Meta Quest users can now watch Reels in virtual reality

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Reels, the short-form video feature Instagram launched to compete with TikTok, is now coming to Meta Quest, the company’s VR headset. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on Instagram with a Reel from influencer Austin Sprinz, who explored the world’s deepest pool. The immersive video showcases how Reels can offer a different viewing experience on VR than on mobile or the web.

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iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 leave behind older iPhones and iPad

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Apple has discontinued support for iPhones X, 8, and 8 Plus in iOS 17, ending the hopes of many users who wanted to keep their 2017 models updated for another year. While iOS 16 dropped all devices older than the iPhone 7 and the first-gen iPhone SE, this is the latest crop of older iPhone devices to get the boot. Similarly, iPadOS 17 will no longer support the first-gen iPad Pro and fifth-gen iPad from its support list.

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A pill-shaped camera can be steered for digestive diagnosis

New technology could revolutionize the way doctors examine the digestive system. It is a pill-shaped capsule with a tiny camera inside called the NaviCam. You can remotely controll it by an external magnet and a joystick. Unlike conventional video capsule endoscopes that rely on gravity and the digestive system for movement, the NaviCam can be steered to any part of the stomach to capture images and videos of potential problems.

The NaviCam could offer a less invasive and more convenient alternative to the traditional endoscopy, which requires anesthesia and time off work. “Magnetically controlled capsules could be used as a quick and easy way to screen for health problems in the upper GI tract such as ulcers or stomach cancer,” said Andrew Meltzer, a professor of Emergency Medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, in GW's press release.

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iOS 17 brings more info on your iPhone even on StandBy

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StandBy is a new feature that lets you use your iPhone as a smart display when it is charging on its side. You can customize StandBy to show different clock styles, photos, or widgets relevant to the time and place. You can also interact with StandBy using Live Activities, Siri, calls, and notifications, all designed to be easy to see and use from a distance. At night, it switches to a red tone so it won't disrupt your sleep. It is easy to bring up StandBy anytime by tapping the screen, and on iPhone 14 Pro with the Always-On display, it is always available.

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