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Whether it’s heart rate, breathing rate or muscle activity, there are wearable devices that are capable ofmeasuring just about biometric data point you can think of. But what about no-contact methods of measuring that don’t involve physically touching you at all? That is something researchers from Israeli startupContinUse Biometricshave been working on. Their resulting device — capable ofmonitoring these vital signs from meters away— is set to hit shelves as soon as the end of 2018....

Ubisoft’s mobile titles are getting even more delays.In its Q1 financial reportreleased Thursday, the company announced thatRainbow Six MobileandThe Division Resurgencehave been delayed out of fiscal year 2025, meaning they’re now set for at least later next year. The company says this is to “ensure that these experiences deliver on expectations with optimized KPIs in the context of a demanding yet very large market.” Both mobile titles, which Ubisoft says are full versions of their respective games but built from the ground up for touchscreens, have been delayed multiple times....

Despite having been on the market for a couple of years now, we still don’t often see discounts on the Nintendo Switch (not particularly big ones, anyway). Even during sales like Prime Day and Black Friday, the pickings for Switch deals are slim compared to those for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The best bet for Nintendo fans or anyone else looking to get their hands on this unique console is to grab one of the bundle deals that pop up from time to time, andWalmartis still offering itsNintendo Switch bundle offerthat it ran during Prime Day....

Warhammer fans will get to battle against each other again inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, according to a new trailer released during the 2024 Warhammer Skulls event on Thursday. We’ve known that the game, developed bySaber Interactive, would feature co-op for the single-player campaign, but we now know that it’ll have more co-op modes, including a 6v6 PVP mode called “Eternal War.” This is good news for fans of the originalSpace Marinegame from 2011, which featured a beloved PVP mode....

Following a perfect launchfrom the Kennedy Space Centerin Florida early on Saturday, SpaceX’s four Crew-7 astronauts arrived safely at the International Space Station (ISS) the following day. NASA live-streamed the Crew Dragon spacecraft approaching the ISS before docking, and also shared footage of the crew’s arrival aboard the station. The spacecraft’s hatch was opened at 10:58 a.m. ET (7:58 a.m. PT) on Sunday, shortly after the ISS crew opened the hatch between the space station and the pressurized mating adapter, NASA reported....

The Vivo X90 Pro has arrived, in preparation for our review. If you’re not familiar with Vivo, it’s part of the same tech empire as OnePlus, Realme, and Oppo — but it’snot as closely relatedas those three are in terms of software, design, and partnerships. It’s Vivo’s partnership with Zeiss, in addition to a wider global launch for the X90 Pro, that has us intrigued. Vivo and Zeiss have worked together on smartphone cameras since 2020, with the Vivo X60 Pro andX60 Pro Plusthe first devices to come from the partnership....

Elden Ringis well-known for being an immensely challenging game for newbies and veterans alike, offering perilous locations to traverse, difficult bosses to fell, and plenty of PvP action to keep you on your toes. TheShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion continues this trend with an all-new map full of deadly secrets and dangerous enemies, so you’ll want to go into it at a high level to ensure you’re well-prepared for everything it throws at you....

Apple’s Deep Fusion camera feature has made a lot of buzz before its official release iniOS 13.2. Now that it’s live, we’re taking a deeper look at what’s being fused, and how. It’s not that con-Fusing Much like Apple’s Smart HDR, Deep Fusion relies on object and scene recognition, as well as a series of eight images captured before you click the shutter button. Of the eight images, four are taken with standard exposure, and four with short exposure....

Prime Day dealsaren’t just about what Amazon has on sale. Other retailers including Walmart are also hosting their own Prime Day sales. With Walmart announcing that it’s launching its own four-day sales event that wraps around Prime Day, we thought we’d take a look at what you should buy in theWalmart Prime Day sale. Known as Deals for Days, Walmart’s Prime Day sale starts June 20 and runs until June 23....

Who’s hosting the 2024 Oscars? The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced – with Oppenheimer leading the way – but who will be hosting the 96th edition of the Academy Awards? The Academy Awards nominations for movies released in 2023 were announced earlier today, with Jake Quaid and Zazie Beetz reading out the names that will be in contention come Oscar night. Oppenheimer dominates the field with a whopping 13 nominations, though Christopher Nolan’s film faces stiff competition from the likes of Poor Things (11 noms), Killers of the Flower Moon (10), Barbie (8), and Maestro (7)....

Zack Snyder claims “brainwashed” DC fans can’t appreciate Man of Steel ending Zack Snyder recently claimed DC fans were “brainwashed” and that’s why they didn’t like the violent ending found in Man of Steel. When it comes to the world of superheroes and how they’re portrayed in movies, directorZack Snyderhas always been a bit of a wildcard. Snyder famously released two of the most contentious DC films —Man of SteelandBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice— along with his own personal cut of the Justice League film....

The most polarizing holiday of the year is arguably Valentine’s Day. Whether you have, want, or dismiss love, there’s no avoiding the festivities. One of the easiest ways to celebrate is to watch a movie. It’s the perfect activity for singles or couples because of its accessibility and convenience. Huluhas an entire section dedicated to romance films that range from dramas and comedies to young adult sagas and coming-of-age tales. Below are three great Hulu movies to watch on Valentine’s Day....

January often gets a bad rap for being a dumping ground for terrible movies that Hollywood just doesn’t know what to do with. And certainly, that’s been true for some years like 2003, which gave the world such gems asKangaroo JackandBiker Boyz. Yet January can also be ground zero for pop culture sensations likeAmerican Sniper, which became the highest-grossing movie in 2014, orM3GAN, which dominated Twitter and multiplexes last year....