Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Haptic feedback can give virtual experiences an extra dimension, but it’s hard to achieve. Tech startup Emerge has now unveiled the Emerge Wave-1, a device that pairs with a VR headset and emits ultrasonic waves that let users feel virtual objects.

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Protein tweak makes CRISPR gene editing 4,000 times less error-prone

CRISPR gene-editing is a powerful tool, but unfortunately it can edit the wrong DNA sequences. Now, researchers have identified a previously unknown structure of the protein that drives these mistakes, and tweaked it to reduce off-target mutations.

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Lift’s new lightweight eFoil promises newcomers a smoother ride

Puerto Rican startup Lift has introduced its third-generation eFoil, offering customers a cheaper point of entry to the young but burgeoning watersport, along with a smoother ride courtesy of a redesigned fiberglass deck.

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Internxt is a zero-knowledge, encrypted, decentralized cloud storage service you should check out

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If you're looking for a secure cloud storage service that has desktop clients for nearly every platform and is open-source to boot, Internxt might be just what you're looking for.

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How to install the Varnish cache for faster web page loads on AlmaLinux

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If you're looking to push the page load speeds for your Apache web server on AlmaLinux, the Varnish caching server might be exactly what you need. Jack Wallen walks you through the installation and setup.

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Phishing Attacks Target Countries Assisting Ukrainian Refugees

Colin Thierry Published on: March 3, 2022 A spear-phishing campaign has been targeting European government personnel providing logistics support to Ukrainian refugees. According to American cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, the attackers…

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Anti-inflammatory molecule could unlock new treatments for severe asthma

Asthma is a very common condition and, while it’s treatable, there’s always a need for new options. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have now found that an inflammatory “off switch” molecule could help treat severe asthma.

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UN endorses historic global resolution to “End Plastic Pollution”

In what is being hailed as a historic day, global leaders at the UN Environmental Assembly have endorsed a first-of-a-kind resolution that addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, with the goal of reducing its growing impacts on the natural world.

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Smartphone stunners: The winners of the 2022 Mobile Photography Awards

Now in its 11th year, the Mobile Photography Awards is the world's longest running competition to focus exclusively on photos taken with smartphone cameras. The quality of entries this year is an affirmation of the power of modern smartphone cameras.

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Record-setting hybrid atom array could power quantum computer RAM and CPU

Researchers have demonstrated key tech that could help scale up quantum computers, creating a model with a record-breaking 512 qubits. The team combined atoms of two elements into an array, so atoms can be manipulated without disturbing their neighbors.

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