Hide-and-Seek VR Shooter ‘Mannequin’ Arrives on Steam Early Access Next Week

Fast Travel Games announced it’s finally set to bring Mannequin, its asymmetrical stealth VR shooter, into early access for SteamVR headsets this month. The hide-and-seek style VR shooter will launch on Steam Early Access on June 20th, which includes cross-play support with Quest. The studio says it’s also offering a free Steam weekend at release, […]

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LG Shakes Up XR Division, Reportedly Putting Meta Headset Partnership on Ice

Korean media last month alleged that the Meta/LG partnership to create a high-end XR headset wasn’t going so well, suggesting either outright cancellation or a delay pushing release of a prospective Apple Vision Pro competitor to 2027. While this hasn’t been substantiated by either company, it’s clear there’s something big going on under the surface, as […]

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Some Users Won’t Need to Wear Vive Trackers Soon Thanks to Upcoming AI Body Tracking Update

HTC has teased that some users may not even need to wear their latest Vive Ultimate Trackers soon thanks to an upcoming AI-powered body tracking update. HTC’s Vive Ultimate Trackers are capable of inside-out body tracking thanks to the inclusion of two on-board cameras that track its own position in space, requiring you to strap […]

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Astronauts Work Final Spacewalk Preps and Genetic Sequencing

The Expedition 71 crew is in final preparations for a science and maintenance spacewalk set to begin Thursday morning. The two astronauts on NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test spent their day aboard the International Space Station performing genetic sequencing and orbital plumbing. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick are in their final day …

Meta Horizon Worlds v166 Release Notes

How Apple is Enhancing Vision Pro for Enterprise this Year

This week, during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple revealed new enterprise-facing APIs to help business customers better leverage the device’s spatial computing offering.   Moreover, the fresh APIs mark a continuing effort to support Vision Pro application developers in creating enterprise-focused spatial computing solutions.   Apple is improving sensor access and visual capabilities […]

Canon Debuts Innovative Lens for Capturing VR Content

This week, leading consumer and professional camera hardware vendor Cannon announced a new XR lens to expand its range of products for capturing 360-degree and VR content. Increasingly, leading XR hardware leaders like Meta and Apple are entering partnerships with leading media brands like ESPN and Disney to bring immersive broadcasts to homes – providing […]

Snapchat Adds AR Lenses to Skype Chats

Snap’s expanding its Snap Camera tools to Skype.

The Power of Nostalgia in Social Media Marketing [Infographic]

Nostalgia can drive emotional response and boost brand messaging. 

Instagram Chief Shares Insights Into Its Algorithms, Creator Monetization and More

The in-depth discussion with Adam Mosseri about the state of Instagram includes insights into the most important factors that define post reach.

YouTube’s Updated Desktop UI Is Now Available to All Premium Subscribers

The refreshed viewing experience is intended to make it easier to find related content and engage with comments.

With visionOS 2, Apple Vision Pro Can Print What You See

Apple Vision Pro headsets can print with visionOS 2.

Chrono Weaver Is A VR Co-Op Puzzler You Can Play Alone With A Quest & Steam Demo

Chrono Weaver is a new VR physics puzzler that asks if you can play a co-op game alone, and there’s a free demo on Steam and Quest.

With visionOS 2, Apple Vision Pro Can Track & Augment Prespecified 3D Objects

visionOS 2 adds the ability to track and augment 3D objects that app developers prespecify.

visionOS 2 Also Improves Apple Vision Pro’s Hand Tracking & Scene Understanding

visionOS 2 brings major improvements to hand tracking on Apple Vision Pro and expands the headset’s understanding of the environment around you.

The XR Week Peek (2024.06.11): Apple announces Vision OS 2, Meta fixes passthrough on Quest 3, and more!

Today I’m traveling to the US to attend AWE, so I was hoping that the past week would be a bit boring, so I did not have to write a long post while traveling, but actually, the XR ecosystem decided not to help me because there are many things to talk about. There’s been no […]

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Hand-tracking Action Arcade Game ‘Thrasher’ Coming to Quest & Vision Pro Next Month, PC VR Later

From the artist and composer behind indie hit Thumper (2016), the forthcoming Thrasher is officially launching on July 25th on Quest and Vision Pro. A PC VR and flatscreen version is planned for release at a later date. We’ve known Thrasher was in the works for some time now, but this unique looking game now has an official […]

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VR Support Planned for Serene Photography Game Built with UE5

Lushfoil Photography Sim, a serene photography game built on Unreal Engine 5, is expected to get optional PC VR support following its initial release. In development by solo developer Matt Newell and to be published by Annapurna Interactive, Lushfoil Photography Sim is designed as a serene walking simulator and photography game that immerses players in beautiful landscapes with a […]

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Rhythm Game ‘Just Dance VR’ is Skipping Pico 4 Exclusivity and Launching on Quest in October

Ubisoft announced in late 2022 it was bringing a VR version of its motion-based dance game Just Dance to Pico 4, making it the first big exclusive to target what was essentially Pico’s Quest 2 competitor. Now Ubisoft has announced that Just Dance VR is coming to Quest later this year, ostensibly skipping Pico support entirely. Pico […]

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VR’s Top Combat Sim to Finally Realize Full Potential Next Week with Giant 1.0 Update

Blade & Sorcery, arguably VR’s top physics-based combat sandbox, is leaving Early Access next week on Steam, which will see the release of a giant 1.0 update that brings its long-awaited ‘Crystal Hunt’ story mode. For many, Blade & Sorcery was everything they ever wanted in VR: a place to beat the ever-living crap out […]

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Crew Works Genetics, Maintenance and is GO for Spacewalk

Spacewalk preparations and genetic research were the prime responsibilities for the orbital residents aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 71 crew also worked on futuristic piloting studies and more eye and ear checks. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick have been given the “go” by mission managers to begin a …

NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station

Orbiting Earth as part of the nine-person crew of the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continue testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of its first flight with astronauts. The testing is part of the data collection on the Starliner system for certification by NASA for regular crewed mission to the …

Immerse Yourself in the Music with ‘Just Dance VR,’ Coming to the Quest Platform This October

Step into a world of music that surrounds you and get ready to take your dancing to a whole new level with Just Dance VR,…

Interview: Largest ‘Blade & Sorcery’ Update Yet Hits PC VR This Month and Quest Later This Year, Full Details on Crystal Hunt and More

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the immersive physics simulation sandbox VR combat game, Blade & Sorcery, or a new player looking to sharpen your…

Apple Vision Pro International Pre Orders Open this Month

Today, during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 kick-off keynote, the company discussed various elements of its product portfolio. During this, Apple unveiled VisionOS 2, the latest version of its spatial computing operating system, and international availability for the Vision Pro. Apple Vice President Mike Rockwell and Tim Cook, CEO, unveiled the new updates. Apple […]