This guide is designed to show you how to use AI tools like Google Bard to troubleshoot common tech problems. Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented in the complex maze of technological challenges? It’s perfectly normal, as even the most experienced tech enthusiasts face their fair share of perplexing glitches and unexpected hiccups. However, there’s no need […]
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In a bold move that has sent ripples through the tech sector, Broadcom has finalized its acquisition of VMware for $60 billion, a development that promises to reshape the landscape of virtualization and cloud services. As a user of VMware’s products, you may be wondering how this change will affect your business. The acquisition, which […]
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Lancia has revealed another new teaser photo of its new Lancia Ypsilon and this photo gives us a look at the rear of the car and the new LED rear lights, which were inspired by the Lancia Stratos, we previously saw a photo of the front of the car. Today, with the fourth image, we […]
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Imagine giving your Raspberry Pi 5 a significant boost in speed and storage capacity. The M.2 HatDrive Bottom is an innovative accessory that can make this a reality. This PCI adapter board is designed to fit snugly under your Raspberry Pi 5, enabling you to connect an M.2 NVMe SSD. By doing so, you can […]
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Meta is permanently cutting the price of its Quest 2 VR headset to $250 following the launch of the Quest 3, according to a Quest Blog update spotted by TechCrunch. The Quest 2 has been on sale at that price since Black Friday anyway, but the new retail price might spell even better deals for the previous-gen model.
"We knew we could do even more to make VR more affordable and bring even more people into the community... that's why we’re permanently lowering prices on Quest 2 and its accessories, effective January 1," the company wrote. To wit, the 128GB Quest 2 is now $250, while the 256GB model is $300. Meta is also dropping the prices for refurbished units to $230 and $270, respectively. Similar pricing can be found on Amazon.
Quest 2 accessories are also carrying lower prices, with the Elite Strap with battery receiving the biggest drop from $120 to $90. The regular Elite Strap is now $50, the carrying case has dropped to $45, the Active Pack is now $60 and the Quest 2 Fit Pack falls from $50 to $40.
The Quest 2 became one of the more popular VR headsets thanks to the low $300 launch price, but the buzz died down when Meta jacked the price to $400 in mid-2022. The $500 Quest 3 was a big step forward with improved screens and lenses, a more compact design, faster performance, mixed reality cameras and more.
With hundreds of VR titles available — including Resident Evil 4, the new Roblox game and ever-popular Beat Saber — the Quest 2 is still a great entry into the world of VR, though. It's now even more attractive at that price, and we might see it drop even lower via sales over the next year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/metas-quest-2-headset-is-about-to-get-even-cheaper-090433083.html?src=rssMeta is permanently cutting the price of its Quest 2 VR headset to $250 following the launch of the Quest 3, according to a Quest Blog update spotted by TechCrunch. The Quest 2 has been on sale at that price since Black Friday anyway, but the new retail price might spell even better deals for the previous-gen model.
"We knew we could do even more to make VR more affordable and bring even more people into the community... that's why we’re permanently lowering prices on Quest 2 and its accessories, effective January 1," the company wrote. To wit, the 128GB Quest 2 is now $250, while the 256GB model is $300. Meta is also dropping the prices for refurbished units to $230 and $270, respectively. Similar pricing can be found on Amazon.
Quest 2 accessories are also carrying lower prices, with the Elite Strap with battery receiving the biggest drop from $120 to $90. The regular Elite Strap is now $50, the carrying case has dropped to $45, the Active Pack is now $60 and the Quest 2 Fit Pack falls from $50 to $40.
The Quest 2 became one of the more popular VR headsets thanks to the low $300 launch price, but the buzz died down when Meta jacked the price to $400 in mid-2022. The Quest 3 was a big step forward with improved screens and lenses, a more compact design, faster performance, mixed reality cameras and more.
With hundreds of VR titles available — including Resident Evil 4, the new Roblox game and ever-popular Beat Saber — the Quest 2 is still a great entry into the world of VR, though. It's now even more attractive at that price, and we might see it drop even lower via sales over the next year.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/metas-quest-2-headset-is-about-to-get-even-cheaper-090433083.html?src=rss
If you are interested in quantum computing and interested in building your very own at home, you might be interested to know it’s very easy to build a quantum computer although it might not be capable of exactly what you’re hoping. To learn more about what you can expect from a DIY quantum computer and […]
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Effective communication skills are fundamental and play a pivotal role in the dynamics of both personal interactions and professional collaborations. In our increasingly interconnected world, the ability to articulate thoughts clearly, understand others, and engage in meaningful dialogue is indispensable. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has marked a significant shift in the landscape of […]
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In a few days time at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of 2024, LG well unveil its new new lineup of ‘LG MyView‘ smart monitors. Designed for the modern user, the smart monitors feature an array of user-friendly features and connectivity options and are built on the webOS platform. Offering users a […]
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NVIDIA may have figured out a way to go around the US export restrictions on China, but apparently ASML, the Dutch firm behind the key chipmaking equipment, isn't having much say on this end. According to Bloomberg, Biden's administration reportedly reached out to ASML "weeks before" the January 1, 2024 export ban deadline, requesting the firm to halt some pre-scheduled shipments of its deep ultraviolet lithography (DUV) machines to its Chinese customers. This came after the revelation that SMIC used ASML tech to manufacture Huawei's latest flagship processor, the 7nm HiSilicon Kirin 9000S.
In addition to DUV machines, ASML also manufactures extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines for making more advanced chips — with node processes of 5nm or less — for the likes of Apple and Qualcomm. While ASML was never allowed to sell EUV equipment to China, the Dutch government did grant licenses to the firm for shipping DUV machines to China until the end of 2023.
Bloomberg reports that things changed when the US government — National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, specifically — allegedly contacted the Dutch government regarding some of ASML's final shipments to China, to which his team was asked to reach out to ASML directly. "Shipments of a limited number of machines" were affected.
While China had been able to source lithography machines from elsewhere, they tended to be off less advanced methods. Not to mention the joint effort between the US, Japan and the Netherlands on limiting China's access to such equipment. That said, China had since been pushed to beef up its own silicon ecosystem, to the point where it surprised the world with its homegrown 7nm mobile 5G chip. It's no wonder the US was desperate to halt ASML's final DUV shipments to China, though doing so before the agreed deadline may be a questionable move.
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