A few days after seeding visionOS 2.1 beta 5, Apple released another build for this upcoming operating system update. So far, it's unclear what new features Apple plans to bring to Apple Vision Pro, even though visionOS 2 has a few delayed features. So far, Apple Vision Pro users look forward to one major feature still unavailable from the current visionOS 2 build: Mac Virtual Display: It will feature a higher resolution and larger size, creating an ultra-wide display equivalent to two 4K monitors side by side.  While visionOS 2 isn’t a revolutionary update, Apple has been addressing several lacking functions users were waiting for with the original Apple Vision Pro release. That said, some of the visionOS 2 features include: Spatial photos: With visionOS 2 beta, users can revisit past memories by creating spatial photos directly from their library in the Photos app.  Home View:  Users can now personalize their Home View by rearranging apps and placing them wherever they want, including their compatible iPhone and iPad apps. visionOS 2 makes navigating Apple Vision Pro faster and easier for users to access key functions with new hand gestures to get to frequently used features like Home View and Control Center. New gestures allow users to see important information at a glance, like the current time and battery level, and perform actions like adjusting the volume. In addition, travelers can experience their favorite apps on the go with a new Travel mode for trains. visionOS 2 also adds: Guest user: For those moments when a user wants to share their Vision Pro, a family member or colleague can be added as a Guest User and have their eye and hand data saved for 30 days. The Apple TV app brings support for multiview to Apple Vision Pro for the ultimate sports-viewing experience. Later this year, fans can watch up to five simultaneous streams to keep track of all their favorite sports and teams. To help users achieve calm and focus, the Mindfulness app includes a new capability called Follow Your Breathing that presents dynamic visual animations and sounds that respond to the user’s breathing patterns. BGR will let you know if we find anything new with visionOS 2.1 beta 6. Don't Miss: visionOS: Features, 2.0 beta, release date, Apple Vision Pro, more The post visionOS 2.1 beta 6 now available ahead of official release appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Ring Video Doorbell deals for October 2024 Best Apple deals for October 2024 Today’s deals: Apple Watch Series 10, Ninja Blender, Dreo space heaters, portable tire inflator, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $450+ free

Earlier this week, Apple introduced the iPad mini 7. With 8GB of RAM, the A17 Pro chip, and Apple Intelligence support, this is indeed the iPad mini Pro users have been clamoring for. However, even after boosting the specs of the iPad mini, Apple's smallest tablet lacks a major iPadOS feature: Stage Manager. Stage Manager was first introduced with iPadOS 16, and it requires top specs like 8GB of RAM and Apple's latest M-series chips. Over the years, Apple made concessions to expand this feature to other iPad models. For example, the base model iPad Air 5 lacks memory swap, a requirement for Stage Manager, but it still supports this feature. Apple then expanded Stage Manager to iPad models with 6GB of RAM and older iPad Pro models with the A12X and A12Z chips. Still, the iPad mini 6 didn't even meet the scaled-back requirements, with the previous-generation tablet featuring an A15 Bionic chip and 4GB of RAM. iPadOS 16 Stage Manager multitasking user interface. Image source: Apple Inc. With the iPad mini 7, Apple gave its tiny tablet a huge specs boost, so there's no official explanation for why this device still doesn't have Stage Manager. The likeliest answer could be its smaller 8.3-inch display, which might not offer the ideal multitasking experience. I would argue that if Split Screen has always worked with iPad mini, Stage Manager shouldn't be a problem. Even so, 9to5Mac's Filipe Espósito says a workaround could be Apple offering Stage Manager when the tablet is connected to an external display. This way, users would have a portable device that could become a powerful computer when connected to a display. With the iPad mini 7 release coming next week, it may now depend on customers asking Apple to add this feature so that we might see it in a future software update, hopefully before iPadOS 19. Don't Miss: iPadOS 18: Features, beta, download, Apple Intelligence, release date, and more The post iPad mini 7 is missing a major iPadOS feature, and Apple can’t explain why appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $119 off iPad mini, $120 heated jackets, Energizer batteries, $30 Crock-Pot, more Best Dyson vacuum deals of Prime Big Deals Days 2024 Best Apple iPad deals of Prime Big Deal Days 2024, with prices from $199 Best Apple deals for October 2024

