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Is Vision Pro Worth Buying in 2025? Our No-nonsense Recommendation

1 year ago
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Vision Pro, Apple’s very first headset, just turned one year old. Now that we’re into 2025, is it still worth buying? Read on for our no-nonsense recommendation. Vision Pro isn’t worth the cost for most people. Why: Vision Pro is an incredible headset by many measures. The interface, ease of use, and ecosystem integration are second-to-none. […]

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Space Navigation Test, Plasma Crystal Research Top Wednesday Science Schedule

1 year ago
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Space navigation and plasma crystals were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 72 crew also reorganized cargo and continued cleaning up after last week’s spacewalk. Accurate navigation is critical as crew spacecraft are being readied to travel farther away from Earth-orbiting satellite systems and toward the Moon. NASA …
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XR All-Stars: Industry Leaders Share Stepping Stones to XR Success

1 year ago
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As part of our sophomore XR All-Stars series, we invited a group of XR leaders to share their insights on the stepping stones required for XR success for vendors and end-users. Below, you will find a summary of some of their responses. To view their complete answers to these questions and more, check out the […]
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Meta Outlines Improving AI Transparency Disclosures

1 year ago
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Meta continues to update its AI detection and disclosure measures.

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LinkedIn Rolls Out Updates to Video Presentation and Discovery

1 year ago
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LinkedIn’s making video content a bigger focus. 

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Snap Shares New Data on Sports Engagement in the App

1 year ago
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New research into sports engagement via Snap.

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Snap Launches AR Lenses and Content Partnerships for Super Bowl LIX

1 year ago
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New options to celebrate Super Bowl LIX.

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Hands-On: The Roto VR Explorer Chair Turns You In VR

1 year ago
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We took the Roto VR Explorer chair for a spin, and talked to the team about their upcoming enhancements.
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VR Arcade Shooter Aim Assault Is Launching A Steam Demo Next Week

1 year ago
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Aim Assault, a VR rail shooter reminiscent of Time Crisis, receives a Steam demo next week.
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Boxed Out Is A Colorful VR Puzzle Game Heading For Quest This March

1 year ago
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Boxed Out, a color matching VR puzzle game previously released on PC VR and PSVR, is heading for Quest next month.
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Meta’s VP Of VR/MR, Mark Rabkin, Is Leaving The Company Next Month

1 year ago
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Meta’s VP of VR/MR, Mark Rabkin, is leaving the company in March, citing “family health issues”.
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Paid ‘Quest Games Optimizer’ Tool Now Has Over 100,000 Users

1 year ago
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Quest Games Optimizer, the paid software that lets Quest users boost game performance, has now topped over 100,000 users. Initially released in 2022, Quest Games Optimizer is a tool Quest users can run in the background during gameplay that can increase resolution, performance, frame rate, and increase battery life across all Quest headsets—from the 2019 original […]

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Apple Reportedly Cancels Mac-connected AR Glasses Due to Poor Internal Reviews

1 year ago
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According to a Bloomberg report, Apple has shuttered an AR glasses project aimed at mainstream consumers. Originally planned for release in 2027, the device, codenamed N107, was a Mac-connected pair of AR glasses which the company was positioning as a more accessible alternative to the $3,500 Vision Pro mixed reality headset. The report, citing internal […]

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Meta CTO: 2025 is a ‘Make or Break’ Year for Meta’s XR Ambitions, Internal Memo Reveals

1 year ago
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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth released an internal memo to employees, stating 2025 is going to be “the most critical year” for the company’s XR efforts yet, Business Insider reports. Titled “2025: The Year of Greatness”, the memo (seen below) largely takes an inspirational tone, urging Reality Labs employees to do “the best work of your career […]

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Meta’s VP of XR is Departing the Company Citing Family Health Concerns

1 year ago
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Meta’s VP of XR, Mark Rabkin, is departing the company after leading its XR efforts for more than four years. Rabkin cites family health issues as the primary driver for his departure. Today Mark Rabkin announced his plan to leave the company in March. In his public announcement he said, “devs and fans [of XR]—I […]

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Robotics Demonstration, Air and Water Quality Checks Aboard Orbital Lab

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Free-flying robotics and science maintenance topped the work schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 72 crew also analyzed station air and water quality and set up a student-controlled camera for Earth observations. NASA engineers are using the weightless environment of the orbital lab to study how robots might capture objects in …
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Meta Invests $100 Billion into Augmented Reality Smart Glasses, Virtual Reality Headsets, Mixed Reality Quest, Metaverse Portfolio

1 year ago
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Following its recent Q1 earnings report, news emerged highlighting how Meta is again doubling down investments in immersive technology via a $100 billion spending plan for its XR product portfolio, which includes augmented reality smart glasses, virtual reality headsets, mixed reality Quest, and metaverse services. The news comes as Samsung drops an increasing amount of […]
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Apple Ceases AR Smart Glasses Production, Retaining Vison Pro Focus

1 year ago
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This week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is dropping the development of Mac-ready AR smart glasses. The report follows internal research into an XR device that could sit next to the Vision Pro headset. Seemingly, the Apple AR smart glasses device would work alongside and tether to Mac hardware, indicating that computing power would be shared […]
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Instagram Tests Option to Re-Arrange Your Profile Grid Display

1 year ago
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Yes, it’s coming…

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Will Elon’‘s Increasing Political Ambitions Help or Hurt X?

1 year ago
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Elon’s digging deeper into politics, which could impact his businesses.

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TikTok Announces Programming for Black History Month

1 year ago
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TikTok’s running both in-app and IRL events this year.

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The Social Media Funnel Explained [Infographic]

1 year ago
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Some tips to help maximize your social media content approach. 

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Quest 3 & 3S Saw Significant SteamVR Usage Share Growth In January

1 year ago
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Quest 3 & Quest 3S now make up 28% of SteamVR usage, after seeing significant growth in recent months, and are fast approaching Quest 2.
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Mixed Reality Arcade Game Project Aeroes Is Free For A Limited Time

1 year ago
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Project Aeroes, a mixed reality game where you guide spaceships, is free for a limited time on Quest 3.
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Apple & Sony Reportedly Still Working To Bring PS VR2 Controllers Support To Vision Pro

1 year ago
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Apple and Sony are still working to bring PS VR2 Sense controller support to Vision Pro, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.