How TikTok's 'Filter for Good' is raising money for Palestine

Scrolling endlessly, you stop on one of many TikTok videos. A finger traces across the phone screen, moving a small triangular watermelon slice along a snaking gray line. The person controlling the fruit is meticulously collecting seeds, and when the ... more - mashable

Save $50 on a Meta Quest 2, plus more Black Friday Meta Quest deals

UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EST This article has been has been updated with the latest Black Friday deals for Meta Quest headsets and accessories. Best Meta Quest deals for Black Friday 2023: Best headset deal Meta Quest 2 (128 GB) + Carrying Case ... more - mashable

Best Buy just added even more early Black Friday deals as part of a 3-day flash sale

UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2023, 11:20 a.m. EST This story has been updated. A quick look at Best Buy's top early Black Friday deals: Best TV deal LG 48-inch A2 Series OLED 4K TV $549.99 + free 3-month Apple TV+ subscription (save $750) Get Deal Best laptop deal ... more - mashable

Berlin's cybersex brothel fulfills a fantasy — but may pose risks

The sex and porn industries are often the earliest adopters of new technology. Just one example of this is Cybrothel, so-called the "world's first" cybersex brothel where clients can rent real dolls (humanlike and life-sized dolls) and immerse ... more - mashable

Lenovo Legion Glasses lets you game on your back — and you get a personal 86-inch TV, too

The Lenovo Legion Glasses are life-savers. As we speak, I'm recovering from a surgical procedure that requires me to lie down. If it weren't for the Legion Glasses, gaming would be a struggle. With these spectacles, I can rest on my bed and game to my ... more - mashable

Apple enables Spatial Video recording in iOS 17.2 beta

When Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, the company said that the new phones will be able to record spatial videos, which can be put to use in the upcoming Vision Pro augmented reality headset. Now, the functionality is live in the latest ... more - mashable

The 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' PS5 console bundle is $60 off ahead of Black Friday

SAVE $60: As of Nov. 9, the popular 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' PS5 console bundle is on sale — save $60 ahead of Black Friday, just $499 for the game, console, and a DualSense controller. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony 'Marvel’s Spider-Man 2' PlayStation ... more - mashable

These XR glasses transformed my iPhone 15 Pro Max into a 120-inch TV

This Viture One review dives into how it can benefit your everyday life, whether you're a gamer, a worker bee, a night owl, or a privacy-conscious traveler. ... more - mashable

How to watch the 2023 Moselle Open online for free

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Watch Cameron Diaz trying not to spill wine while watching intense VR jump scares

Cameron Diaz took on Jimmy Fallon and Questlove on "The Tonight Show" in a game of trying not to jump at the VR scares. ... more - mashable

How to preorder the XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro AR glasses

XREAL (formerly Nreal) launched another wave of its augmented reality glasses. The Air 2 and Air 2 Pro introduce a brighter OLED display, better audio, and more starting at $399. ... more - mashable

Snapchat and Inspirit team up to build augmented reality STEM lessons

Snapchat and experiential edutech company Inspirit will launch a new augmented reality learning module for STEM curriculum. ... more - mashable

XREAL (formerly Nreal) Air AR glasses are 20% off for Prime Day

Formerly known as Nreal Air AR glasses, this pair of specs features a massive 201-inch screen. They're on sale for a limited time. ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 reviews are in — 3 things people hate about it

Meta Quest 3 reviews are flooding in and critics from several major tech outlets are voicing their opinions on the new VR headset. ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 review: There’s only one thing I dislike about this VR headset

This Meta Quest 3 review dives into the pros and cons of getting the new-generation VR headset. ... more - mashable

Mark Zuckerberg joins podcaster Lex Fridman for an interview in the Metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg joins MIT research scientist Lex Fridman to speak about the future of Meta’s AR and VR capabilities. ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 to get new tracking feature other VR headsets don't have — not even Apple Vision Pro

Meta's fancy new VR headset will get some fancy new features before the end of the year. ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 fully unveiled at Connect 2023: How is it different from Quest 2?

Meta's next VR headset is the Quest 3, complete with a bunch of cool-looking AR features. ... more - mashable

Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: Why it's way better than Quest 2

Meta's newest Quest headset could be the best one yet thanks to seriously impressive passthrough features. ... more - mashable

How to preorder the Meta Quest 3

The Meta Quest 3 (starting at $499.99) is now available for preorder at select major retailers and in the Meta Store ahead of its launch on Oct. 10. ... more - mashable

Meta Connect Event 2023: How to watch it

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Horizon Worlds starts rolling out onto mobile and desktop

Meta finally brought one very small slice of its Horizon Worlds metaverse project to phones and web browsers. ... more - mashable

Meta is reportedly rolling out legs for its VR avatars

Meta is reportedly rolling out its VR legs for beta testers. ... more - mashable

Save over $1,000 on a Razer Blade 15 during the Intel Gamer Days event

SAVE $1,200: As of Aug. 25, the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop is $1,200 off the original price ($2,999.99) as a part of Intel's Gamer Days sale. Pick one up before Sept. 3, and get two free games with your purchase. PSA: Intel's Gamer Days event just ... more - mashable

‘Gran Turismo’ review: Neill Blomkamp sucks the fun out of racing

A movie splattered with the PlayStation insignia, Gran Turismo 's tagline, "from gamer to racer," is both its marketing slogan and guiding credo. Of course, the Sony gaming platform (whose eponymous movie wing, PlayStation Studios, also produced ... more - mashable

How literary fiction is grappling with modern tech

In The List , a new novel by journalist Yomi Adegoke, an anonymous list circulated on social media threatens to upend a flourishing relationship between a young It Couple. At the book's crux sit all the anxieties and toxicities that social apps can cultivate. ... more - mashable

The TCL RayNeo X2 is the all-in-one smart assistant

These glasses are the first in the world of Augmented Reality. The TCL RayNeo X2 glasses use AR to display assistant features. With the use of MicroLEDs in both lenses of the glasses the RayNeo X2 displays information right in front of your eyes. Smart ... more - mashable

Calling all gamers: Get a Sony 4K Ultra HD TV and a PS5 for 27% off

Save $1,051.99: As of Aug. 23, you can get a Sony 85" 4K Ultra HD TV (X90L Series) and a PlayStation 5 console for $2,747.99 instead of the bundle's regular price of $3,799.98 — a savings of 27% off at Amazon. Other PS5 bundle deals include the ... more - mashable

The Vive XR Elite VR headset conforms to you

The Vive XR Elite VR headset is convertible, lightweight and conforms to you. This is the Vive XR Elite from HTC. With a detachable battery, the device offers adjustable comfort and portability. Dials on the Vive XR let you manipulate the lens to tune ... more - mashable

The 10 best male sex toys will blow your mind, body, and soul

Listen up, masturbators. When it comes to pleasure, the sex-positive crowd definitely has the upper hand. Compared to our more puritanical forebears, we live in a very progressive society where conversations about sexual health, pleasure, and intimacy ... more - mashable