The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for $269 via Amazon. This is a record-low price for the 128GB VR headset, as it typically costs $300. It comes with a download code for Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial for Meta Quest+. This is the platform’s version of Game Pass or PS Plus, with an extensive catalog of playable titles. The Quest 3S made our list of the best VR headsets, and for good reason. It offers a similar experience to the standard Quest 3, with just a couple of cut corners. This means that the graphics fidelity is a bit lower with the 3S, as it doesn’t have those sweet pancake lenses. However, it does have the exact same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip as the Quest 3 and uses the same Touch Plus controllers. They offer decent motion controls and responsive joysticks and buttons. There’s no headphone jack, but we found the speakers to be adequate in most cases. Plus, you can always insert a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter or just pair wireless headphones. Just like the original Quest 3, this one can connect to gaming PCs over USB-C or wirelessly. This allows folks to play AAA titles intended for power-hungry computers and not standalone VR headsets. It can also wirelessly stream gameplay to Chromecast devices or to AirPlay devices by mirroring the Quest app from an iPhone. We called it "impressive VR for $300" in our official review. This is even more true with today’s sale. The only caveat here is this is the 128GB version, which could fill up pretty fast. Batman: Arkham Shadow, for instance, is around 20GB. The 256GB model is on sale for $369 instead of $400.  Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-meta-quest-3s-is-on-sale-for-a-record-low-price-174954820.html?src=rss

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Squids Visual Arts proudly contributed to Netflix’s Echoes, blending story-driven CGI and visual effects that honor director Sadeer Masoud’s creative vision. The team worked passionately to bring haunting memories and gripping realities to life, making sure each visual felt authentic and emotionally connected to the narrative. From subtle environment enhancements to surreal transitions, the VFX seamlessly elevated the storytelling without overshadowing it. Every frame was carefully crafted to immerse the audience deeper into the psychological twists of the series.  The post Echoes – VFX Breakdown by Squids Visual Arts appeared first on Vfxexpress.

At first glance, your Kindle might seem like a no-frills reading device: straightforward, minimal, and focused on the basics. Kind of like an actual book, huh?But beneath its simple exterior lies a surprising range of features, tools, and tricks designed to make reading smoother, smarter, and more enjoyable.So, whether you’re a seasoned reader or new to Kindle, here are five hidden gems to take your reading experience to the next level.Double-Tap to Turn Pages[Gif: Doug Aamoth]Amazon may have killed off physical buttons, there’s a new feature that might help ease the pain.If you’ve got the most recent Kindle Paperwhite or the new Kindle Colorsoft, you now have access to double-tap functionality—available with the 5.18.1 update that dropped in March.It lets you turn pages with two quick taps to the side or back of your Kindle, making one-handed reading a far easier endeavor.Once your Kindle is updated to version 5.18.1, go to Settings > Device Options and toggle on “Double Tap to Page Turn.”Pinch to Adjust Font Size[Photo: Doug Aamoth]I’m embarrassed that I didn’t know about this sooner and, frankly, shocked I never did it by accident.For the aging-eyed among us, there’s no need to dig track down your cheaters or dig through settings to change text size. Just pinch, baby.To try this, use two fingers to pinch or spread apart on the screen while reading. It’ll instantly adjusting the font size—easy as that.Send-to-Kindle for Easy File Sharing[Photo: Doug Aamoth]One of my favorite features lets you can transform your Kindle into an all-in-one reading hub by sending documents, PDFs, and even web articles directly to it.Locate your Kindle email address in Settings > Your Account > Send-to-Kindle Email, and then email files to that address. They’ll soon appear in your library after syncing.You can also use the Chrome browser extension for web articles to streamline the process. And you can go to Amazon.com/MyK to customize your Send-to-Kindle email address to make it easier to remember.Export Notes and Highlights[Photo: Doug Aamoth]If you make use of the note-taking and highlighting features, Kindle makes it easy to export your musings via email.To use this feature, tap the top of the screen while reading and select the Notes and Highlights icon in the upper-right corner, which looks like a little notebook. From there, tap the share icon in the upper-right corner and you’ll find the option to email your notes to yourself or someone else—just follow the prompts to complete the process.Whispersync for Voice[Photo: Audible]Why choose between reading and listening when you can do both?Whispersync for Voice enables seamless transitions between the Kindle version of a book and its Audible counterpart.Purchase both versions of a book with Whispersync compatibility, open it, and tap “Switch to Audio” or let the Kindle automatically sync your position between formats.You can also use Amazon’s Matchmaker feature, which scans your Kindle library and offers a discount price for to add audio to audio-compatible books.

