X Is Developing More Advanced Management Tools for Verified Organizations

More account management features coming to X.

Question Posts May Become a Key Focus for AI Training Data

LLMs need question and answer text, and social platforms are looking to incentivize such. 

Instagram Tests New Profile Cards for Creators

A new format for IG’s profile QR codes.

Train Sim World VR: New York Coming Soon To Quest

Train Sim World will ride the rails around New York soon.

First Batman: Arkham Shadow Gameplay Trailer Reveals October Launch

A new Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer reveals the first gameplay and the launch month for Meta’s upcoming Quest 3 exclusive.

The XR Week Peek (2024.08.20): The VR Games Showcase hosted many VR games news, Pico has launched Pico 4 Ultra in China, and more!

Happy birthday to my blog! This platform is now 8 years old and I’m so glad to have spent so many years talking about VR with you amazing community people! I want to thank everyone who sent me very nice greetings this week to congratulate me on this important milestone. You made my day!  And this […]

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Pico Reveals ‘Pico 4 Ultra’ Headset, Launching in China Next Month

Pico has unveiled its next XR headset, the Pico 4 Ultra, which is slated to launch in China next month starting at around $600. It was reported early this year that Pico was preparing some sort of XR headset based on the Pico 4 platform following a supposed leak. Now Byte Dance’s XR subsidiary Pico Interactive […]

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New ‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Trailer Reveals Gameplay, Quest 3 Graphics, & Fall Release Date

In development by Meta first-party studio Camouflaj, Batman: Arkham Shadow is one of the most highly anticipated VR games of 2024, and one the first title from the company to be Quest 3 exclusive. A new trailer for the game gives us quite a bit: the first look at real gameplay, what we can expect […]

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Wednesday’s Research Promoting Self-Sufficient Crews Farther Away from Earth

Manufacturing tools and medicine in space is a key objective for NASA and its international partners as crews train for longer missions farther away from Earth. Humans living in space habitats will need to be self-sufficient to stay heathy and run successful missions since launching supplies from Earth will be less feasible and uneconomical. NASA …

Tesla Leverages VR for Robotics Development

Tesla is using virtual reality technology to train its Optimus AI robot.  The revelation came via the US-based electric car company’s career pages where it is currently advertising for a new position that involves wearing VR headset and motion-capture suit for up to $48 per hour. Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool DPVR’s VR […]

Optimistic Market Forecasts Declare AR Smart Glasses Uptick – Leveraging AI, Biometric, Sustainability Trends

2024 may be the start of an XR shift. Following the landmark VR headset adoption trend kicked off by accessible Meta Quest 2 headsets, interest is shifting to the next big trend in XR: AR smart glasses and mixed reality headsets. As popularised by Meta Ray Ban Smart Glasses and the Apple Vision Pro spatial/MR […]

PICO 4 Ultra Mixed Reality Headset Details Debut Today

Today, PICO debuted its latest mixed-reality headset. This follows a long legacy of providing incremental improvements to the firm’s XR product portfolio, notably after a rocky term of operations. A release window is yet to be confirmed. After a hype period, the firm debuted its latest PICO 4 Ultra on social media platforms this week. […]

Which Countries Are Using ChatGPT the Most? [Infographic]

A look at where ChatGPT is seeing the most adoption.

TikTok Maintains Steady Growth in EU Users

TikTok’s meteoric rise has slowed, but it’s still adding EU users.

Report Shows X Is Still Displaying Ads Alongside Harmful Content

The latest report looks at posts relating to the recent U.K. race riots.

Report Looks at Social Media Engagement Among Kids and Teens

The report looks at how youngsters, from 7 up, are using social apps.

Pico Motion Trackers Add Leg Tracking And Use A Clever Calibration Technique

Pico Motion Trackers add leg tracking to Pico 4 Ultra, Pico 4, and Pico Neo 3 and feature a clever rapid calibration technique.

Pico 4 Ultra Launches In China With Specs Superior To Quest 3

ByteDance officially announced and opened preorders for its new headset, Pico 4 Ultra, in China.

Pico launched Pico 4 Ultra in China: discover all you need to know and my first hands-on impressions!

Chinese vendor Pico has just announced its latest headset, dubbed Pico 4 Ultra. In an event held today in China, the company has announced not only this device but also its enterprise version and a body tracker sensor. Ah and at a private event a few weeks ago, I’ve been able to go hands-on with […]

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XR News Bits – New Quest Game Launches, Updates, and a Big Discount

If you’re looking for some fun on Quest this Summer, there’s a lot happening. In this roundup we’ve got a look at new Quest game launches, upcoming titles, and big updates. XR News Bits An incredible amount of exciting XR news comes our way every day. Very often we see news come across our desk […]

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Crew Studies Space Botany, Lunar Cement to Inform Future Missions

Space botany and lunar construction techniques once again dominated the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The orbital crewmates are helping researchers plan future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. NASA Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps continued studying how microgravity and radiation affect thale cress plants at the molecular and cellular levels …

Wigan Council Debuts a Virtual Reality Borough

Wigan Council’s digital teams have given its borough access to virtual reality (VR). Local news publication Wigan Today asserted that VR has been ‘boosting health and happiness’ in the UK town located northwest of Manchester. Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool DPVR’s VR Headset Deployed by Travel Africa Network Pimax Crystal Light Review: Affordable PCVR Clarity […]

Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool

The VR modelling tool Google Blocks is now available as an open-source version under the name of Open Blocks. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? Google and Magic Leap Form XR Partnership Google I/O 2024: The Latest XR Updates from Google According to the computer graphics news website CG Channel, the […]

E.ON Leverages Immersive Learning to Create a “Greener Way to Learn”

As reported by Smart Energy International, E.ON recently partnered with FocusXR, a Liverpool-based XR training solutions provider, to help upskill English West Midlands engineers at its Kingswinford, Birmingham net zero training academy. The move sees the Birmingham Net Zero training academy leverage a UK technology firm, driving regional innovation in Liverpool and nationally. Notably, it […]

How To Transform Your Blog Posts Into Infographics [Infographic]

Some tips to help extend the life of your content.