By R. Alexander Bentley/The Conversation In my research focused on early farmers of Europe, I have often wondered about a curious pattern through time: Farmers lived in large dense villages, then dispersed for centuries, then later formed cities again, only to abandon those as well. Why? Archaeologists often explain what we call urban collapse in terms of climate change, overpopulation, social pressures or some combination of these. Each likely has been true at different points in time. But scientists have added a new hypothesis to the mix: disease. Living closely with animals led to zoonotic diseases that came to also infect humans. Outbreaks could have led to dense settlements being abandoned, at least until later generations found a way to organize their settlement layout to be more resilient to disease. In a new study, my colleagues and I analyzed the intriguing layouts of later settlements to see how they might have interacted with disease transmission. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaRead Later 

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One of Vice President Kamala Harris' first fights this January, should she win the 2024 presidential election, will likely be over what to do with Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan, reported Axios.

In an unexpected political move, Grammy-winning artist Lizzo announced that she will personally consume anyone who does not cast their vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. The pop star delivered this ultimatum at a press conference, while simultaneously enjoying what she referred to as a “light snack” – a tower of pancakes layered with fried chicken and whipped cream. “I’m tired of playing nice!” Lizzo exclaimed between bites. “If you’re not with Kamala, you’re on the menu. Plain and simple.” The threat has sent shockwaves across both the political and culinary communities, with analysts scrambling to determine the legal implications of celebrity cannibalism. “We’re in uncharted territory,” said one legal expert. “I think this technically qualifies as both voter suppression and a new diet trend.” Kamala Harris was quick to express her gratitude. “We need champions like Lizzo who understand what’s really at stake,” the Vice President said in a statement, adding, “And by ‘stake,’ I mean people, apparently.” Some voters have expressed genuine fear. “She’s serious, isn’t she?” asked Tim Jenkins, a self-described undecided voter from Ohio. “This is the most motivation I’ve had to vote in years. I just don’t want to be on Lizzo’s plate.” Lizzo has already begun promoting a new line of politically themed merchandise, including a bib with the slogan “Democracy Tastes Better with Hot Sauce” and an apron that reads “Don’t Make Me Hungry, Make Me Proud.” Meanwhile, opponents of Harris’s campaign have urged Americans to “stay strong and marinate themselves defensively” in case Lizzo follows through on her threat. Harris’s campaign advisers have neither confirmed nor denied whether Lizzo will accompany the VP on the campaign trail or merely lurk in restaurant kitchens nationwide. The post BREAKING: Lizzo threatens to eat anyone who doesn’t vote for Kamala Harris appeared first on Genesius Times.

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Ozzy Osbourne broke his silence on the shooting of his former guitarist Jake E. Lee, who got shot multiple times recently. The 67-year-old was out walking his dog in Las Vegas when he got assailed by the shooter, who is yet to be arrested. Ozzy admitted it has been nearly four decades since he last saw Jake; however, the news was not any less shocking. He termed the incident as “another senseless act of gun violence,” which has been rampant in the United States in the last few years. Ozzy Osbourne hopes Jake E. Lee recovers soon Ozzy Osbourne and Jake E. Lee / Instagram Ozzy sent his heartfelt thoughts to Jake’s daughter, Jade, while the injured instrumentalist recovers in the ICU. Other public figures like SiriusXM’s Mark Strigl, David Maida, and Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis also sent their wishes to Jake via social media. “Love and prayers to my homie Jake E. Lee—get well soon brother. You got this!” Matt Gibson posted. Fans also responded to the news on X while calling on Ozzy to save his old friend’s life. “Please step up and do whatever you can for Jake. It’s not too late and you can save his life. Just like he saved your career dude,” someone replied. Jake E. Lee / Instagram Ozzy Osbourne’s relationship with his guitarist Jake replaced Randy Rhoads in 1982 after he died in an aircraft crash. He toured with Ozzy and worked with him on the 1983 album Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin, and singles like “Shot In The Dark” and “Killer of Giants.” Ozzy Osbourne / Everett Jake later got fired from the group after an altercation with Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, over songwriting credits and internal feuds. Ozzy admitted that his drummer, Randy Castillo, also influenced his decision at the time, although he holds no grudge against the lead guitarist. Next up: Fans Accuse Cher Of Too Much Plastic Surgery After Her VS Show Appearance The post Ozzy Osbourne Addresses The Shooting Of His Former Guitarist appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A