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Nreal Launches $600 ‘Light’ AR Glasses in United States via Verizon

Road to VR

Nreal, the Chinese startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses which made a splash back at CES 2019, has now expanded to the United States, making the smartphone-tethered device available through select Verizon stores starting today.

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Why All Phones Might Soon Require USB-C In The United States

Slashgear

Now that the EU has plans to require all phones to use USB-C by 2024, several senators have urged action on similar legislation here in the United States.

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European Union May Quarantine the United States

GizModo VR

As if we needed any further reminders that the United States has botched its response to the covid-19 crisis so spectacularly that we present a threat to the health global population, member states of the European Union are reportedly weighing whether to include American travelers on its ban list as European borders… Read more.

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United States FTC Files Lawsuit to Block NVIDIA-Arm Acquisition

Anand Tech

In the biggest roadblock yet to NVIDIA’s proposed acquisition of Arm, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced this afternoon that the regulatory body will be suing to block the merger.

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Facebook Patent Teases AR Fedora, Visor, And Cowboy Hat

VRScout

Earlier this week, the United States Patent & Trademark Office published a new patent filed by Facebook back in 2019 that showcases a “unique” type of AR headgear. Image Credit: United States Patent & Trademark Office. Image Credit: United States Patent & Trademark Office.

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The Surprising Country With Greater Internet Accessibility Than The United States

Slashgear

A new study shows which countries around the world have the best internet, rating speed, connectivity, and cost per month for internet services.

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Skype enables 911 calls and location tracking in the United States

Mashable VR

The major law enforcement bodies in the United States all exist within a framework of systemic racism. Involving the police state frequently leads to violence which disproportionately affects communities of color. Research has shown that there are other solutions to problems beyond involving the police state.