Microsoft is the dominant force in business software, and a giant player in cloud computing. On Tuesday, the company made clear that its ambitions were even bigger, saying it planned to buy the powerhouse video game player Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, in a deal meant to position the company for the next generation… Read more »

What is the Metaverse? From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, big brands like Meta (formerly Facebook) and Microsoft are creating technology to develop the metaverse. But what actually is it? Source: BBC Tech Date: January 3rd, 2022 Link to 2 minute 50 second video: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-59674930 Discussion Versions of the Metaverse have been around… Read more »

In his 1992 novel Snow Crash, author Neal Stephenson introduced the concept of a “metaverse” — a fantastical virtual world that felt as real and present as reality itself. Almost three decades later, Mark Zuckerberg is dragging Stephenson’s vision into reality. Recently, the Facebook CEO and co-founder unveiled his company’s metaverse project during a virtual conference. Reminiscent of… Read more »

A dog training academy is teaching new tricks to a pair of very special dogs and their human handlers at Shell’s Scotford Complex. But with their abilities to open doors and take photos, the four-legged robots named Bolt and Gadget are clearly a cut above the average canine.  “The intent is to use them for some… Read more »

Apple could be forced to abandon its Lightning connector cable if European lawmakers get their way. The cable is used to charge and sync Apple devices, including the iPhone. But members of the European Parliament urged the European Commission on Monday to force tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method. Apple products do… Read more »