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Aug292023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Closed Beta of ‘Horizon Worlds’ by Meta Debuts on Smartphones

Technology

Meta has taken a significant stride in diversifying its social VR platform, Horizon Worlds, by launching a closed beta on Android mobile devices, marking a departure from its Quest-exclusive roots. Unlike traditional app store releases, Horizon Worlds isn't available on Google Play. Instead, participants in the closed beta can directly access the app via the Quest Android app. Among the privileged beta testers is Lunayian, an X (formerly Twitter) user, who showcased a brief hands-on experience within the Super Rumble lobby—a first-party hero shooter from Meta that was unveiled in the previous month. One noticeable distinction between Quest users and Android mobile device users in Horizon Worlds lies in the visual representation of avatars. While scripted avatar animations remain ...

Aug282023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud Named Starting Quarterback for Texans in Week 1

Sports

It might have seemed like a done deal, but the official confirmation arrived recently: C.J. Stroud will be the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the regular season. Selected as the second pick in the NFL Draft held in April, Stroud displayed his capabilities by taking the field for each of the Texans' initial three preseason games. The decision to draft Stroud early indicated that the team was looking to the future rather than sticking with Davis Mills. Interestingly, head coach DeMeco Ryans had withheld the announcement for some time, creating an air of suspense. However, following the conclusion of the Texans' final preseason game on Sunday night, Ryans finally made it official that Stroud would lead the team in Week 1—something that surprised no one. Alt...

Aug282023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Tohono O’odham Nation Constructs Independent High-Speed Internet Network

Technology

To Address Internet Disparities, Tohono O'odham Nation Constructs Independent Network A renewed effort is underway to bring reliable high-speed internet to an area in Arizona that has lacked such access in the past. Leveraging federal CARES Act funds, the Tohono O'odham Nation has developed its own private cellular network. Tony Eigen, Baicells Vice President of Global Marketing, emphasized the network's mission: "The goal is really to blanket the entire reservation with coverage." The private network consists of approximately 50 base stations, capable of delivering 4G LTE service to around 3,000 households, as detailed by Baicells, the equipment distributor. This initiative enables a range of services, including video streaming, video calls, and access to various content, addres...

Aug282023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Inclusion of Turkish Venture in the List of Top Global ‘Ed Tech’ Startups

Business

Uppy, a Turkish education technology venture known for its significant impact potential, has earned a spot among the world's top startups in the field of education technology, reinforcing its pioneering role in the "ed tech" sector. During the G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit held in Bangalore, India, Uppy was awarded the prestigious title of "Second Best Ed Tech Startup." The summit brought together 120 startups from 20 countries and marked a significant achievement within the realm of education technology. The accolade, unanimously decided by the international jury, was presented to Uppy by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of India, on behalf of Prime Minister Modi. Scientifically Grounded Approach For five years leading...

Aug262023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Pressure Mounts on Target to Revise a Popular Company Policy in Its Hometown

Business

Get Free Report, a staple of the Twin Cities much like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins, has established a significant presence. The company's logo proudly graces the stadiums of these NBA and MLB franchises, showcasing its local commitment. With a history of over 60 years, Target's philanthropic arm, the Target Foundation charity, has actively invested in the community, reflecting its Minnesota heritage and responsible corporate citizenship. Nevertheless, some of the company's neighbors are urging Target to enhance its efforts to rejuvenate the city it proudly calls its home. Declining Target Headquarters Presence In 2021, Target's corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis boasted a workforce of 8,500 employees. However, by 2022, this number had decreased to 7,100. Yet,...

Aug262023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

ChromeOS 116 is being released: Introducing fresh autocorrect, enhanced search for cloud and local Files, and additional features

Technology

Google is in the process of rolling out ChromeOS 116, bringing a series of minor additions over the next few days. Among the updates in ChromeOS 116 is an "enhanced Autocorrection" feature, which comes enabled by default for English in compatible apps when using a physical keyboard. This feature automatically corrects spelling, typing, and other errors. Additionally, Google has improved the performance of Autocorrect, both with the virtual keyboard and in other assistive features. The Files app has received a search upgrade, now allowing simultaneous searches across local content and Google Drive. The search results page is equipped with various filters, including options such as "My files" or "Everywhere," as well as time-based filters like "Any time," "Today," "Yesterday," and mor...

Aug242023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Southwest Airlines Modifies ‘EarlyBird’ Service Perk for Selecting Prime Seats

Business

European wholesale gas prices have experienced a decline following the apparent resolution of a planned strike at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Concerns arose due to a potential walkout at Woodside Energy's North West Shelf plant, which had the potential to disrupt global LNG supplies and trigger a notable increase in gas prices. However, on Thursday, Woodside Energy reached a preliminary agreement with the unions, a development aimed at preventing the strike from taking place. Since reaching their peak on Tuesday, benchmark EU and UK gas prices have fallen by nearly 33%. Representatives of the employees at the North West Shelf facility expressed support for the in-principle agreement with Woodside Energy. A vote to ratify the deal was scheduled for 7:...

Aug242023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Google Workspace brings client-side encryption to Gmail, Calendar apps

Technology

Google Workspace has introduced client-side encryption (CSE) to its Gmail, Calendar, and Meet mobile apps, following its initial implementation on the web. This enhancement provides organizations with direct control over encryption keys, ensuring that neither Google nor unauthorized entities can access text, audio, or video content. Particularly beneficial for companies dealing with sensitive or regulated data, this feature is now available for general use. In the realm of document collaboration, Google Workspace is making strides. CSE will soon support comments in Docs (currently in preview) and is being tested for viewing, editing, and converting Microsoft Excel files. Additionally, Google Meet will soon offer guest access support, and administrators will have the ability to enforce ...