Meta’s annual VR / AR shindig starts a few hours after this newsletter hits your inbox. As always, it will set the direction of travel for the next year by tying things to your face. So, before the awkward stage banter begins, it’s worth reading up on what’s to come. We have prepared .
This includes a pair of Buddy Holly glasses that offer augmented reality in a more user-friendly package. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already hinted at its potential, but he added that we’ll only see a prototype today. We can also expect a cheaper version of the Quest 3 and some more AI doodads to come to Ray-Ban smart glasses.
. It all starts at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, but color commentary will start long before then.
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Except Japan for obvious reasons.
Depending on your loyalty, Palworld it’s either an exciting spin on the adventure genre or a shameless rip-off Pokemonbut with a gun. . The title was released as a surprise for PS5 in 68 countries, with Japan being a notable exception.
I really want this thing.
I’ve long been a fan of cute pianos that teach you how to play, and I’ve reviewed a few for Engadget. now, . It will be integrated with Duolingo, which has music courses to teach people how to understand the basics of performance. And I mentioned that I indeed Want to play with one of these?
Raise your hand if you don’t know this is a thing.
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