Valve will soon offer official replacement parts for its Index VR headset (and possibly other Index products like controllers and base stations) via DIY repair site iFixit. Valve announced today that it plans to offer official replacement parts for
Day: February 16, 2022
Trump says accounting firm Mazars left his company over ‘intimidation’
Donald Trump on Tuesday night insisted a former Trump Organization accounting firm cut ties with his company over “vicious intimidation tactics” from the New York authorities investigating him. The former president alleged accounting firm Mazars was forced to stop working
24 Natural Ways To Maintain Youthful, Glowing Skin
We all want to age gracefully. But not many of us put forth the effort to make that goal a reality. It takes a mix of natural skincare, lifestyle changes, and patience to get a complexion that appears healthy, bright,
Appboxo raises $7M to turn any app into a super app
Mini-apps are lightweight programs that run within a larger app and serve as additional sources of user engagement and revenue. They became popularized by “super apps” like WeChat, Alibaba and Grab. But not all developers have these tech giants’ resources.
Political Satirist And ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ Panelist P.J. O’Rourke Dies
NEW YORK (AP) — P.J. O’Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverence and “Gonzo” journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died at age 74. O’Rourke died Tuesday morning,
What To Look For In A Quality Med Spa
There is no shortage of options for choosing a quality med spa in your area. You have spas such as My Botox LA MedSpa that cater to a wide range of clientele, with everything from in-house doctors and nurses to
Sandy Hook families reach $73 million settlement with riflemaker Remington over 2012 school massacre
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, heart and cross memorial near Sandy Hook Firehouse on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook, CT. Enid Alvarez | NY Daily News | Getty Images The families of some of the adults and children killed in
SME lender Funding Societies raises $144M led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, plus $150M in debt lines
Small businesses are the backbone of Southeast Asia’s economy, but many struggle to secure working capital loans because they don’t have traditional credit records or collateral, say the founders of Funding Societies. The fintech, which claims to be the region’s
Makers announce the release date of Bachchhan Paandeys trailer
Akshay Kumar’s look in Bachchhan Paandey has been revealed as the makers launched a new poster. Along with the poster release, the makers have also announced that the movie’s trailer will be released on March 18, which also coincides with
Rice Announces Retirement, the 30th House Democrat to Plan an Exit
She had become increasingly marginalized in the ranks of House Democrats, where the loudest voices are typically from a new generation of progressives, and where her history with Ms. Pelosi had cost her opportunities. In 2019, for instance, Ms. Pelosi
Vaccination during pregnancy protects babies, CDC says: COVID updates
Babies younger than 6 months old wouldn’t be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine even if the shots now under consideration for younger children were authorized. A new study indicates most of the infants wouldn’t need them to avoid severe disease
Why startups may want to rent hardware instead of buying it
The ability to rent all sorts of things is a logical step in the evolution of a subscription economy, but renting hardware wasn’t necessarily top-of-mind for startups until COVID-19 hit. Pre-pandemic, a common step in the onboarding process at many
After Sexual Harassment Lawsuit, Critics Attack Harvard’s Release of Therapy Records
But whether Harvard should have pursued the confidential records is another matter, according to Dr. Caplan, the ethicist. “That’s very murky in terms of consent, because she’s pressured, she’s vulnerable,” he said. “Does she really know what she’s turning over?
The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – February 2022
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual apps are performing across its VR storefronts, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of
Experimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction
Gina was used to surprises, but this day brought a big one. “He said, ‘They actually approached me about having brain surgery for addiction,’ ” she recalls. “And I literally wanted to pass out on the floor.” “They” were a