One of VR’s Most Sucessful Studios is Building Two Brand New Games

Cloudhead Games is one of VR’s most senior and most successful studios. Having not launched a new game since Pistol Whip in 2019, the studio tells Road to VR that two brand new VR games are in development. Cloudhead Games might be old-school as far as VR studios go, but it has always been forward-looking. Back in the […]

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VR’s Next Big Battle Royale Shooter Goes into Open Beta Today, Trailer Here

Caveman Studio, the developers behind team-based shooter Contractors (2018), today released the open beta of Contractors Showdown, its upcoming battle royale game for Quest and SteamVR headsets. The 45-player battle royale shooter presents a pretty big battlefield, touting a 16km² island that’s around a quarter the size of Manhattan, albeit including a mix of landscape with the standard array […]

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Orbital Plumbing, Foam Physics Wrap Week as Crew-8 Nears Launch

More lab maintenance was on deck for the Expedition 70 crew as they worked on orbital plumbing and cleaned crew quarters throughout Friday. The seven orbital residents aboard the International Space Station also serviced a variety of science and electronics hardware while continuing to focus on the upcoming Commercial Crew swap. NASA Flight Engineer Loral …

Maintenance Day Aboard Station as Crew-8 Launch Moves

The Expedition 70 crew members will wait one more day to welcome the SpaceX Crew-8 mission due to unfavorable weather conditions forecasted at launch time. Meanwhile, the seven International Space Station residents stayed busy Thursday on orbital maintenance tasks while planning for the upcoming departure of four crewmates. The SpaceX Dragon “Endeavour” spacecraft is now …

‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Swarms With Parasites in ‘Bloodsuckers,’ its Third Cosmic Event

A plague threatens Egypt. No, not locusts or hail or frogs. This time it’s vampiric hordes bent on destroying all existence. You’re the only one…

Samsung Enters XR Device Marketplace, MWC 2024

Today at MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled an upcoming XR headset the firm created alongside partners Google and Qualcomm, with a scheduled release window coming in 2025. At the event, Samsung unveiled several innovative tech products, including the immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device. The device is currently early in its […]

XR Contact Lenses due in 2026, says XPANCEO at MWC 2024

This week, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, emerging XR display innovators XPANCEO showcased four smart contact lens prototypes, including one with deep XR features.   Of its prototypes, the firm aims to build ultra-thin, unintrusive XR contact lenses to replace bulkier AR/VR/VR devices.   Based on research from roughly 40 scientists and engineers […]

Honda to Showcase XR Product at SXSW 2024

Next month, at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) 2024, which has a history of showcasing XR customer and enterprise innovations, automotive leader Honda plans to showcase its unique VR experience platform.  The automotive firm is introducing the XR Mobility Experience platform that combines VR immersive experiences with the firm’s UNI-ONE mobility device, which is […]

Lead Generation Funnel Strategy: From Idea to Execution

Want to boost your lead conversions instantly? Wondering what makes a lead gen offer irresistible? To explore how to build lead generation funnels that convert, I interview Alisha Conlin-Hurd.

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Instagram Adds New In-Stream Safety Alerts to Help Improve Awareness of Scams

The alerts will be shown at the time a user gets a potentially scammy request, which could make them more effective.

Meta Updates its ‘Creator Bonus’ Program to Provide More Incentives for Top Talent

Meta’s looking to provide more monetization options for its most popular creators.

How Are Marketers Incorporating Generative AI? [Infographic]

New data shows that most marketers are now utilizing generative AI tools within their process.

Threads Chief Proposes Auto-Archiving User Posts After 30 Days

Would an auto-archive make people feel more free to share their opinions?

New VR Games & Releases March 2024: Quest, SteamVR, PSVR 2 & More

Searching for new VR games this March? Here are our monthly highlights coming to Quest, Steam and PSVR 2.

Guardians Frontline Update 1.5 Adds New Enemies & Higher Level Cap

Guardians Frontline, a VR FPS and RTS hybrid, adds new enemies and an increased level cap in version 1.5.

Beat The Beats Gets VR Rhythm Boxing Demo On Quest App Lab

Following its PSVR 2 launch, VR rhythm game Beat the Beats gets a Quest App Lab demo today.

Arcade Paradise VR Unveils Mixed Reality Support On Quest

Arcade Paradise VR puts arcades in your living room through mixed reality on Quest.

Newly Announced ‘Neuromancer’ TV Show Could Be Another Big Moment for VR to Make an Impact

Apple announced that it’s bringing a new show to Apple TV+ based on William Gibson’s award-winning cyberpunk novel Neuromancer (1984), offering another big moment for VR to take the limelight. According to Apple, the upcoming 10-episode drama series is slated to follow the novel’s narrative of “a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into […]

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Apple Reportedly Expands Vision Pro Production Capacity Following Successful US Launch

We may soon be nearing global release for Apple Vision Pro. According to a report from independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, US demand for the $3,500 mixed reality headset has slowed over the past month, however the company may be ramping production above original estimates thanks to better-than-expected market performance. According to Kuo, who has […]

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Space-Caused Eye, Head Pressure Research as Crew-8 Preps for Launch

Eye checks and “anti-gravity” suits were the main human research topics for the Expedition 70 crew on Wednesday. The International Space Station residents also worked on standard maintenance tasks while getting ready for the next Commercial Crew swap. Doctors are constantly monitoring astronauts’ health to ensure long-term mission success and ease their return to Earth’s …

The Games Catalog Has Landed: Get More Out of Your Meta Quest+ Subscription

Meta Quest+ lets you play top-tier games without paying top dollar. Our team curates killer content each month, so you can browse less and play…

Kick Back with Quest: Your All-in-One Home Entertainment System

Meta Quest is home to immersive live sports and concerts (front-row seats, no parking required). It also gives you access to a massive virtual screen…

Meta, LG to Enter Strategic Business Partnership

Today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with LG CEO William Cho and Park Hyoung-sei, the firm’s President of the Home Entertainment Company, in a widely publicised two-hour meeting to discuss future collaborations on XR devices at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul. The meeting marks the start of LG and Meta ramping up a strategic […]

XR Awards 2024: Meet the Judges

The XR Awards 2024 is kicking off soon, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the firms delivering transformative, immersive technology for the workplace, and today, the XR Awards judges are announced. These experts will help drive decisions with applications that stand out in the 15 event categories. The XR Awards 2024 has assembled a […]

HTC VIVE Speaks on Apple Vision Pro, AI at MWC 2024

This week at Mobile World Congress (CES) 2024 in Spain, HTC VIVE is showing face with a strong presence as a leading enterprise XR solutions provider reacting to industry trends to create its products. Shen Ye, Global Head of Product at HTC VIVE, talked to CNBC about major XR industry drivers, as the firm also […]