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Apple Vision Pro: seeing is believing

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Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset developed by Apple. It was announced on June 5, 2023 and on February 2, 2024 became available for purchase in the US and via Apple.com. Vision Pro is Apple's first new major product category since the release of the Apple Watch in 2015. Apple markets Vision Pro as a "spatial computer" where digital media is integrated with the real world. Physical inputs—such as motion gestures, eye tracking, and speech recognition—can be used to interact with the system.  According to Apple, Vision Pro is a “revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment”. “The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore.” A Revolutionary Operating Sys...

Reclaim Valentine’s Day!

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Saint Valentine’s Day is a tradition that originated as a Christian feast day, also known in history as the Feast of Saint Valentine. [i] These days, Valentine’s Day has become highly commercialised – which leads us to question whether it is about love or money. There are other cultures that place money over and above love.  For instance, watch this humorous (and very accurate) piss-take on Chinese ‘money-culture’ by comedian Ronny Chieng. Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day this year fall within days of each other, so it is indeed timely to reflect on an essential cultural difference that should give Valentine’s Day - and love - a higher priority in Papua New Guinea. After all, Papua New Guinea is predominantly a Christian country [ii]  and the concept of love is central to Christianity. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because ...

Sony’s PS5 is a game changer

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First released in 2020, Sony PlayStation 5 was all set to be the greatest game console ever. But then the pandemic hit and there were supply issues. Those issues are now thankfully in the past, and it cleared the way for PS5 to have a meteoric year in 2023, outselling Microsoft’s Xbox by almost three to one. PS5 is indeed a game-changer. Not only does it offer 4K gaming, but PS5 also has seriously advanced haptics, a speedy SSD and immersive 3D audio. All of these and more combine to deliver a console that's truly equipped for next-generation, or now current-generation, gaming. “Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen. From its outlandish but sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics, the PS5 is a major upgrade over the PS4. Thanks to far more readily available stock, too, it is now the right time to buy a PS5.” (radiotimes.com) “Experience lightning-fast loading with an ultra-high-speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for h...