ComputersNews

Is VR gaming now dead in the water?

May 4, 2026
Meta is looking a lot less meta lately, reportedly pivoting from the virtual reality Quest brand and the ghost of Oculus to double down on pervert glasses. After a decade of work, Sony’s VR ambitions over on the PlayStation seem to have made little progress. And I’ve barely heard a mention of Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset—allegedly the flagship launch device for Android XR—since it arrived…
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GamingNews

Lucasfilm Exec Says Fortnite is the Future of Star Wars Storytelling

May 1, 2026
That’s no moon. It’s an island. A Fortnite island, to be exact. As you probably know by now, Star Wars is headed to Fortnite in a big way. Starting May 1, developers will be able to “create Star Wars-inspired islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative using curated assets and tools from [Epic’s] largest IP toolset to date.” That means fan-favorite characters…
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CryptoNews

Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises

May 1, 2026
Ripple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions. Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai…
CryptoNews

XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks

May 1, 2026
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could serve as a…
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NewsSpace

We love this star projector's incredible displays and at $25 it's never been cheaper

May 1, 2026
Looking for a star projector that’ll bathe a whole room in a cosmic display? At just $25, you can’t go wrong with this Fliti Galaxy Projector, but it’s a limited time deal so you’ll have to hurry. Sick of star projectors disappointing you with their displays? Then you’ll be happy to hear that we rank the Fliti Galaxy Projector as best for coverage. It may not be scientifically accurate…
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