We’ve seen loads of artworks made using LEGO bricks – this one feels very different. Meet the KaLEGOidoscope, a Kaleidoscope made entirely with LEGO bricks. The cylindrical chamber holds translucent studs, while the viewfinder lets you marvel at the randomized geometric pattern created by the LEGO bricks and the inner kaleidoscope’s structure. Most kaleidoscopes use a combination of three (or more) mirrors arranged in a prism shape, with glass beads and pieces in the center that get reflected in a triangular pattern by the mirrors. It’s safe to say that the KaLEGOidoscope does the exact same thing, but it strictly uses only LEGO bricks to create the effect, so you get joy not just from viewing it, but while building it too! (Scroll down to see what the inside of the viewfinder looks like) Designer: Milan Sekiz Made by LEGO builder Milan Sekiz, the KaLEGOidoscope doesn’t come with a defined brick-count, but it’s fairly simple. The MOC (My Own Creation) comes in two parts – the kaleidoscope itself, and a stand, which also holds the tiny transparent studs that you load into the kaleidoscope’s front. The device itself uses LEGO bricks instead of mirrors. LEGO bricks are fairly glossy, which sort of makes them work as de facto mirrors, although not with the kind of perfection you’d expect from polished glass. The result is a kaleidoscope that’s slightly blurry, adding an almost dreamy quality to the reflections. The overall design still works, just in ways that feel familiar yet new. The upper element has a lid that opens, letting you load tiny LEGO studs in. To be frank, you can color-code the studs, adding only 2-3 or even more colors, creating unique artistic reflections. Alternatively, chuck pieces of cut transparent plastic in, or even flower petals, and the KaLEGOidoscope will still work! The world’s your brush and the KaLEGOidoscope is your canvas! The KaLEGOidoscope is currently a submission on the LEGO Ideas forum, where innovative and inventive creators can share their own LEGO creations (also called MOCs). The broader LEGO community then gathers to vote for their favorite builds, and MOCs that hit the 10k vote mark get officially reviewed by LEGO’s internal team, with most creations then getting turned into box sets. If you’d like to build and own your very own LEGO kaleidoscope, head down to the LEGO Ideas website and give the KaLEGOidoscope your vote! The post Functional LEGO Kaleidoscope Lets You Turn Colorful Bricks Into Trippy Geometric Art first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The first round of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 arrived on March 17, following the release of the updates from the preceding beta-testing cycle.The second iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 developer betas share build number 22F5053f, replacing 22F5042g. The second macOS Sequoia 15.5 build uses number 24F5053f, up from 24F5042g. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A few months on from its original launch (and over a couple months from its Xbox release), Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is set to receive a new update that’s going to add several features that are likely to catch fans’ attention.  Capcom has announced that it will go live with a new title update for the arcade fighter compilation this Wednesday, on April 16. Chief among the new additions is an offline Versus option across all titles in the collection, while an increased resolution option will also be available to players on Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. Interestingly, the update will also allow players to choose between X-Men vs. Street Fighter’s versions 960910, 961004, and 961023 with a new version select option. Additional improvements include a game reset option, bonus remixed tracks, new artwork, and more. Check out the trailer below for the title update’s highlights. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.