Threads Expands Saved Posts to All Users

Threads has been testing it with selected users over the past few weeks.

X Says That There Are Now More Than a Million Open Jobs Posted in the App

X Hiring has seen rapid growth since being rolled out to all Premium users.

Instagram Tests Live-Stream Games to Enhance Engagement

A new way to engage viewers on IG. 

Five Tips for Vetting News Sources Online [Infographic]

As we head into a robust election season, it’s worth taking a moment to improve your digital literacy. 

Blair Witch VR ‘Mistakenly Deactivated’ On Quest But Returns Soon

The Blair Witch VR will return to Quest soon after being “mistakenly deactivated.”

LG-Made Quest Pro 2 Will Reportedly Ship In The First Half Of 2025

A South Korean news outlet reports that the next Quest Pro, made in partnership with LG, will ship in the first half of next year.

Vi Wants To Make A Fitness-Focused VR Glove, And Eventually A Headset Too

A new VR startup called Vi wants to make a fitness-focused glove, and eventually a fitness-focused headset too.

One of the First Oculus Rift Games is Currently One of Vision Pro’s Best

Proton Pulse, originally created for the Oculus Rift DK1 development kit in 2013, has been re-released on Apple Vision Pro this week. Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers. Created by developer Justin […]

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Apple to Release Immersive Video Content of 2023 MLS Playoffs on Vision Pro

Apple announced that its Major League Soccer Season Pass (through Apple TV) will include new immersive video content covering the 2023 playoffs. Apple TV is the exclusive provider of online Major League Soccer broadcasts via the MLS Season Pass subscription. The company recently announced the kickoff of the 2024 MLS Season. It will include new […]

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Report: Meta & LG’s Rumored Vision Pro Competitor Set to Launch in Early 2025

According to a report from South Korean outlet The Korea Economic Daily (Korean), Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be in-country this week to finalize a deal with LG regarding a previously rumored competitor to Apple Vision Pro, which is reportedly set to be jointly built by the two companies for release in early 2025. Citing unnamed […]

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Station Crew Explores Space Health as Dragon Crew Nears Launch

Human research, space physics, and airlock operations started the week for the Expedition 70 crew aboard the International Space Station. Back on Earth, four Commercial Crew members are counting down to their launch aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the orbital outpost. Exercising daily in space is critical to maintain crew health due to the …

NASA SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Readiness Review Concludes, Teleconference to Follow

The Flight Readiness Review (FRR) for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station has concluded, and teams are proceeding toward a planned liftoff at 12:04 a.m. EST on Friday, March 1, from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA will hold a media teleconference at 7:30 p.m. EST …

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts Touch Down at Florida Spaceport

After departing via Gulfstream jet aircraft from Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin just landed at the Launch and Landing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew will begin final preparations for liftoff to the …

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts Depart Houston for Florida

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 crew members are en route to the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to begin final launch preparations. Crew-8 crewmates NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, commander; Michael Barratt, pilot; Jeanette Epps, mission specialist; along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, mission specialist, departed by plane from Ellington Field near the agency’s Johnson Space Center in …

Get in Touch with Anytime Plumbing, Inc. Today

Plumbing emergencies can strike at any moment, causing chaos and disruption to your daily life. From burst pipes to overflowing toilets, these issues require immediate attention and expert intervention to prevent further damage and restore…read more

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Between Realities VR Podcast ft GamertagVR

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host VR YouTuber Gamertag VR.

The Importance of Exercising Daily

The Importance of Exercising Daily There are multiple ways in which daily physical exercise can make life better for a person, which can help someone lead a better life. This does not mean that people…read more

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X Expands Audio and Video Calls to Non-Paying Users

Another connection option on X.

More Generative AI Tools are Coming to Social Apps – Is That a Good Thing?

More AI, in more places, does not make for more “social” experiences.

ICYMI This Week: Medieval Dynasty, Onward, X8 & More

Looking for this week’s VR games and hardware news? Here’s our latest roundup.

Expedition 70 Relaxes as SpaceX Crew-8 Preps for Launch

The seven-member Expedition 70 crew relaxed on Friday following a busy week of space research and cargo transfers beginning a three-day weekend. The orbital septet will go into the final days of February continuing its microgravity science while also preparing to welcome four new Commercial Crew members to the International Space Station. On Sunday, Feb. …

Crew Explores Heart Health and Tries On “Anti-Gravity” Suit

Blood tests, cardiac research, and scientific maintenance were the prime duties aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 crew also kept up its work on a variety of life support gear and exercise hardware throughout the day. NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara kicked off the day studying accelerated aging-like symptoms …

Crossroads of Cost Navigating Expenses for Car Shipping to Indianapolis

In the bustling world of automotive logistics, the journey of shipping a car to Indianapolis encompasses a multitude of considerations, with cost serving as a pivotal factor in the decision-making process. As individuals and businesses…read more

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Big XR News From Apple, Mozilla, Vodafone and RealWear

Vodafone Shifts Paradigm from XR Headsets to AR Glasses Vodafone brought its computing connectivity capabilities to the Snapdragon-powered HyperRealityHub, shifting the paradigm from heavier XR headsets to more lightweight and affordable AR glasses. The HyperRealityHub offered a split compute solution with external camera support to track the location and movement of multiple users, thereby lowering […]

‘VR Reduces Pain and Depression for Palliative Care Patients’

Research published in the British Medical Journal has found that over 50 percent of palliative care patients have seen improvements to symptoms of pain and depression through the use of virtual reality technology. Start-up Launches XR Wearable Surgical Displays Is AI/AR a Paradigm-Shift for Patients? VR Shows ‘Optimal’ Results to Treat Eye Patients Patients saw […]