Meta’s AR headset boasts widest field of view, direct hand interaction

Meta’s AR headset boasts widest field of view, direct hand interaction

March 3, 2016 - 10:40 AMT  06:40 GMT
Meta is working with developers to create Meta 2 applications that have the potential to fundamentally change the way people collaborate.
“Big Hero 6” hit animation gets TV series treatment

“Big Hero 6” hit animation gets TV series treatment

March 3, 2016 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
"Kim Possible" creators Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley have been announced as the executive producers for the show.
YouTube, UN partner to empower female filmmakers worldwide

YouTube, UN partner to empower female filmmakers worldwide

March 3, 2016 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
Over the past few months, YouTube has invited a select group of women to serve as creative directors and mentor other female creators.
Ian McShane joins TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman's

Ian McShane joins TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "American Gods"

March 3, 2016 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
McShane recently appeared on Showtime's "Ray Donovan" and is set to star on "Game of Thrones" season 6 in a mysterious role.
Oculus Rift founder says Facebook not the future of VR

Oculus Rift founder says Facebook not the future of VR

March 3, 2016 - 10:06 AMT  06:06 GMT
Palmer Luckey said that virtual reality is better suited to new platforms, rather than services like Facebook in their current form.
Spotify rolls out new feature dedicated to undiscovered artists

Spotify rolls out new feature dedicated to undiscovered artists

March 3, 2016 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
Fresh Finds uses both human and software-based 'tastemakers' to create genre-specific playlists comprised of music from grassroots musicians.
North Korea fires projectiles after UN ratchets up sanctions

North Korea fires projectiles after UN ratchets up sanctions

March 3, 2016 - 09:51 AMT  05:51 GMT
The firing escalated tensions on the Korean peninsula, which have been high since the North's January nuclear test.
U.S. invites cyberexperts to hack Pentagon

U.S. invites cyberexperts to hack Pentagon

March 3, 2016 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
The new program is being led by the Defense Digital Service, which was created by Ash Carter last November.
At least 50,000 killed in South Sudan war, UN says

At least 50,000 killed in South Sudan war, UN says

March 3, 2016 - 09:29 AMT  05:29 GMT
The conflict in S. Sudan, whose secession from Sudan had long enjoyed the support of the U.S., has torn apart the world's youngest country.
$1.125 bn deal reached over deadly Brazil mudslide

$1.125 bn deal reached over deadly Brazil mudslide

March 3, 2016 - 09:17 AMT  05:17 GMT
In Nov, two Samarco dams ruptured setting off a deadly mudslide. The mudslide destroyed the town of Mariana and killed 19.
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