“Major improvements” Coming to Quest 2 Hand-tracking with ‘2.0’ Upgrade

Meta today announced “major improvements” coming to Quest 2’s controllerless hand-tracking capability. The ‘re-architected computer vision and machine learning approach’ is said to specifically improve reliability for overlapping or fast moving hands and specific gestures. The SDK and OS update to enable these improved capabilities will begin rolling out today. Meta first introduced controllerless hand-tracking […]

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Ax-1 Crew Preps for Departure as Crew-4 Mission Nears Launch

Commander Tom Marshburn of NASA joined his six Expedition 67 flight engineers and held a farewell ceremony for the four-member Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crew on Tuesday morning. At the same time back on Earth, four SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for their launch to the International …

Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk to Set Up Robotic Arm

Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev of Roscosmos concluded their spacewalk at?5:37 p.m. EDT today after 6 hours and 37 minutes. Artemyev and Matveev completed their major objectives for today in which they installed and connected a control panel for the European robotic arm, a 37-foot-long manipulator system mounted to the recently arrived Nauka …

Axiom Mission 1: Dragon Endeavour Departure Postponed

Mission Control has informed the Expedition 67 and Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crews aboard the International Space Station that because of unfavorable weather at the splashdown location for recovery of the Dragon Endeavour and the Ax-1 crew, the integrated operations team at NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX has postponed the spacecraft’s planned departure from the …

8 Insightful XR in Manufacturing Case Studies to Read in 2022

As manufacturing and industrial companies continue to deal with ever-growing demands from their customers, the need for innovative technology in the industry is greater than ever. Capable of assisting with everything with crucial training initiatives to faster prototyping, extended reality represents a phenomenal opportunity for brands in the industrial sector. Already, we’ve begun to see […]

Metaverse: What’s to Come for E-Commerce?

The metaverse is taking shape with commerce as a key element. Be prepared for what’s next.

Video Specs That Work Across All Channels [Infographic]

Some key insights that could help to inform your video marketing approach.

Elon Musk’s Perspective on Free Speech is Likely Different to Your Own, Which is Important to Note

Elon Musk has a long history of pushing the boundaries, but the penalties for him are likely not the same as everyone else.

Boneworks Dev To Reveal Quest 2, PC VR Game At Meta Showcase

The 4th project from Boneworks developer Stress Level Zero is confirmed for Meta’s Gaming Showcase this week.

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What Is SideQuest And Why Is It Important For Quest Users?

What is SideQuest, exactly? Some people may not know Quest and Quest 2 users can use SideQuest to explore a vast collection of VR titles ranging from experimental games, tech demos, and game ports to full-scale games. #ad