While most planets that we are familiar with stick relatively close to their host star in a predictable orbit, some planets seem to have been knocked out of their orbits, floating through space free ...

A simple fake volumetric light shader effect. It was created for Serious Point Games as part of my studies in shader development. It was created for Unity 6 URP (6000.0.58f1) but it can work in other ...

Turning a boring 2D photo into a more dynamic, 3D-like viewing experience might sound impossible. But you can do it right from your phone running iOS 26, thanks to Apple's new Spatial Scenes. Apple's ...

#OctopusEffects, #aftereffects In this video I will show you how to create a 3D scene using 2D image layers. The images used in the video I pinned in the top comment Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 00:08 ...

A test build of Samsung’s One UI 8.5 software for the Galaxy S25 Ultra reveals an unexpected addition: two new, interactive wallpapers. Samsung rarely includes new wallpapers in major updates, making ...

In iOS 26, Apple's Spatial Scenes feature can transform ordinary photos into dynamic, three-dimensional pictures that respond to your movements. By adding depth and subtle motion to flat images, this ...

With iOS 26, your current iPhone just got a new look, a few new apps and a bunch of fun features. One of those new features is called Spatial Scenes, and it hasn’t been talked about much … but it’s ...

iOS 26's new Liquid Glass interface has been criticized for making some content illegible in certain circumstances, and now the UI design is reportedly causing another unusual visual problem for some ...

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