mobile phone' in the form of augmented reality glasses that would allow for users to make calls, see information, livestream what you are seeing, while also features apps and more.

This new product has been titled Orion and according to sources close to this deal the new pair of shades wouldn't be reaching the market until 2023 - 2025. While that might seem like some time away from us, Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly said that he considers this project to be a 'priority' over at Facebook.

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US Navy confirms multiple UFO videos are REAL

The truth is out there -- and now the Pentagon and US Navy are admitting the existence of UFOs, or as they're now calling them -- unidentified aerial phenomenon.

US Navy confirms multiple UFO videos are REAL

Tucker Carlson covered the subject on his segment on Fox News, shocked that "no one is paying attention to this" as it is a "watershed moment". The military is now admitting it, and Carlson rightfully asks "why is this not page one news, everywhere?!"

Carlson reports that the US government "admitting they have no idea what these things are, they're probably not some Russian super-plane... and nobody is paying attention to this. This seems like a watershed moment. We have all this tape, with objects defying the known laws of physics right next to US military installations".

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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake story trailer released

Jak Connor | Gaming | Sep 18, 2019 2:02 AM CDT

Two days before the launch of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake the story trailer has dropped for the title.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake story trailer released

The quick little trailer has been released onto the Nintendo UK YouTube Channel and showcases the different stages of the games story mode. The trailer cycles through these glimpses of story to some softly voiced music which seems to fit the game absolutely perfectly.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake is set for exclusive release on September 20th for the Nintendo Switch and if you were wondering how different the remade game is from the original, check out this comparison here. Also, if you haven't yet seen some gameplay, head on over to this article to jump into a dazzling 20 minutes that has come out from Gamescom 2019.

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The HUGE Steam Library makeover takes customization to the next level

Jak Connor | Gaming | Sep 18, 2019 1:08 AM CDT

Locating your games in your Steam library can sometimes be a bit of pain, especially if you have thousands of games you need to cycle through.

The HUGE Steam Library makeover takes customization to the next level

Valve has announced on their website that Steam Library will be getting a "makeover" to make it look "better looking, more relevant, and more powerful than ever before." This makeover will have an beta that Steam users can join and that everyone is invited to. What will the beta feature?

The home section of the library will show updates for the games you have in your library as well as the most recent games you have played. It will also show some activity from your Steam friends and what games they are currently playing. What is probably the best new feature the ability to be able to make shelves, which gives Steam users the choice of being able to customize their Library Home layout however they want.

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Russian lab holding smallpox virus EXPLODES

The word explosion is not what you want to hear when you read news about the smallpox virus, but an explosion has rocked Russia's State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology on Monday.

Russian lab holding smallpox virus EXPLODES

The facility is only one of two places on the planet that actually houses live smallpox samples on-hand, so an explosion has officials concerned. Russian news agency TASS reports that the explosion and post-explosion fire were caused during "routine maintenance" of the facility.

No hazardous pathogens were released, if you trust Russia that is, while one worker at the facility was injured in the explosion and is at a local hospital getting treated for burns.

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Samsung could merge Galaxy S and Galaxy Note brands in 2020

Samsung released its yearly Galaxy S and Galaxy Note successors this year, with a family of devices in the Galaxy S10 range as well as a family of handsets in the new Galaxy Note 10 range.

Samsung could merge Galaxy S and Galaxy Note brands in 2020

But according to the latest rumors the company could merge the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lines in 2020, while separating its newer Galaxy Fold -- which will grow into its own family next year following the just-released fixed version of the Galaxy Fold smartphone.

Evan 'evleaks' Blass is back again with the leak according to a "solid source" of his Samsung will "eliminate the distinction" between the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note smartphones. We don't know what this means exactly, but we should expect the phones to maybe join forces in 2020 in a big way.

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Nintendo hosting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament on Sunday

Anthony Garreffa | Gaming | Sep 17, 2019 9:47 PM CDT

If you're based in the US and think you're good at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe then you're going to want to jump into the online tournament that Nintendo just announced.

Nintendo hosting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament on Sunday

Nintendo has announced that a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament will kick off on its Switch Online platform between 1PM and 11PM ET (10AM to 8PM PT) on September 22, with the top 8 racers taking home 2500 Gold Points -- which is worth $25. To enter, you'll need to select Tournaments from the Online Play option in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game menu, then search for this tournament code: 2093-5045-4827.

The tournament will consist of 24 races in the 150cc level, with all vehicles on offer and all normal items available -- but, smart steering is disabled. Nintendo will mix it up every 4 matches with a new selection of challengers.

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So, Tinder is making a TV show set in an 'impending apocalypse'

Anthony Garreffa | TV, Movies & Home Theatre | Sep 17, 2019 9:14 PM CDT

Tinder... yes, Tinder is reportedly making its own TV show with steaks of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch in the way that it is a choose-your-own-adventure-style original series.

So, Tinder is making a TV show set in an 'impending apocalypse'

The new show is reportedly done in-house by Tinder and will be uploaded to the Tinder app, with the series set with an "impending apocalypse". Tinder is asking "Who would you spend your last night alive with" in the show, where viewers will use the app to do the usual swipe left or right on Tinder, to progress through the show.

Tinder's new show will be a 6-episode event that was shot in Mexico City, directed by Karena Evans who has directed multiple videos for Drake. The company might not keep its show as a Tinder exclusive forever, with Variety reporting in its scoop that it could be pushed out to traditional streaming and broadcast platforms according to "another source".

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Blue unveils its new Yeti X mic: features real-time LED metering

Anthony Garreffa | Audio, Sound & Speakers | Sep 17, 2019 8:46 PM CDT

If you need a new high-quality microphone then you might want to check out Blue's latest USB microphone -- the new Yeti X. Check out the overview video below:

Blue unveils its new Yeti X mic: features real-time LED metering

Blue's new Yeti X has one new superpower: its new real-time LED metering on the microphone itself, which will show you when your gain is too low during a livestream or recording. The huge knob on the front of the Yeti X is the new command center, where you'll be able to tweak it between its three internal modes.

You'll be able to hold the knob (sounds weird, but you know what I mean -- get your head out of the gutter) for two seconds to flex between modes, while the other controls the volume. You can also use blend mode, which will balance between gameplay audio and your commentary, both requiring different voice pitches and levels.

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Ex-Google staffer says 'killer robots' could accidentally start a WAR

We all know the world will not end because of climate change or global warming, or whatever they start blaming next year... but rather, ourselves. We will do it to the human race -- humans, and while it might not be us directly... we'll blow the world to sh*t indirectly.

Ex-Google staffer says 'killer robots' could accidentally start a WAR

Laura Nolan, an ex-Google staffer that resigned in 2018 over protesting having to work on a project that would see big changes to the US drone program -- has said that AI robots that aren't operated by humans, should be banned. Nolan said that robots that aren't human-controlled should be outlawed, in the same way chemical weapons are kept under control over an international treaty.

Nolan was hired by Google back in 2017 to work on Project Maven, which saw Google working with the US Department of Defense on the AI project. Over 3000 Google employees ended up signing a petition against the involvement between the search giant and the US DOD that would see improvements to drone strikes killing more people abroad.

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