The mad dash for virtual land is likely just beginning. Real estate sales in metaverses like Decentraland and the Sandbox — where plots have sold for millions of dollars — are likely set to continue at a brisk pace before peaking in May, though interest will remain high even after, according to predictive analytics firm NWO.ai.

Recent research published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior found that people attributed more moral traits to attractive (vs. unattractive) individuals. This finding was conceptually replicated in a second study when matching traits on perceived warmth.

Over half of UK adults over the age of 65 live with two or more long-term health conditions – commonly known as multimorbidity. People living with multimorbidity not only have a shorter life expectancy, but they may also experience poorer physical and mental health.

A recent study has shown that some astronauts could suffer from a "space anemia." A study from the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital studied 14 astronauts after they had been to space. Studies have shown that 54% more red blood cells are destroyed by the human body in space than on Earth.

Magic Leap announced Tuesday that it was giving four healthcare partners early access to its next-gen augmented reality headset, including neurotechnology company SyncThink. With the new partnership, the company is interested in targeting vestibular disorders, which cause dizziness, SyncThink chief clinical officer Scott Anderson told The Verge.

In November 2020, Facebook announced they were switching their brand name to Meta, and unveiled their new vision for the future of their platform in an announcement video. Zuckerberg has described the Metaverse as “internet that you’re inside of, rather than just looking at,” and the video focused heavily on VR and mixed reality / augmented reality technology.

Fortnite is returning to iPhone and iPad — but you won’t find it in the App Store. Starting next week, the hit battle royale game will be available to stream through Nvidia GeForce now, complete with brand-new touch controls. Players will initially have to sign up to join the closed beta, which requires an active GeForce Now membership, designed to help Nvidia test server capacity and performance. But Fortnite will eventually roll out to all subscribers.

The IRS is cracking down on payments made through third-party apps, requiring platforms like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to report transactions if they exceed $600 in one year.

Japan's Sony Group will establish a new company for electric vehicles this spring, its chairman said, becoming the latest tech company to beef up its ambitions in the fast-growing market.

Toyota Motor has dethroned General Motors as America’s top-selling automaker in 2021, marking the first time since 1931 that the Detroit automaker wasn’t the best-selling car company in the U.S. It also marks the first time a non-domestic automaker has taken the top spot in America.

Researchers have developed bacteria-killing biodegradable food packaging that addresses two major concerns of the food industry today - food waste and eco-friendliness.

Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro will feature support for Lossless audio and a charging case that can emit a sound for location tracking purposes, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Decreasing profitability reduces the incentive for new miners to provide security to the network. The latest difficulty adjustment occurred at block height 715,680, mined on Christmas Day, December 25. The hashrate at the time of the adjustment was 173.69 EH/s — only 0.71% higher than the 172.45 EH/s from the previous difficulty change.

Britney Spears gave a giant "f you" to her family Monday ... literally saying "f you" to them. Spears was clearly angry when she posted, “Not doing music anymore is my way of saying ‘F–k You’ in a sense when it only actually benefits my family by ignoring my real work." She went on ... “It’s like I’ve subconsciously let them win.”

The Witcher's second season debuted last week, marking the return of Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and all the rest. As part of the festivities, Netflix Geeked hosted a spoiler-filled The Witcher Unlocked conversation, in which host Felicia Day spoke with the cast about their individual characters. Per usual, Henry Cavill had plenty of thoughts on Geralt, discussing his character's relationship with Ciri and Yennefer and other developments. For fans just finishing up the second season, he al...

Safety trials are underway for a Cambridge-led vaccine that could be used as a booster targeting COVID-19 virus variants and relatives that threaten future coronavirus pandemics. The first volunteer is expected to receive the vaccine today at the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility.

New research suggests that masks can impact social functioning. The study, published in PLOS One, found that masks diminish people’s ability to accurately identify facial expressions. Face masks have been widely adopted in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, but little is known about the psychological consequences of this development.

Netflix is making an aggressive play for new subscribers in India by significantly lowering the cost of its subscription plans in the country.