Space Biomedical Research Wraps Week as Station Gears Up for Two Cargo Missions

Space-based production of human tissues and preventing space-caused head and eye pressure were the main research topics at the end of the week for the Expedition 73 crew. The International Space Station is also gearing up for a pair cargo missions this month supplying the orbital residents with food, fuel, science experiments, and more.

NASA, Partners Adjust Next Cygnus Resupply Launch

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are accelerating the next commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station to maximize launch opportunities following an assessment of mission readiness. NASA now is targeting no earlier than 6:11 p.m. EDT, Sunday, Sept. 14, for the launch of a Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Station Exercise and Physics Research Advancing Earth and Space Health

Exercise research and space physics took precedence aboard the International Space Station while a pair of Expedition 73 crew members enjoyed an off-duty day. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew also focused on maintaining science hardware and inventorying lab gear.

XR ‘Patent Trolls’ Could Impact Businesses – But AI Might Just Save It

The VR/XR market is hurtling toward an extraordinary $85-123 billion valuation by 2030-2032, fueled by breakthrough applications. Yet lurking beneath this explosive growth is an ecosystem of patent trolls – non-practicing entities (NPEs) that exist solely to extract licensing fees through litigation. As XR moves from pilots to platform, the most immediate risks are no […]

AI Smart Glasses vs. Smartphones: The Battle for Your Primary Screen is Here

As someone deeply immersed in the evolution of workplace technology, I believe we’re witnessing a pivotal moment in computing history. The traditional smartphone, our trusted digital companion for over a decade, faces its first serious challenger for primary screen dominance. If you’re an enterprise leader or technology professional evaluating the next wave of productivity tools, […]

Meta Shares More Info on Incremental Attribution Tracking

Another way to track the performance of Facebook and IG ads.

Pinterest Expands Alerts To Get Teens off the App During School

Pinterest has been testing the prompts in North America. 

LinkedIn Expands AI Hiring Assistant to More Regions

LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant aims to help streamline the candidate selection process.

Instagram Updates Notification Ranking To Reduce Repetitive Alerts

This could further reduce your organic engagement and reach.

Synth Riders Kendrick Lamar Experience Now Live On Quest, Steam & PS VR2

Previously an Apple Vision Pro exclusive, Synth Riders’ Kendrick Lamar Experience is now live on Quest, Steam, and PS VR2.

Surviving Mars: Pioneer Gets Full Release Today, PS VR2 Launch Next Week

Surviving Mars: Pioneer enters full release today on Quest and Steam, followed by PlayStation VR2 next week.

Alien Perspective Turns A Painting Into An Immersive World

Alien Perspective explores the legacy of Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, turning his painting into an immersive world.

X-Arcade Opens Pre-Orders For Upcoming X-Force Pinball Haptics Upgrade

Pre-orders are now being taken for a haptic pinball upgrade kit to the Arcade2TV-XR controller.

VR Headsets sanitization machines hands-on: Uvisan VRProXS and Cleanbox CX1

Today, I’ll talk about a topic that is of paramount importance: XR headsets’ sanitization. And I’m doing that by going hands-on and comparing two of the leading devices on the market: the Uvisan VRProXS and the Cleanbox CX1. [Disclaimer: this article has come out of a proposal by Uvisan, which has also provided me with […]

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SteamVR Beta Restores Windows VR Headset Support on Windows 11 Thanks to Third-party Driver

The latest version of the SteamVR Beta automatically installs the third-party ‘Oasis’ driver, enabling compatibility with Windows VR headsets after Microsoft discontinued their support in the latest versions of Windows 11. For years Valve has sought to support as many VR headsets as possible on SteamVR. That included Windows VR headsets from a wide range […]

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‘Hello Kitty’ is Getting Its Own Social VR Game This Year in ‘Skyland’

Japanese VR studio Thirdverse is partnering with Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to release a social VR game this year dedicated to the iconic cartoon cat and equally kawaii cast of characters. Information is still thin at the moment, however the studio says Hello Kitty Skyland is set to be the first-ever official Sanrio VR game, noting players […]

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Ambitious Tactical Shooter ‘Falcon Fall’ Aims for AAA Quality, Coming to PC VR in Late 2026

Falcon Fall is an upcoming co-op tactical shooter from new indie studio Infinit Entertainment, which says it’s aiming to deliver “AAA quality in VR—with a focus on visuals, immersion, authenticity, and next-generation presence.” Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by a team of VR veterans and combat-experienced advisors, Falcon Fall just got a reveal trailer, showing […]

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VR’s Favorite Melee Combat Game is Getting Katanas, Ninja Stars, and More in Asian-themed Update

While Blade & Sorcery (2024) studio Warpfrog is already developing its next “modder friendly” title, the studio isn’t done with VR’s favorite melee combat game just yet. Now, the studio announced its releasing the ‘Rakta Update’, which patches in a fresh slate of East Asia-inspired weaponry, magic, and armor. As the studio describes it on Steam, […]

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Bone Cell Research Advances as Dragon Adjusts Station’s Orbit

Expedition 73 continued observing bone stem cells on Wednesday to learn how to protect the skeletal system in microgravity and ensure crew health on long duration space missions. The International Space Station residents also installed advanced computer hardware and practiced an emergency drill as a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft boosted the orbital outpost’s altitude.

NASA, SpaceX Complete Dragon Space Station Reboost

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, SpaceX’s Dragon completed an initial burn to test the spacecraft’s new capability to help maintain the altitude of the International Space Station.

Instagram Finally Launches an iPad Version of the App

After years of calling for it, IG has finally launched a custom iPad app.

Meta Will Enable Users To Exclude Terms From AI Copy Outputs

Meta is building in more options to manage AI generated ads.

Instagram Is Growing at 10X the Rate of Facebook in EU

Meta’s latest EU usage data highlights some key trends in social platform engagement. 

YouTube Updates Community Post Sharing, Livestream Donations

More ways to drive donations for creators during livestreams. 

Batman: Arkham Shadow Sequel Entering Development, Voice Actor Confirms

A Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel is about to enter development, the voice actor for Commissioner Gordon confirmed.