Technology

October 4, 2019

VR Tour of Versailles Lets You Explore the Historic Chateau in Dazzling Detail

Today, in an attempt to increase accessibility, more and more museums are putting their collections online. While most institutions opt to simply digitize and catalogue photographs of their objects, some go above and beyond by offering virtual tours of their premises and click-through exhibitions. The latest site to take this technologically impressive route is the Palace of Versailles, a historic chateau located just outside of Paris.

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September 14, 2019

iPhone 11 Will Have Pet Portrait Mode for Endless Glamour Shots of Your Furry Friends

If you’re a pet owner, chances are that a quick scroll through your iPhone Photos app will reveal a ton of pictures of your furry friend(s). Well, then the upcoming release of the iPhone 11 is sure to pique your interest (and have you reconfiguring your budget). Apple has announced that its smartphones now have Portrait Mode for pets. This means you can snap hi-res images of your dog, cat, iguana, turtle—the list goes on!

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