Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Glasses

Apple Inc. has hit pause on a planned overhaul to its Vision Pro headset to redirect resources toward a more urgent effort: developing smart glasses that can rival products from Meta Platforms Inc.

Oof, that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike is taking its toll

Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.

Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents David Landau VR Comedy Set

The Soapstone Comedy Club in Meta Horizon has shared with AWN an exclusive clip from the October 2 premiere of comedian David Landau’s headlining VR stand-up performance. Landau’s set, originally

‘Embodied’ AI in virtual reality improves programming student confidence

Researchers have found that giving AI "peers" in virtual reality (VR) a body that can interact with the virtual environment can help students learn programming. Specifically, the researchers found students ...

Video: Internet Returns to Afghanistan

Internet services were restored in Afghanistan on Wednesday after a two-day nationwide blackout that paralyzed the economy and grounded planes. The Taliban government gave no reason for the outage, or the resumption of services.

What the latest Game Pass changes mean for your subscription ​​​​​​​

What's included in each tier and how to change your sub

Internet cut off leaves Afghans stranded as flights cancelled

At least 14 flights scheduled to operate out of Kabul airport on Wednesday were cancelled, with the status of other flights unclear, data from plane tracker Flightradar24 showed, following an internet shutdown in Afghanistan.

Seeing it from the rider’s view: drivers who pass horses dangerously learn thanks to virtual reality van

Drivers who passed horses dangerously have been shown the error of their ways thanks to a joint emergency services operation and the British Horse Society (BHS). The Leicestershire Police Leicestershire and Rutland rural policing team and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) carried out a close pass operation in the Melton district on 25 September. […]

The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban

BCSD offers families tips on new ban on internet devices

BATAVIA — With the 2025-26 school year under way, Superintendent Jason Smith has provided tips for parents and guardians to help families get used to the student internet-enabled device ban