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💻 I used the world’s first augmented reality laptop

Sightful has introduced the Spacetop which is being marketed as the world's first augmented reality laptop featuring a screen-less keyboard deck with a pair of AR glasses which project your desktop into the air in front of you, that remains pinned in place and only visible to the user wearing the glasses.

🌎 Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse vision is over. Can Apple save it?

Mark Zuckerberg's bet on his vision of a globe-spanning virtual reality, known as the metaverse, seems to be faltering, with little meaningful progress made on the project and even shareholders beginning to revolt; however, the launch of Apple's virtual reality headset in June could potentially change the game and allow the development of the metaverse to continue.

👶 Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete

Researchers in Japan have found that used, sanitized disposable diapers can be incorporated into concrete and mortar, which could address the problems of non-degradable waste and lack of low-cost building materials in burgeoning cities, particularly in Indonesia where low-cost housing is desperately needed.

📦 ‘In London there is no space at all’: the rise of self-storage as rents soar

Self-storage businesses are booming in the UK as the cost of renting space increases, leading to an increasing diversity of users storing everything from retail stock to fetish items and motorbike parts, and providing a home for London's sofa-surfers.

🌍 Italy’s disasters suggest the climate crisis is at the gates of Europe

Italy's latest floods are the newest addition to the country's series of weather-related disasters, emphasising the impact of the climate crisis, as experts say Italy's geography makes it particularly vulnerable to climate disasters, and policymakers begin to intervene.

😔 Bill Gates Says His Life Has Been Filled with Deep Regret

Bill Gates, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder, admitted to regretting his workaholic past and not nurturing his interpersonal relationships as he delivered a commencement speech at Northern Arizona University urging graduates to "take time to nurture your relationships, to celebrate your successes, and to recover from your losses."

💰 Hyundai and Kia agree to $200M settlement over TikTok car theft challenge

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a $200 million settlement over the "Kia Challenge" on TikTok, which led to hundreds of car thefts across the US, with instructional videos posted by 'the Kia Boyz' on how to bypass vehicle security using simple tools like a USB cable, as many vehicles manufactured between 2015-2019 lack electronic immobilizers that prevent such thefts.

🤓 When it comes to advanced math, ChatGPT is no star student

A recent study tested the AI program ChatGPT on challenging graduate-level mathematics questions and while it failed on a significant number of them, its correct answers suggested that it could be useful for math researchers and teachers as a type of specialized search engine.

💰 Games should let us choose our own stakes

Multiplayer games that require moderation and punishment pools should consider creating a mode of play where everyone who participates agrees that it’s okay to leave early if needed, according to T.C. Sottek, an executive editor who has obsessed over headlines and internet speeds since 2011, in response to his recent experience being placed in Dota 2's "low priority matchmaking pool" after abandoning several games due to having a life outside of gaming.

🍇 It’s a Raspberry Pi, a BlackBerry Keyboard, and a Battery: It’s the Beepberry

The Beepberry is a new device that combines a backlit BlackBerry Classic keyboard, a mini-touchpad, a Raspberry Pi Zero W, and a Sharp Memory LCD screen, meant to be used with the all-in-one chat service Beeper, and is available for pre-order for $79 without the Pi and $99 with the Pi included. However, it is important to note that the device is a devkit and requires Linux knowledge and configuration, with no warranty or case provided.

🔍 Google Chrome now detects typos in your URLs

Google Chrome will now check for typos in URLs and suggest the correct website, as part of an update including accessibility-focused updates to Live Caption and Google Maps.

🚴 Above the fold: The people behind the Gocycle G4 thought of everything

The Gocycle G4 is a well-designed, foldable e-bike that offers excellent performance and thoughtful features, but some issues with customization and accessories temper enthusiasm for the product.

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