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Honda’s Uni-One unleashes experience of floating in air without ever leaving ground
What do you get when you combine mobility with virtual reality?
The Honda XR Mobility Experience. It merges the physical thrill of mobility with the fantastical realms of virtual reality.
This unique blend of technology offers an unparalleled experience that transcends the boundaries of imagination.
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What is the Honda Uni-One?
At the heart of this immersive experience lies the Honda Uni-One, a hands-free, personal mobility device equipped with Honda’s Omni Traction Drive System. This self-stabilizing electric device offers a seamless, omnidirectional movement experience, allowing you to glide effortlessly in any direction with a simple shift of weight. A battery powers this device, which can reach speeds up to 3.7 mph and can support a maximum user weight of 242 pounds.
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How does the XR Mobility Experience work?
By donning a VR headset and boarding the Uni-One, you will be taken on a journey through digital landscapes, from serene sky-floating adventures to exhilarating half-pipe glides. You will control your movement through intuitive body shifts while enjoying the Honda XR Mobility Experience.
Honda XR Mobility Experience (Honda)
This groundbreaking experience not only highlights Honda’s vision for entertainment and leisure applications but also underscores the potential of integrating advanced mobility devices with virtual reality for a multidimensional entertainment experience.
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Elevating the experience with heightened interaction and mobility
One of the most interesting features of the Uni-One is its adjustable seat height, which enables you to engage and interact with your surroundings on a whole new level. Whether it’s elevating to the eye level of a standing adult or lowering to connect with seated individuals or children, the Uni-One ensures that every ride is not just about movement but also about enhancing social interactions and accessibility.
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Applications for the XR Mobility Experience in the future
Honda envisions a future where the XR Mobility Experience becomes a staple in obstacle-free indoor and outdoor spaces, such as theme parks, entertainment hubs and shopping malls. The potential for Uni-One to redefine entertainment, coupled with Honda’s plans for collaboration with AR and VR developers, signals a transformative era of immersive experiences that blur the lines between physical and virtual realities.
Honda XR Mobility Experience (Honda)
Kurt’s key takeaways
It’s pretty ambitious how the Honda XR Mobility Experience combines the best of both worlds. You’ve got the thrill of movement and the magic of virtual worlds all rolled into one. All you have to do is strap a VR headset on and take the Uni-One for a spin. Just lean a bit, and whoosh, you’re off in any direction you want. It’s a whole new world of mixed entertainment ready for the ride. Are you?
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Long before the generative AI explosion, video game developers made games that could generate their own worlds. Think of titles like Minecraft or even the original 1980 Rogue that is the basis for the term “roguelike”; these games and many others create worlds on the fly with certain rules and parameters. Human developers painstakingly work to make sure the worlds their games can create are engaging to explore and filled with things to do, and at their best, these types of games can be replayable for years because of how the environments and experiences can feel novel every single time you play.
But just as other creative industries are pushing back against an AI slop future, generative AI is coming for video games, too. Though it may never catch up with the best of what humans can make now.
Generative AI in video games has become a lightning rod, with gamers getting mad about in-game slop and half of developers thinking that generative AI is bad for the industry.
Big video game companies are jumping into the murky waters of AI anyway. PUBG maker Krafton is turning into an “AI First” game company, EA is partnering with Stability AI for “transformative” game-making tools, and Ubisoft, as part of a major reorganization, is promising that it would be making “accelerated investments behind player-facing Generative AI.” The CEO of Nexon, which owns the company that made last year’s mega-hit Arc Raiders, put it perhaps the most ominously: “I think it’s important to assume that every game company is now using AI.” (Some indie developers disagree.)
The bigger game companies often pitch their commitments as a way to streamline and assist with game development, which is getting increasingly expensive. But adoption of generative AI tools is a potential threat to jobs in an industry already infamous for waves of layoffs.
Last month, Google launched Project Genie, an “early research prototype” that lets users generate sandbox worlds using text or image prompts that they can explore for 60 seconds. Right now, the tool is only available in the US to people who subscribe to Google’s $249.99-per-month AI Ultra plan.
Project Genie is powered by Google’s Genie 3 AI world model, which the company pitches as a “key stepping stone on the path to AGI” that can enable “AI agents capable of reasoning, problem solving, and real-world actions,” and Google says the model’s potential uses go “well beyond gaming.” But it got a lot of attention in the industry: It was the first real indication of how generative AI tools could be used for video game development, just as tools like DALL-E and OpenAI’s Sora showed what might be possible with AI-generated images and video.
