Qualcomm Launches $100M Fund to Help Build the Metaverse

Qualcomm, the company known for its mobile Snapdragon processors for smartphones and XR headsets, announced a new Metaverse Fund. The chipmaker says the new fund will be a launchpad for XR developers and companies working to build the metaverse. At GDC 2022 today, Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon Metaverse Fund for companies building “unique, immersive XR […]

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Qualcomm & Square Enix Partner to Create AR Games

Qualcomm and Square Enix today announced a partnership that will see the creation of XR experiences by Square Enix, which includes the Japanese company’s subsidiary studios and intellectual property. Announced at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC 2022) in San Francisco today, the partnership is said to involve Square Enix’s Advanced Technology Division (ATD), which […]

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Expanded Station Crew Busy with Spacewalk Preps, Space Research

The International Space Station is hosting 10 individuals after the Soyuz MS-21 crew ship arrived Friday carrying three new crew members. As the new crewmates adjust to life on the station, the rest of the Expedition 66 crew is getting ready for a spacewalk and continuing microgravity research this week. The station’s three newest crew …

‘Framerate Insurance’ Smooths Out Quest 2 Air Link Connection Drops

‘Framerate Insurance’ fakes Quest 2 Air Link dropped frames to reduce judder on imperfect connections.

Here’s how to enable it:

Polyarc Talks Moss, VR Sequels And Future Tech

We sat down with Polyarc to talk Moss Book 2.

Thoughts on building VR sequels, player connections and the future of the industry.

Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 8 Ft. Beardo Benjo

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host rising VR YouTuber Beardo Benjo, who’s celebrating surpassing 50k subscribers.

My experience at SXSW 2022: expect the unexpected

Ten days ago, I revealed to you that I was going to Austin, Texas to attend the SXSW, one of

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Twitter Continues to Evolve Communities and Other Topic-Based Engagement Options in the App

As it looks to grow its user base, facilitating new tweet uses is a key focus.

Zenith Dev Raises $35 Million, Studio To Double

Ramen VR, developers of VR MMO Zenith, raised $35 million as part of a recently-closed Series B funding round, with plans to double the size of the studio.

Zombie Apocalypses And Virtual Lumberjacking – VR Games & Updates On Our Radar This Week

Another zombie apocalypse and a chance to become a virtual lumberjack are just some of the VR titles on our radar this week.