HOLD YOUR NOSE
Gamescent lets gamers experience smells such as burning rubber, gunfire, and explosions. But is it a breath of fresh air or just a stinker?
Benjamin Powers is a technology reporter. He focuses on artificial intelligence, social media and privacy, examining how these areas are reshaping technology regulations, among other topics. He was previously a tech reporter at The Messenger, the tech reporter at Grid and the privacy reporter at CoinDesk.
WHAT’S REAL EVEN
A study shows that even when people are told to watch out for digitally altered voices, they can’t detect them.
RECREATED MEMORIES
Immersive experiences have been used for video games and entertainment. But a new therapy could make VR an accessible therapy for dementia patients.