JFK Memento Offers An Intriguing Approach To VR Documentaries

JFK Memento delivers an intriguing approach to VR documentary filmmaking.

Here’s our impressions.

More Than 50% Of Fortune 100 Companies Are Already Using Apple Vision Pro

Tim Cook just officially announced that more than half of Fortune 100 companies have purchased at least one Apple Vision Pro. Here’s why.

The Secret Of Retropolis Planned For Apple Vision Pro Following Quest Launch This Month

Work has begun to port the made-in-VR game ‘The Secret Of Retropolis’ to Apple Vision Pro.

‘Smalland: Survive the Wilds VR’ Arrives on Quest, Serving up a VR Spin-off of the Popular Indie Game

Popular indie game Smalland: Survive the Wilds (2024) launched out of Steam Early Access back in February, bringing its big 1.0 update on PC along with a fresh version for Xbox and PlayStation. Now the studio launched a VR-native spin-off for Quest too. Smalland: Survive the Wilds VR promises “dozens of hours” of survival, crafting, and […]

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Best Buy App for Vision Pro Lets You Preview Products at Scale in Your Home

Looking to see how that new 77-inch TV will fit in your rumpus room? Best Buy’s new Vision Pro app has you covered. Released in April, the new Best Buy Envision app for Vision Pro offers up 3D preview models from a number of product categories, including TV & home theater, large kitchen appliances like fridges […]

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NASA and Boeing ‘Go’ for Crew Flight Test Mission

NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) officials discussed final prelaunch details to send two astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station as the first crewed flight for Starliner. The prelaunch news conference finished at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  “We are going to have a whole new adventure. This is …

Crew Works Payloads and Training, Awaits Starliner Arrival

Payload maintenance and training topped Friday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station as the Expedition 71 septet gears up to welcome two new crew members next week. On Thursday, May 2, four crew members entered the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and relocated it to a different port to make room for the upcoming arrival of NASA’s …

NASA to Hold Prelaunch News Conference Following ULA Launch Readiness Review

Plans to send two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket early next week remain on track.  ULA completed its Launch Readiness Review on May 3 and gave a “go” to proceed toward launch at 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday, May 6, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape …

Big World, Small Folk: ‘Smalland: Survive the Wilds VR’ Scavenges its Way to the Quest Platform Today

Picture this: You’re the size of a small insect, stranded in the middle of a massive yard, with towering blades of grass rising all around…

Space Strategy: ‘Homeworld: Vast Reaches’ Brings the Classic Series to Meta Quest Today

In 1999, the original Homeworld released to widespread acclaim. Set exclusively in the vast reaches of space, Homeworld quickly became known for its storytelling and…

‘Zengence: Take Aim with Every Breath’ Helps You Find Strength by Mastering Your Mind and Body on the Quest Platform, Out Today

Usually when you think of high-octane action in a VR game, you might not imagine that having a place in a therapeutic experience designed to…

Unity Undergoes Another Major Leadership Shakeup

Effective May 15, 2024, Unity is introducing Matthew Bromberg as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, President, and member of the Unity Board of Directors as the firm moves towards deploying its engine as an enterprise-grade RT3D design and collaboration – namely for game development and creating XR applications. Matthew Bromberg said: I am thrilled […]

Meta’s Ex-CTO Concerned Over Open OS Approach

Meta has announced that it now allows third-party developers to create applications for its XR products by opening up its Meta Horizon OS. This move will aim to provide a more comprehensive range of applications for its Quest product portfolio. In contrast, Apple is establishing a walled garden ecosystem to support its spatial computing vision, […]

Managing Ideas: A Framework for Unlocking Creativity

Do your best ideas get lost? Are you looking for a proven process to capture and act on your ideas? To discover how to create systems to help you better manage your ideas, I interview Tiago Forte.

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TikTok Establishes New Licensing Agreement With Universal Music

UMG artists are returning to TikTok. 

Instagram Tests Clear Mode for Reels

An easy way to view Reels without the on-screen clutter.

Snapchat Showcases New AR Ad Tools at NewFronts

Snap announced a range of new AR tools and content partnerships.

Meta Previews Batman Game for Quest VR

The next installment of the popular Arkham franchise is coming to VR.

Dungeons Of Eternity Spring Update Adds Two-Handed Longsword, bHaptics & More

Dungeons of Eternity’s spring update is now live on Quest, adding a new two-handed longsword, bHaptics support and more.

Quest 3 Now Used On Steam As Much As Valve Index As Some Owners Upgrade

Quest 3 is now used for SteamVR almost as much as Valve Index, suggesting it will surpass it soon.

Mannequin Hands-On: VR Prop Hunt Strikes A Convincing Pose

Mannequin delivers an enjoyable Prop Hunt-inspired VR multiplayer game, and it’s out today on Quest App Lab.

Our full early access impressions.

Pistol Whip ‘Voidslayer Collection’ Adds Three Power Metal Scenes Next Month

Pistol Whip will receive three power metal scenes next month with the Voidslayer Collection.

The transition between Quest 2 and Quest 3

A few days ago, I was reading an interesting article by (the always great) Scott Hayden on Road To VR. He claimed that the announcement of “Alien: Rogue Incursion”, the first big-budget VR game that is compatible only with Quest 3, marks the beginning of the end for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. I’ve found […]

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Meta’s Former Head of VR: Oculus Go Was His “biggest product failure” & Why it Matters for Vision Pro

Hugo Barra, Meta’s former Head of VR, offered some unique insight into the XR industry recently with an extensive blogpost that centers around Apple Vision Pro. Barra warns that, like the company’s first standalone headset Oculus Go, the novelty around casual content consumption will probably fade fairly quickly. Looking back at his time at Meta (then […]

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‘EarthQuest’ is What ‘Google Earth VR’ Should Have Been on Quest

Despite not receiving updates in years, Google Earth VR (2016) on Steam is still one of the most useful and immersive ways to interact with the company’s 3D version of planet Earth, Street View and all. There are already a few apps on Quest that tap into Google’s free-to-use Maps APIs, but none that are doing it […]

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