Haptics used to mean vibrating your phone instead of having it ring when a call came in. But smaller, more controllable tech put sophisticated kinesthetic feedback in something as small as a pen.
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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge — Last Call Trailer and New Details Revealed
ILMxLAB // SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Check out the new full trailer and more from ILMxLAB’s upcoming VR experience, arriving September 15. Dok-Ondar’s final assignment for you is almost here, and there’s lots of new intel to help prepare for the adventure. ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive entertainment studio, revealed today a full gameplay trailer and new […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: Mustafar
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this installment, Emily traverses the molten planet of Mustafar… The lava-drenched planet of Mustafar was […]
Can the Metaverse Thrive If It’s Fully Owned by Facebook?
This week, we step into the social network’s vision of the metaverse, where reality and the simulated world become one. Kinda.
Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Anywhere—New or Old
VR experiences, whether in-person or online, can transport you around the globe—or even to space.
Get Ready for “Indiana Jones Meets Star Wars” in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge — Last Call
ILMxLAB // AUGUST 11, 2021 ILMxLAB reveals a new teaser trailer and key art for the VR experience, and director Jose Perez III tells StarWars.com about the adventures that await. What’s it like to be a treasure hunter in the galaxy far, far away? We’ll soon find out. ILMxLAB revealed today a teaser trailer, key […]
Deepfakes: Microsoft and others in big tech are working to bring authenticity to videos, photos
If you want people to trust the photos and videos your business puts out, it might be time to start learning how to prove they haven’t been tampered with.
Valve’s Steam Deck Will Take PC Games on the Go This December
The $400 handheld will let you bring your Steam library anywhere. But before you reserve one, here’s what you need to know.
The Best VR Headsets to Try (and Some to Avoid)
Virtual worlds are more accessible than ever. These three headsets can take you there.
From Tamagotchi to Nintendogs: Why People Love Digital Pets
Electronic companions keep drawing us back—and it’s not just because they don’t have fleas.