This week, Valve is back in the XR spotlight. The Index proved a massive leap for XR gaming and headset innovation. However, following a much-hyped release at the height of Meta Quest 2 adoption, Valve has remained quiet on a follow-up device. However, much like the many historic leaks from Apple and Samsung regarding each […]
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Big XR News on Meta, Rokid, Microsoft, Anduril Industries
XR never sleeps, and the immersive space race continues on. Just as the dust settles following Microsoft dropping out – for now – of the MR hardware game, it appears the move only fueled interest from other XR players. With Microsoft leaving, the HoloLens 2 gap is creating an opportunity. With the dropping of HoloLens […]
Meta Shares Latest Insights Into Policy Enforcement and Content Engagement Trends
The latest overview of Meta’s enforcement efforts, as well as the most viewed content on Facebook.
LinkedIn Tests Alternate Feed of Updates From Only Your Connections
A more personalized feed, in variance to the main display.
Apple Implements New Age Rating Categories for Apps
The new categories could enable broader enforcement of social media age restrictions.
Boneworks & Bonelabs Developer Explains Why Studios Don’t Just Target PC VR
The developer of Boneworks and Bonelab explained why studios don’t just target high-end PC VR.
Detective VR Review: Unraveling The Mixed Reality Mystery
Now available on Quest 3, does Detective VR’s alibi stand up to scrutiny? We put the clues together in our latest investigation.
Free-To-Play Apps Now Account For 70% Of Time Spent On Quest
Meta says that over 70% of time spent on Quest headsets is now in free-to-play apps.
Alien: Rogue Incursion’s Major Quest 3 Patch Now Live After Brief Delay
Alien: Rogue Incursion’s first major Quest 3 patch is now live, promising atmospheric visual enhancements and more.
‘Meta for Education’ Program Exits Beta, Bringing Quest to the Classroom
Meta announced its ‘Meta for Education’ program is now out of beta, allowing schools and educational institutions from all over to fill their classrooms with Quest headsets and use a variety of education-focused XR apps and software. Initially announced last April, Meta for Education is a comprehensive solution for educators looking to bring XR into […]
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Crew Studies Space Exercise While Waiting for Saturday Delivery
Exercise research and muscle stimulation were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Friday to keep crews fit in weightlessness and in the confinement of a spacecraft. The Expedition 72 crew also prepared for Saturday’s arrival of a cargo mission while working on spacesuit maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Progress Cargo Mission Lifts Off to Station for Saturday Arrival
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 91 spacecraft is safely in orbit headed for the International Space Station following a launch at 4:24 p.m. EST (2:24 a.m. Baikonur time) Feb. 27, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Progress Cargo Craft Counts Down to Launch Today on NASA+
The unpiloted Progress 91 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 4:24 p.m. EST (2:24 a.m. Baikonur time) on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Roscosmos spacecraft will liftoff carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station.
Microsoft HoloLens Loses IVAS Life-Line and VR/AR/MR Shark Tank Deepens – XR News Show
Watch on YouTube. In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today welcomes some of XR’s top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry. From the IVAS breakdown to Samsung’s headsets and more, we break down this month’s biggest XR announcements. Our guests include: Kevin […]
Rokid’s AR Smart Glasses Show China’s Enterprise AI Credentials
Rokid, a Chinese augmented-reality (AR) device maker, has captured attention with its innovative AI glasses that recently made waves – both on social media and in the stock market. The company’s founder, Misa Zhu Mingming, demonstrated the practical application of these glasses at a government event in Hangzhou, where he had his speech notes projected […]
Meta Replaces Quest for Business with Third-Party MDM Services
This week, major news comes from the Meta camp. Following internal calls to action to move the innovation needle, it appears that Meta is listening to its customers to make enterprise integration of the Quest portfolio easier by deepening its collaboration with major XR MDM solutions providers and delivering a new solution for enterprise Quest […]
TikTok Sets Dedaline for the Switch to its ‘ikTok One’ Creative Suite
TikTok’s Creator Marketplace will be no more after April 1st.
Meta Previews Next-Gen AR Glasses
The next generation of Meta’s AR glasses will soon be made available to researchers.
Snapchat Shares Insights into Effective Branded Content Approaches
Some key tips to improve your Snapchat campaigns.
Sony is Permanently Slashing PSVR 2 by $150 in March, Including ‘Horizon Call of the Mountain’ Bundle
Sony today announced it’s permanently discounting PSVR 2 starting next month, bringing the PS5 and PC-compatible VR headset to $400. Sony launched PSVR 2 nearly two years ago today at $550. Now, following little fanfare at its two-year anniversary—and no real mention during its State of Play two weeks ago—Sony is slashing the price of […]
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Meta Reveals Next Generation Aria Glasses for Research and Experimentation
Meta today revealed its next-gen glasses, Aria Gen 2, which the company intends to release to third-party researchers working on machine perception systems, AI and robotics. The company revealed its first iteration of Project Aria back in 2020, showing off a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company used internally to train its machine perception systems, […]
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Prop Hunt-style Game ‘Mannequin’ Goes Free-to-Play on Quest as Freemium Multiplayer Games Thrive
Mannequin (2024), the VR game that brings a unique twist to prop hunt, is going free-to-play on Quest starting today—which could point to more developers opting to go the freemium route. Launched last June on Quest and SteamVR headsets, Mannequin isn’t your typical shooter, nor is it your typical game of prop hunt, which usually involves […]
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MIT Reality Hack Has Become a Focal Point for US East Coast XR Devs & Entrepreneurs
While the XR industry’s major hubs are concentrated on the West Coast of the US, the MIT Reality Hack hackathon has become a focal point for XR developers and entrepreneurs on the East Coast of the US. Now in its eight year, the event has expanded with new opportunities for industry discussion and networking thanks to […]
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Crew Works Eye Checks, Stomach Scans Before Cargo Mission Launches Today
Eye checks and stomach scans dominated the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Thursday ensuring astronauts stay healthy in weightlessness. The Expedition 72 crew is also gearing up for the arrival of a new cargo mission this weekend.