Palmer Luckey, the original designer of the Oculus Rift DKI, has debuted a virtual reality headset that will kill the user if their avatar dies in-game. Luckey says he was inspired by the idea of linking the gamer to their avatar in the game for a more realistic gaming experience. The Japanese anime SAO, authored by Reki Kawahara, undoubtedly inspired the design of this VR helmet (Sword Art Online).

Luckey recently altered a Meta Quest Pro VR headset with an explosive twist. An explosive is fitted to the prototype of this model. If a player died in-game, the "NerveGear" headgear would kill them in real life by irradiating their brain with microwave radiation.

The device appears to be a modded Meta Quest Pro with three explosive charge…

It's essential to ensure that humans and robots are compatible as companies start to employ direct human-robot collaboration. This working relationship depends on humans' ability to trust robot behavior and trustworthiness. Researchers in the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University are researching to capture the functional brain activity of humans in collaboration with robots in manufacturing tasks.

Researchers from the NeuroErgonomics lab employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy to record the functional brain activity of individuals. The operator's confidence in the robots declined due to seeing flawed robot activities. The higher robot autonomy levels are to blame for this…

Sensata Technologies introduced a Lithium Balance n3- a new battery management system (BMS), for high-voltage applications, especially for battery makers and manufacturers of electric trucks, buses, and other heavy commercial vehicles. Lithium Balance n3-BMS supports power up to 1000 volts/2000 amps.

There has been an increasing demand for ISO 26262-certified components as battery packers, and electric commercial vehicle OEMs look for functional safety in their platforms and strive for quick turnaround time. Lithium Balance n3-BMS is an off-the-shelf, Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL C) certified solution. It has a reduced development time and is cost-effective. It has a layered software structure that allows customers to customize…

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is essential to decarbonize airline operations in the coming decades. It provides a remarkable decrease in carbon emissions of up to 80% over the fuel lifecycle compared to the old jet fuel it replaces, depending on the sustainable feedstock utilized, production process, and airport supply chain. It works in tandem with Hydrogen.

In November, WestJet announced a three-month commitment to using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Neste, the largest producer of renewable fuels in the world, on all flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Calgary International Airport (YYC). The SAF Destination initiative, a first in Canada, supports WestJet's commitment to sustainability and…

Prices of oil dropped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as Chinese health officials' reiterated their dedication to a strict COVID management strategy, shattering expectations for a recovery in oil demand from the largest crude importer in the world.

After reaching a low of $96.50 earlier, Brent crude futures decreased $1.20, or 1.2%, to $97.37 a barrel. Earlier in the day, U.S. West Texas Intermediate oil hit a session low of $90.40 per barrel before falling to $91.24 per barrel, down $1.37, or 1.5%.

The Chinese health authorities asserted, at a news conference on Saturday that they would continue to treat COVID cases according to their "dynamic-clearing" strategy as soon as they appeared. Chinese health authorities committed to…

On Thursday, the Bank of England (BoE) announced the most significant hike in the interest rate and warned about the impending recession the country will face within the upcoming two years. With rising food and energy prices, the most recent rate increase reflects aggressive rate tightening by central banks worldwide.

“It is a tough road ahead”, BoE governor Andrew Bailey remarked during a press briefing. He continued, “it was lifting borrowing costs by 0.75 percentage points to three percent -- the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis -- to cool UK inflation that it sees shortly peaking at a four-decade high near 11 percent”.

As a result of central bank rate hikes, retail lenders are raising interest rates on their loans…

Nestle Health Science’s probiotics brand, Garden of Life, has launched two new probiotics targeted at kids’ growth and immune health. The product has been launched in China to capture the kid segment further. The product, which comes in solid beverage forms, is widely sold in general stores throughout the country. Besides, probiotics are tiny delicate microorganisms that cannot survive in complex environments. The newly developed coated probiotic helps fight harsh environments and is the best supplement. The ultimate benefits of these probiotics have been recognized by Nestle, which has acquired a larger share in the segment. For decades, the company has been focusing on the probiotic market and has launched multiple products in the global…

Danish-Swedish company Arla Foods Ingredients (ARI) has developed a plug-and-play solution to help manufacturers create indulgent bars with high protein content in every layer. ARI develops and manufactures whey-based ingredients in various industries, including bakery products, drinks, and dairy, as well as clinical, infant, and sports nutrition. In addition, the company manufactures child nutrition solutions for other companies.

According to the company, the plug-and-play system will enable producers to "build delicious bars with high-protein content in every layer." The novel formula contains premium whey and milk protein components from the Lacprodan category of the corporation. Affluent chocolate mass ensures that the flavor and…

UK battery start-up company Britishvolt is on the verge of to become insolvent, jeopardizing roughly 300 jobs. The company wanted to build a factory in Northumberland to produce batteries for electric vehicles with the support of politicians. As a result of the project’s forced delay and the lack of revenue, the company is now rushing to find additional funding to remain operating.

The UK government promised the business 100 million pounds in January to assist in luring in more investors for its gigafactory in Blyth, Northeastern England. The ministers reportedly withdrew the lifeline after realizing that the money will be used for ongoing operations, according to the BBC.

Britishvolt’s under-construction factory was expected to generate…

Oil is just one of the energy sources in the Middle East region. The geography is blessed with the ability to boost the renewable energy sources to diversify the energy mix of the world. It’s not just US and the West on their way to become green energy market leaders. The Middle East nations are turning out to be one of the most significant hubs for renewable energy globally. Here is a quick review of the major renewable energy initiatives taking place in the Middle East.

1. Al Dhafra Solar Project in Abu Dabhi, UAE: The Al Dhafra Solar Project, a 2GW photovoltaic (PV) independent power producer (IPP) project, will be located in the United Arab Emirates, around 35 km south of Abu Dabhi. The project is scheduled for commissioning at the end…

In August 2022, Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that it is extending its collaboration with Synopsys by integrating PathWave RFIC Design (GoldenGate) with Synopsys Custom Compiler design environment and Synopsys PrimeSim circuit simulation solutions. As a result, designers will be able to validate complex radio frequency (RF) and millimeter wave design requirements for 5G/6G system-on-chip (SoC) and subsystem designs in Synopsys Custom Design.

The complexity of the design requirements for radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) used in wireless data transmissions, such as transceivers and RF front-end components, continues to rise. Among the capabilities of next-generation wireless systems are higher bandwidth, increased device…

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is now the Chief New Twit; he has finalized the US$44 billion transaction to buy out Twitter and take the company private. He intends to make the platform into a super app like We Chat that can be used for payments, communication, and entertainment. Musk fired the CEO, CFO, and General Secretary on his first day in charge of Twitter, revealing his intentions to reduce the workforce.

He pledged to build a Digital Town Square and a reputable advertising platform, as well as to restore all users who had been banned, including former US President Donald Trump. Speaking about Trump, Elon said that he would remain on Truth Social; the platform he formed after his Twitter account was deactivated. 

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Disney has announced that they are creating their very own Metaverse. Walt Disney Co.'s CEO, Bob Chapek, recently unveiled the company's plans to enhance storytelling for the next 100 years by implementing blockchain technology and the Metaverse. Disney is one of the largest companies in the entire world and owns some of the most iconic characters and Intellectual Property, such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar, amongst many others.

It has also been recently reported that the company is looking to engage an experienced corporate attorney to work on developing technologies like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse in what appears to be an effort to enter the Web 3.0.

According to a job posting on the Disney careers website, the…