HTC is Holding a Vive Product Event Just Ahead of Facebook Connect

HTC is gearing up to hold what seems to be a new product unveiling on October 14th, or just ahead of Facebook Connect on the 28th of that month. The company says we’ll be hearing about some “big news in a small package.” HTC announced the event on Twitter, saying it will take place on […]

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Exclusive Preview: ‘Jurassic World Aftermath – Part 2’ Will Bring New Dino Gameplay & Story Conclusion

The Cretaceous game of cat & mouse on Quest, Jurassic World Aftermath, is due to get a major Part 2 DLC tomorrow which promises to bring new dino encounters, mini-game interactions, and a completion to the story started (and abruptly ended) in Part 1. We got an exclusive early look at the game with new details straight from […]

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Crew Packs Dragon for Departure; Studies Robotics and Life Science

The SpaceX Cargo Dragon is due to wrap up its month-long resupply mission to the International Space Station on Thursday morning. Amidst today’s cargo transfers, the Expedition 65 crew pursued a host of microgravity research on the orbital lab including robotics and biology. Cargo Dragon’s automated undocking from the Harmony module’s forward international docking adapter …

YouTube Publishes New ‘Shorts Report’ to Highlight Key Content Trends and Tips [Infographic]

The report provides an overview of the latest trends that YouTube’s seeing in its TikTok-like Shorts video feed.

Facebook’s First Big Investment into the Metaverse, and What it Means for the Future of the Company

The Metaverse has quickly become a key buzzword online – but what is the Metaverse exactly, and what does it matter to you and me?

Facebook Calls on Independent Oversight Board to Rule on ‘Cross Check’ System for Celebrities

The move highlights the need for more independent oversight and ruling in social media platforms regulations.

Facebook Provides New Tips on How to Set Boundaries in Messenger to Avoid Harmful Interactions

The framework provides some key pointers on healthy use of messaging apps. 

Oculus Go Will Get A Special OS Build With Root Access

Facebook plans to release a special operating system build for Oculus Go with full root access, according to Consulting Oculus CTO John Carmack.

Apple CEO Tim Cook: AR Is One Of ‘Very Few Profound Technologies”

Tim Cook is “AR fan #1” and thinks it’s one of “very few profound technologies” that we eventually won’t be able to live without.

Facebook Announces XR Programs And Research Fund, $50 Million Investment

Facebook announced a $50 million investment in a newly-established XR Programs and Research Fund with plans to support research and collaborative efforts aimed at ensuring VR and AR technologies are “developed responsibly.”