Facebook Runs Video Tests to Make Instagram More Like TikTok

Instagram says it is no longer just a photo-sharing app and has plans to experiment with different video feed options.

Star Wars: Battlefront II Writer Working On ‘Unannounced Project’ At Onward Dev

Onward developer Downpour Interactive has hired one of the writers behind Star Wars: Battlefront II to work on an “unannounced project”.

Sniper Elite And The War To Balance VR Authenticity And Accessibility

Sniper Elite VR presents a difficult balancing act of authenticity and accessibility in VR. Rebellion and JAW talk about finding the right fit.

Facebook VR Head: Quest Ads Weren’t ‘Communicated Well’ But Backlash Was ‘Too Much’

Andrew Bosworth, VP of Facebook Reality Labs, says in-app Quest ads weren’t “communicated very well” but the ensuing backlash was “too much”.

Population: One Adds Super Advanced War Mode XXL

Population: One’s Super Advanced War Mode XXL is a massive team deathmatch available for a limited time.

PepsiCo’s Doritos Used to Push for Return to Live Concerts with Augmented Reality Experience

With fears over the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, live concerts are returning. And Doritos wants to send music fans to a few of them via an augmented reality promotion.

Dubbed “Mark Your Play,” the campaign is centered on scannable posters, denoted by a Doritos chip displayed as a play button, found in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, and Southampton in the UK.

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Scanning the QR code opens the Doritos Make Your Play website. The AR experience begins with participants… more

New US Army Military-Grade HoloLens 2 Imagery Gives Us Star Wars Stormtrooper Vibes

It’s all fun and games until the technology is actually put into use and you realize augmented reality is now part of Death Star.

That’s what some AR insiders may be thinking once they get a look at the latest modified HoloLens 2 images released by the US Army.

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The newest images come from a battery of tests being conducted by the US Army Futures Command and Project Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS).

Looking at some of these new images, the modded HoloLens 2 gives soldiers a… more

Hand Tracking on Vive Focus 3: all you need to know

After I have written my super in-depth review on the Vive Focus 3, HTC has finally enabled hands tracking on

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Echo Arena Rookies Have Opportunity to Experience VR Esports

Echo Arena Rookies Have Opportunity to Experience VR Esports

Novice Echo Arena players are invited to participate in the Rookie Cup 2021, a competitive VR esports event organized and managed by Echo community leaders who encourage positive engagement between players of all levels. Registration is open now for the July 24-25 event.

Organized through the Echo Games Discord server, community cups have become a sort of tradition when players can get to know others and experience a fun tournament without a long-term commitment.

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‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ Update 5 to Bring VR Performance Improvements

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) includes support for SteamVR headsets, however playing via VR requires some of the most modern (and consequently least available) PC components due to its demanding spec requirement. Now Asobo are getting ready to release a Update 5 which includes some major performance benefits across the board, including VR. In its latest […]

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