Meta, IBM Rally XR Community for Global AI Alliance

Meta Platforms and IBM have launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Alliance, it was revealed on Tuesday. A leader in AI development for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) solutions, Meta’s latest involvement in the AI Alliance will help facilitate an ethical framework for the emerging technology. The organisation will rally some of the world’s leading […]

I Do, and I Understand – How Does XR Empower Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning remains a cornerstone of immersive training and a key advantage of using virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) solutions. With these theoretical techniques, institutions, companies, and organisations can rapidly upskill and onboard new hires, reskill current employees, and prepare the workforce for future vocational training. Widely documented studies show technologies like extended reality […]

Snap Earns $20m Grant to Back California Tech Industry

California has awarded Snap Inc a massive fund worth $20 million USD. Comprised of grants and tax credit incentives, lawmakers have awarded Snap funding to help the company expand its offices globally and boost its augmented reality (AR) smart glasses manufacturing capacity. Additionally over 12,000 entities have earned or been awarded the programme’s incentives, leading […]

Snapchat Launches First Virtual Make-Up Drop, as it Looks to Expand Bitmoji Promotions

Virtual fashion can influence real world shopping behaviors.

Instagram Tests New ‘Hype’ Option to Encourage Engagement with Stories

A new way to encourage engagement within Stories.

Snapchat Launches Snapchat+ Gift Memberships for Christmas

The perfect gift for your Snap-obsessed relatives.

GIPHY Highlights the Top GIF Trends of 2023

GIPHY’s listing provides some interesting context on the year that was.

Beat Saber Gets OST 6 & 120Hz Mode On Quest 3

Beat Saber gets 120Hz support on Quest 3, while OST 6 adds four free songs today.

Arizona Sunshine 2 Review: Reanimating A Dying Genre In The Best Possible Way

Arizona Sunshine 2 launches this week on Quest, PSVR 2 and PC VR.

Here’s our review:

The XR Week Peek (2023.12.04): Varjo announces XR-4 headset, Quest 2 sells much more than Quest 3, and more!

I’m back to Italy after my trip to Helsinki! I’m happy to be back to my Pasta-land, but I have to admit that I had such a good time in the Slush-land that I’m a bit sad I’m not there anymore. The fun thing is that I saw snow all the days in Helsinki, and […]

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