In my testing, Project Genie was barely able to generate even remotely interesting experiences. The “worlds” don’t let users do much except wander around using arrow keys. When the 60 seconds are over, you can’t do anything with what you generated except download a recording of what you did, meaning you also can’t plug in what you generated into a traditional video game engine.
Sure, Project Genie did let me generate terrible unauthorized Nintendo knockoffs (seemingly based off of the online videos Genie 3 is trained on), which raised a lot of familiar concerns about copyright and AI tools. But they weren’t even in the same universe of quality as the worlds in a handcrafted Nintendo game. The worlds were silent, the physics were sloppy, and the environments felt rudimentary.
The day after Project Genie’s announcement, stock prices of some of the biggest video game companies, including Take-Two, Roblox, and Unity, took a dip. That resulted in a little damage control. Take-Two president Karl Slatoff, for example, pushed back strongly on Genie in an earnings call a few days later, arguing that Genie isn’t a threat to traditional games yet. “Genie is not a game engine,” he said, noting that technology like it “certainly doesn’t replace the creative process,” and that, to him, the tool looks more like “procedurally generated interactive video at this point.” (The stock prices ticked back up in the days after.)
Google will almost certainly continue improving its Genie world models and tools to generate interactive experiences. It’s unclear if it will want to improve the experiences as games or if it will instead focus on finding ways for Genie to assist with its aspirational march toward AGI.
However, other leaders of AI companies are already pushing for interactive AI experiences. xAI’s Elon Musk recently claimed that “real-time” and “high-quality” video games that are “customized to the individual” will be available “next year,” and in December, he said that building an “AI gaming studio” is a “major project” for xAI. (Like with many of Musk’s claims, take his predictions and timelines with a grain of salt.) Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, who is now pushing AI as the new social media after the company cut jobs in its metaverse group, envisions a future where people create a game from a prompt and share it to people in their feeds. Even Roblox, a gaming company, is pitching how creators will be able to use AI world models and prompts to generate and change in-game worlds in real time, something that it calls “real-time dreaming.”
But even in the most ambitious view where AI technology is feasibly able to generate worlds that are as responsive and interesting to explore as a video game that runs locally on a home console, PC, or your smartphone, there’s a lot more that goes into making a video game than just creating a world. The best games have engaging gameplay, include interesting things to do, and feature original art, sound, writing, and characters. And it takes human developers sometimes years to make sure all of the elements work together just right.
AI technology isn’t yet ready to generate games, and whoever thinks it might be is fooling themselves. But AI-generated video is still bad, and it was still used to make a bunch of bad ads for the Super Bowl, so tech companies are probably still going to put a lot of effort toward games made with generative AI. In an already unstable industry, even the idea that AI tools could rival what humans can make might have massive ramifications down the line.
But the complexity of games is different from AI video, which has improved considerably in a short period of time but has fewer variables to account for. AI game-making tools will almost certainly improve, but the results might never close the gap from what humans can make.
- In a long X post, Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg argues that world models aren’t a risk, but a “powerful accelerator.”
- While the video game industry probably shouldn’t feel threatened by AI world models just yet, generative AI tools will continue to be controversial in game development. Even Larian Studios, beloved for games like Baldur’s Gate 3, isn’t immune to backlash.
- Steam requires that developers disclose when their games use generative AI to generate content, but in a recent change, developers don’t have to disclose if they used “AI powered tools” in their game development environments.
- Some games, like the text-based Hidden Door and Amazon’s Snoop Dogg game on its Luna cloud gaming service, are embracing generative AI as a core aspect of the game.
- NYU games professor Joost van Dreunen has a take on the situation around Project Genie.
- Scientific American has a great explanation of how world models work.
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Scrolling used to be relaxing. Now it often feels chaotic. That is not a coincidence. Nearly everything you see on social media is controlled by algorithms that track what you like, watch, click and ignore. Over time, those signals get muddy. One curiosity click can reshape your feed for weeks. The solution is not deleting your accounts. It is retraining the system.
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Your social media experience starts the moment you tap an app, and every click helps shape what shows up next. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
How social media algorithms decide what you see
Algorithms pay attention to behavior, not intention. They track engagement patterns and repeat what keeps you scrolling. If your feed feels off, it usually means the algorithm learned the wrong lesson. Resetting your feed helps correct that.
Note: This article is written desktop-first (PC or Mac). When a step is phone-only or significantly different on mobile, it is clearly labeled.
How to clean up your Facebook Feed
Primary device: PC or Mac. Phone differences noted.
Use Content Preferences to retrain Facebook (PC or Mac)
Facebook’s feed is built around people, pages and groups you follow, plus recommended content and ads.
