[Research] Navigating the Storm: Small Businesses’ Struggle for Marketing Confidence in Turbulent Times

In a world where confidence in marketing strategies is scarce and economic uncertainties loom large, small businesses are on a quest for resilience, seeking to fortify their marketing efforts amidst the relentless pressures of running a business. The Current State of SMB Marketing, a new research study Ascend2 completed with Constant Contact, uncovered many insights […]

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Quest 3 Finally Replaced Index as My Main PC VR Headset, and I Have Valve to Thank

After nearly five years, I’ve finally moved on from Index as my main PC VR headset, and Valve is the one that made me do it. Index is a great headset. Between it’s tracking, ergonomics, field-of-view, crisp display, and still industry-leading audio, it’s been hard to give it up—even if it’s resolution is, by this […]

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Immunology, Space Biology, and Cleaning for Crew on Thursday

  Expedition 71 continued microgravity research on Thursday as the crew spent the day on immunology work and space biology. Two crew members also worked on the orbital upkeep tasks that began earlier in the week. Aboard the International Space Station, one investigation, Immunity Assay, takes a closer look at immune changes that happen in …

WNBA Games Return to Xtadium + Meta Horizon Worlds

Hoops fans, rejoice! ? Today, we’re excited to announce that live WNBA games are back in the US starting tonight on Meta Quest! This season,…

Getting Started With Travel Mode on Meta Quest 2 & 3

Yesterday, we announced Travel Mode, which lets you use your Meta Quest 2 or 3 headset while on a flight. Today, we’re sharing more details…

Instagram Tests Notes on Feed Posts and Reels

Instagram is bringing Notes to more places in the app.

TikTok Continues to Oppose US Sell-Off Bill

TikTok is still trying to find a way to fight back against the U.S. sell-off bill.

Meta Is Shutting Down Its Workplace Enterprise Platform

Bye bye, Facebook Workplace.

TikTok Publishes Guide for Beauty Brands

New insights for beauty brands on TikTok.

Retronika Mixes Futuristic Cycling With A VR FPS On Quest

Retronika mixes real-life cycling across futuristic highways with a VR FPS on Quest.

Apple Vision Pro Is Getting Systemwide Live Captions For People & Apps

Apple Vision Pro is getting Live Captions for nearby people and audio from apps, including FaceTime.

AR Content is Coming to Google Maps, But It Won’t Matter Until There’s a Headset to See it Through

Google today announced it’s starting a pilot program that will soon allow select partners to create AR content and display it within Google Maps. While it seems like an important step for Google on the way to owning a piece of the ‘all-day AR glasses’ future, it’s unclear just where it’s all headed for the […]

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Crew Works Human Research and Payload Prep, Orbital Upkeep Continues

Orbital upkeep was at the forefront of Wednesday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station, but the Expedition 71 crew did have some time to conduct human health research and prepare scientific payloads for future operations. NASA Flight Engineer Mike Barratt spent the morning completing tasks for the CIPHER investigation, collecting blood samples—with assistance from NASA …

‘Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire’ is Unleashed Next Month

Today, Schell Games cracked open the coffin and revealed that Silent Slayer will be unleashed on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro on June 6….

A Playground For Your Mind: ‘Headspace XR’ Introduces Improvements, Now Available For $19.99

Today, we’re excited to share that Headspace XR is now available for $19.99 USD, making its premium mindfulness content available at an even more accessible…

‘Riven,’ the Sequel to Myst, is Coming to Meta Quest VR Later This Year

Cyan previously announced they were working on remaking Riven in Unreal Engine 5, but today we have some great news: Riven will release on Meta…

What is Meta Horizon OS? An Open Ecosystem for XR

Meta Horizon OS, the operating system that powers intuitive devices like the Meta Quest 3, is no longer exclusive to Meta’s devices. In April 2024, Meta announced a new “open ecosystem strategy”. This means developers and device manufacturers can leverage the operating system to create virtual, mixed, and augmented reality experiences. The move highlights Meta’s […]

Google, HP Launches XR Video Conferencing Solution for 2025

Yesterday, HP partnered with Google to revive the latter’s immersive video conferencing solution from its development stages, Project Starline, just in time for I/O 2024. The device was initially announced at 2021’s I/O conference and underwent several years of development. Now, HP is helping Google to commercialize the product fully so that it is ready […]

TikTok Is Testing a Collaboration Feature for Posts

A new way to expand your reach on TikTok.

Key Concerns About Online Shopping [Infographic]

What are your top concerns about spending online?

Instagram Is Working on a Peek Feature To Encourage Interaction

Similar to BeReal, but less prescriptive.

YouTube CEO Says Creators Should Be Eligible for Emmys

Should YouTubers be considered in the same category as traditional TV actors?

Apple’s Ads Point To Fundamental Features Of Life With VR And AR

Apple’s latest ads show glimpses of a future none of us are ready for.

Silent Slayer: Vault Of The Vampire Arrives Next Month On Quest

Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire, the I Expect You To Die team’s debut VR horror game, stakes a release date on Quest next month.

Meta Is Working On A Quest For Education Offering For Schools & Universities

Meta is working on a platform to allow schools and universities to manage Quest headsets for use in the classroom.