The metaverse is commonly known as “a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space, including the sum of all virtual worlds, augmented reality, and the Internet.” The metaverse may eventually provide a three-dimensional or virtual world for users to shop, play games, travel, learn,…
What goes up must comes down, but how quickly?. Deposit Photos Gravity is everywhere. It’s the force that anchors the Earth in its orbit around the sun, stops trees from growing up forever, and keeps our breakfast cereal in its bowl. It’s also an essential component in our understanding of the universe. But just how…
This week on the TechCrunch Podcast, TC climate writer Harri Weber comes on to talk about Tesla’s underperforming solar roofing business and new TC reporter, Kyle Wiggins, does a deep dive into Butler Hospitality’s recent layoffs and how they are a cautionary tale for other food and hospitality tech businesses. And of course, Darrell gives…
Investing in private markets has long been reserved for the ultra-rich. Thanks to tech startups, though, the process is becoming much more accessible for those who aren’t members of the “one percent” of wealthiest Americans. Fundrise, a company that allows anyone to invest in real estate with a minimum investment of just $10, is making…
If you’re in the United Kingdom, I don’t need to tell you that it’s warm, and to take shelter in the shade and drink water as much as possible. I’ve had my own experience with past heat waves, such as my iPhone almost melting, and now that we’re in one of the highest temperatures the…
Following the fall of Roe v. Wade and the ensuing abortion bans, women in the US have been recommended to use one of the best VPN services to protect their sensitive health information. However, not all VPN providers live up to their security and privacy claims. This is why lawmakers are urging the Federal Trade…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could finally be turning your electric car into a very large Steam Deck if his own tweet is to be believed. Responding to an account that was celebrating the gaming capabilities of the Tesla as they exist now Musk said that his company is “making progress with Steam integration.” Adding that…
A number of different threat actors have attacked VoIP telephony servers belonging to Elastix with more than 500,000 different malware samples between December 2021 and March 2022, researchers have claimed. Elastix is a unified communications server software, bringing together IP PBX, email, IM, faxing and collaboration tools. The researchers are speculating the attackers exploited CVE-2021-45461,…
Boeing 787 aircraft. Taylor Rains/Insider Boeing’s long-term airline industry forecast has excluded sales to Russia and Central Asia. The company had previously predicted sales of 1,540 aircraft to buyers in the region. The Commercial Market Outlook cites the war in Ukraine and Russian sanctions for the exclusion. Plane manufacturer Boeing has cut its long-term…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX will fly Russian cosmonauts to the ISS in September, NASA and Roscosmos told Reuters. AP NASA’s deal with Roscosmos means SpaceX will launch Russian cosmonauts to the ISS this year. In September, Anna Kikina will be the first Russian to launch on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, per Reuters. Meanwhile, US astronaut Frank Rubio…