- Click your profile photo in the upper right
- Select Settings and Privacy > Content Preferences
From here, you can:
- Add people and groups to Favorites
- Snooze posts temporarily
- Unfollow accounts without unfriending them
- Reconnect with accounts you muted before
These tools are easiest to manage on a desktop.
Filter your Feed view (PC or Mac)
- To bypass the main algorithmic feed:
- Click Feeds in the left navigation
- Choose to view only Favorites, Friends, Groups, or Pages
This shows content chronologically within those categories.
Hide and flag posts as you scroll (PC, Mac and phone)
On any post in your Facebook feed:
- Click the three-dot menu in the upper right of the post
- Choose Hide post, Snooze, or Unfollow, depending on what appears
Hiding posts and snoozing or unfollowing accounts sends the same signal to the algorithm. Use these options often. Facebook responds more reliably to repeated negative feedback than occasional clicks.
For suggested posts and reels, you may also see Not interested. Selecting it further trains the feed away from similar content.
Cut down ads and sensitive topics (PC, Mac and phone)
When ads appear:
- Click the X to hide them
- Or use the three-dot menu to hide or report
For deeper control:
- Go to Settings and Privacy > Settings
- Open Account Center
- Click Ad Preferences > Customize ads
- Select See All next to Ad Topics
- Click View and manage topics
- Click the topic name
- Choose See less
- Repeat this for every topic you want to limit.
To block specific words in comments:
- Click your profile picture (top right on desktop)
- Settings & privacy → Settings
- In the left column, click Profile and Tagging
- Under “Profile,” look for Hide comments containing certain words from your profile and click on the arrow next to it.
- Choose a list of words, phrases or emojis you want to hide from your profile and type them in the box.
- Click Save below it.
Using a computer gives you deeper control over social media settings that are harder to find on a phone. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to clean up your Instagram feed
Primary device: Phone only
Instagram does not currently offer a reliable, universal option to reset its algorithm. Feed control on Instagram is manual and behavior-based. That means the app learns from what you hide, mute, unfollow and ignore.
Tell Instagram what you do not want to see (phone)
On posts that miss the mark:
- Tap the three-dot menu
- Select Not interested, Mute, or Unfollow, depending on what appears
Use this consistently. Instagram responds more to repeated signals than one-off actions.
Fine-tune who appears in your feed (phone)
Visit accounts directly and tap Following to manage how their content shows up.
From here, you can:
- Mute posts or stories
- Add or remove Favorites
- Restrict interactions
- Unfollow the account
These actions immediately influence future recommendations.
Review account-level controls (phone)
Open Settings and review:
- Muted accounts
- Blocked accounts
- Close Friends
Cleaning up these lists helps reduce clutter and repetitive content.
When a new Instagram account makes sense
If your feed still feels off after manual cleanup, starting fresh is the most effective reset.
To do this:
- Log out and create a new account
- Follow only accounts you truly want to see
- Avoid mass-following during setup
Instagram’s algorithm is heavily influenced by early behavior, so a slow, intentional start matters.
Some users may hear about an Instagram “reset” feature, but as of now, it is not consistently available across accounts.
Fine-tune who you see (phone)
Tap the three-dot menu on posts to unfollow or favorite accounts.
From any profile, tap Following to:
- Add Close Friend
- Add Favorite
- Mute posts or stories
- Restrict interactions
Unfollow
Under Settings, review:
- Muted accounts
- Blocked accounts
- Close Friends
Instagram’s feed is trained by what you hide, mute, and unfollow, not by a single reset button. (iStock)
How to reset your TikTok For You page
Primary device: Phone only
Train the feed gradually (phone)
- Press and hold on a video
- Tap Not Interested
Consistency matters here.
Remove past likes (phone)
- Go to Profile
- Tap the heart icon
- Unlike videos that may be influencing recommendations
Refresh the entire feed (phone only)
- Tap Profile
- Tap the three-line menu
- Go to Settings and Privacy > Content Preferences
- Tap Refresh Your For You Feed
- Confirm
This resets recommendations but keeps your following list.
For a total reset, unfollow accounts manually or start fresh with a new account.
TikTok’s For You page reacts quickly when you mark videos as not interested or clean up past likes. (iStock)
How to reset YouTube recommendations
Primary device: PC recommended
Clear or limit watch history (PC, Mac and phone)
On mobile:
- Tap You
- Tap the gear icon
- Select Manage All History
- Tap DELETE
On desktop:
- Click your profile photo
- Select Your Data in YouTube
- Open YouTube Watch History
- Click Manage History
- Click DELETE
From here, you can:
- Delete today
- Delete custom range
- Delete all time
Remove past feed feedback
Primary device: PC or Mac
This setting is easiest to access on a computer.
