Apple’s VR Headset Due 2022: Drives Competition Towards Meta, Microsoft, and Nreal

Recently, rumours persist claiming that Apple will be announcing its long-awaited augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headset in the fourth quarter of 2022 according to trusted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst unveiled that the upcoming headset will contain Apple’s M1 chip – that was introduce for last year’s Macbook lineup – meaning that the […]

5 Reasons Why the Metaverse Is Such a Big Deal

The idea has been around in one avatar or another since the early 90s, popularised by video games and scene fiction novels. It’s only in recent years that the metaverse has gained mainstream momentum. Epic Games announced a staggering $1 billion in investment to build the metaverse, back in April 2021. Meta followed soon after […]

Acadicus Review: Healthcare VR Learning with an Ever-Growing Content Library

VR development company, Arch Virtual, launched its VR training kit in 2019, with the objective of helping learning organisations create their own VR productions. Medicine and healthcare were always a focus area, with CEO Jon Brouchoud saying that he “wanted to build a system that would enable us to reach as many people as possible” […]

How to Create and Promote Podcasts on Facebook [Infographic]

Podcasters can now promote their programs direct on Facebook – here’s a look at how Facebook’s podcasts work.

LinkedIn Adds New Tools to ‘Creator Mode’, Including LinkedIn Live Access and Newsletters

LinkedIn’s Creator Mode now offers access to LinkedIn Live and a new in-app newsletter option.

Twitter Updates its Regulations on Unauthorized Use of Private Media and Depictions of Individuals

Twitter’s new regulations will provide more protection for users and their private media.

Facebook Could be Forced to Sell-Off GIPHY After UK Regulatory Ruling

The UK competition watchdog has ruled that Meta’s acquisition of GIPHY stifled competition in the sector, which could be a significant ruling. 

Quest v35 Update To Add iPhone Mixed Reality Capture, Messenger Calling

Quest’s v35 update is coming soon and brings with it mixed reality capture and more.

Fresh details right here.

Nreal Launches $600 ‘Light’ AR Glasses in United States via Verizon

Nreal, the Chinese startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses which made a splash back at CES 2019, has now expanded to the United States, making the smartphone-tethered device available through select Verizon stores starting today. Nreal Light is a pair of AR glasses that are physically connected to a smartphone via USB Type-C to […]

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Free Version of ‘Masterpiece Studio Pro’ VR Creation Suite Now Available for Non-commercial Use

Masterpiece Studio (formerly MasterpieceVR) today announced it’s releasing a free edition of its latest professional VR creator suite, Masterpiece Studio Pro. The free software license is targeting individuals looking to use the suite for non-commercial use. The free version is said to contain the entire set of features of Masterpiece Studio Pro, which is a subscription-based […]

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