YouTube Adds Simplified Tools To Edit Long Form Clips Into Shorts

An easy way to convert your existing YouTube content into Shorts clips.

Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements

Snapchat’s giving parents more options to ensure they know what their kids are up to in the app.

Microsoft Launches New Generative AI Ad Creation Tool

A new AI-powered tool for ad creation.

WhatsApp Adds Custom Stickers, New Text Formatting Options on Android

Some new options for your WhatsApp chats.

Apple Vision Pro Will Require An iPhone Or iPad Pro With Face ID To Order Online

Apple Vision Pro will require a Face ID scan from a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro to order online, so that you get the best fitting light seal.

Google All But Confirms It’s No Longer Working On Its Own AR Glasses

Google all but confirmed it’s no longer working on its own AR hardware, working with partners instead.

ICYMI: 5 Big VR Updates From January So Far

Looking to catch up on some VR updates? Here’s our latest weekly roundup:

Apple To Reportedly Have Fewer Than 100,000 Vision Pro Headsets Produced By Launch

Apple will have only around 70,000 Vision Pro headsets produced by launch, according to a prominent supply chain analyst.

Vision Pro Ordering Process Will Use Face ID Scans to Determine Custom Fit

Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are just a week away. Now the company is serving up some details about how the ordering process including the use of face scans for a proper fit. Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are set to begin on January 19th with a release date on February 2nd. Face ID Scans During Vision […]

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Report: Apple to Produce Fewer Than 100K Vision Pro Headsets at Launch

If you were wondering how Apple plans to mass market its upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, leading Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the company is actually looking to make the headset a pretty scarce item from the get-go. “Apple will produce 60,000 to 80,000 units of Vision Pro for the February 2 release,” Kuo  […]

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Mech Brawler ‘UNDERDOGS’ Coming to Quest & PC VR This Month

One Hamsa, the studio behind VR sports game Racket: NX (2018), announced that their upcoming single player physics-based mech brawler UNDERDOGS is set to launch later this month. Update (January 12th, 2024): One Hamsa says UNDERDOGS is launching on Quest and SteamVR headsets on January 25th. The studio also threw out a new trailer, which we linked before […]

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Crew Preps for Ax-3 Mission and Keeps Up Research Schedule

The Expedition 70 crew is turning its attention to the third private astronaut mission from Axiom Space as it counts down to launch next week. Meanwhile, the seven International Space Station residents are also continuing their focus on human research, space botany, and life support maintenance tasks. The next spacecraft to launch to the orbital …

Home Interest Rates Today: First Time Home Buyer Guide

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the role of mortgage interest rates remains a pivotal aspect, especially for first-time homebuyers. This guide offers a snapshot of today’s mortgage rates and delves into their significant…read more

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‘POPULATION: ONE’ Launches Event Series 1: Earn Unique Rewards for Free

The new year is in full swing, and POPULATION: ONE is back with its first free content update of 2024: Event Series 1!…

Welcome to the Jungle: VR Mech Brawler ‘UNDERDOGS’ Launches January 25

Revealed during the 2023 Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, physics-based VR mech brawler UNDERDOGS was an instant fan favorite. And the wait is almost over with…

Google Axes Hundreds of AR Hardware Jobs amidst Qualcomm, Samsung Partnership

This week, reports revealed that Google is laying off a significant portion of its 1P AR hardware team, casting doubts upon its in-house XR product portfolio. Notably, the reshuffle is occurring following a partnership with Qualcomm and Samsung to leverage the newly announced Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset for empowering smart glasses. Google is laying […]

Sightful Release Revolutionary Augmented Reality Laptop for Early Adopters

As CES 2024 spins its gears this week, immersive technology innovator Sightful announces the early rollout of Spacetop – an augmented reality laptop. The new solution introduces a unique productivity hardware solution for 2024’s XR customers, adding another enterprise-ready spatial technology solution to the growing market.   The firm is debuting its Spacetop via an […]

How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

Want to develop more LinkedIn connections that lead to sales? Looking for a strategy to guide your outreach and networking? To explore a creative way to get more out of your LinkedIn activities, I interview Louise Brogan.

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Meta’s Removing More Detailed Targeting Options for Ad Campaigns

More changes to your Facebook ad targeting options.

Google Cuts AR Staff as AR Tech Looks Set to Take a Significant Leap

With Apple and Meta looking to the next stage of AR, Google has seemingly taken a step back.

X May Look to Gate Some Video Content to Premium Subscribers Only

X’s new ‘video first platform’ push will likely include new monetization elements aligned with exclusive content.

Meta’s New Disclosure Requirements for Digitally Altered Ad Content Are Now in Effect

Meta’s looking to get ahead of an expected flood of generative AI content in the U.S. election race.

id Software In Contact With Team Beef About Official Release Of Their Quest Ports

id Software has been in contact with Team Beef about officially releasing its VR ports on the Quest Store.

New Apple Patent Shows XR Controllers Aren’t off the Table

Apple Vision Pro may not ship with controllers, but a newly published patent application shows that controllers are still being actively investigated by the company. Spotted by Patently Apple, an Apple patent application published today reveals the company is still actively investigating controllers for XR input, including stylus-like devices with dial inputs. The new patent […]

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‘Secret of Retropolis’ Sequel and MR Spin-off Releasing This Month, Trailer Here

Peanut Button, the indie studio behind adventure game The Secret of Retropolis (2021), announced two new titles are coming this month, both the game’s long-awaited VR sequel as well as a new MR spin-off game. The sequel, called Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye, is set to release in full on Meta Qest via App Lab […]

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