- Go to YouTube.com and make sure you are signed in
- Click your profile photo in the upper right
- Select Your Data in YouTube
- Scroll to the section labeled YouTube Watch History and click the right arrow
- Click Manage your YouTube Watch History
- Click Saving Your Watch History
On the history page:
- Scroll down until you see YouTube Customize Your Feed Feedback
- Click Delete to remove past feedback selections
This removes videos you previously told YouTube you wanted to see more of.
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Continue training the feed (PC, Mac and phone)
On individual YouTube videos:
- Click or tap the three-dot menu next to the video
- Select Not interested
Repeat this on videos that miss the mark. YouTube relies heavily on repeated feedback signals. This option is not consistently available on the YouTube mobile app. Use a computer for the best results.
Reset subscriptions (PC, Mac and phone)
Subscriptions heavily shape recommendations. Unsubscribe from channels you no longer watch. Rebuild your list intentionally.
YouTube recommendations are driven by watch history, search history, and subscriptions you may have forgotten about. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to reduce noise on X
Primary device: PC preferred
Adjust interests and ads (PC, Mac and phone)
- Click your profile icon.
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Click Privacy and Safety
- Select Content You See
- Open Interests
Here, X lists topics it believes you are interested in.
- Uncheck interests you no longer care about
- There is no “unselect all” option
- Changes must be made one by one
This affects both recommended posts and ads.
Adjust ad personalization settings (PC, Mac and phone)
This is where “Ads Preferences” actually lives.
- Click or tap your profile icon
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Select Privacy and Safety
- Scroll down and click Ads Preferences
From here:
- Turn off Personalized ads
- Review Ad categories and disable what you can
- Turn off Ads based on inferred identity, if shown
X does not allow full ad removal, but these steps reduce targeting.
Train the feed as you scroll (PC, Mac and phone)
On posts or ads you do not want to see again:
- Click or tap the three-dot menu
- Choose Not interested, Block, or Mute, depending on what appears
- Also:
- Unfollow accounts that no longer add value
- Block advertisers directly when possible
Repeated feedback matters more than occasional actions.
When starting a new X account makes sense
X’s algorithm is less forgiving than most platforms. If your feed feels irreparable, the most effective reset is:
- Creating a new account
- Following only accounts you truly want
- Avoiding mass follows early on
Early behavior heavily shapes long-term recommendations. X offers fewer feed controls than most platforms, so changes may feel slower and less dramatic.
Small, consistent actions on your phone can gradually retrain algorithms and reduce daily feed fatigue. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to clean up Threads
Works on PC, Mac and phone
Control what appears in For You
- On the For You feed:
- Click the three-dot menu
- Mark posts as not interested, mute or block
Use Hidden Words (PC and phone)
- Open Settings
- Go to Hidden Words
- Add words, phrases or emojis separated by commas
These filters apply across Threads and Instagram.
How to make LinkedIn useful again
Primary device: PC recommended
Switch to recent posts (PC and Mac)
- At the top of your feed, click Sort by: Top
- Change it to Recent
- To make it permanent:
- Go to Me
- Click Settings and Privacy
- Select Preferred Feed View
- Choose Most recent posts
- Click the left arrow to save
Reduce ad targeting (PC and Mac)
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Open Advertising Data
- Select Interests and Traits
- Turn off categories you do not want
Aggressively train the feed (PC, Mac and phone)
On unwanted posts:
- Click the three-dot menu
- Select Not relevant or Not interested
- Under My Network, review Followers and Following and unfollow accounts that add noise.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
Social media feels overwhelming when it runs on autopilot. A few minutes of cleanup can dramatically change what you see. Algorithms respond to clarity. The clearer your signals, the better your feed becomes. You do not need to quit social media to enjoy it again. You just need to take control.
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The folks behind Jmail are at it again with a clone of Wikipedia that turns the treasure trove of data in Epstein’s emails into detailed dossiers on his associates. Entries include known visits to Epstein’s properties, possible knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and laws that they might have broken. The reports are dense, listing how many emails they exchanged with Epstein, basic biographical information, and details about how they’re connected.
Beyond that, there are entries for the properties Epstein owns, detailing how they were acquired and the alleged activities that took place there. There are also entries for his business dealings, including his relationship with JPMorgan Chase.
It is worth noting that the entries are AI-generated. While a casual glance seems to suggest Jikipedia is citing its sources, it’s still possible (if not likely) that there are some inaccuracies contained within them. The Jmail X account said that they’ll be implementing the ability for users to report inaccuracies and request changes soon.
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