Big XR News from Google, ArborXR, Snap, BBC, Shahnanigans

As the countdown to Google I/O 2025 ticks away, all eyes in the extended reality space are fixed on the Mountain View giant. Next week’s developer conference, commencing on May 20th, is shaping up to be pivotal, strongly signaling Google’s intent to propel its AndroidXR ecosystem into the mainstream. With dedicated keynotes and sessions squarely […]

Virtualware and Asamaka Industries Join Forces to Drive Enterprise XR Innovation

This week, Virtualware, the firm behind the ISO 27001-certified VIROO XR-as-a-Service platform, announced a strategic partnership with Asamaka Industries, a North American and African innovator of engineering and automation. The latter will scale the former’s knowledge of electrical design, controls automation, and robotics across the VIROO platform. Michael Rosas, VP at Virtualware, said: Asamaka’s extensive […]

Instagram Shares Advice on Switching Content Focus in the App

Thinking of changing things up? Some key considerations to keep in mind.

X Rolls Out Support for 4K Video Uploads

Improved video upload options on X.

Meta Outlines Evolving Projects for Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Some interesting developments from Meta HQ.

TikTok Announces Expanded Mental Health Support, Including Meditation Prompts In-App

Some new mental health support elements for TikTok. 

‘Project Warhol’ Paying Participants $50/Hour To Train Meta’s Codec Avatars

‘Project Warhol’ is offering $50/hour to capture facial expressions, speech, and gestures of participants to train Meta’s Codec Avatars model.

Bootstrap Island Charts A Course Towards Full Launch With Early Access Roadmap

PC VR survival game Bootstrap Island unveiled a new roadmap outlining its planned updates before next year’s full release.

DigiGods: Carnival Update Cartwheels Onto Quest Today

Social VR sandbox DigiGods adds dragons, a new class of avatars, and more in today’s Carnival Update.

Hands-on: Bear Sunny transition lenses for AR glasses

During my first day at VR AR Expo China, I tried various interesting pieces of hardware. The first one that I’m going to describe to you today is the Bear Sunny transition lenses for AR glasses! [A little disclaimer: the organizers of the VR AR Expo China paid for my accommodation in Shanghai for the […]

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