Panasonic VR Startup Shiftall Announces ‘superlight’ PC VR Headset, New Full Body Trackers

Panasonic subsidiary Shiftall announced it’s releasing a new version of its MeganeX PC VR headset along with the next generation of its HaritoraX wireless body trackers. The company calls its next SteamVR headset ‘MeganeX superlight’, which is said to be around 50% lighter than the original MeganeX headset. In contrast to the original, the new […]

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Threads Works to Address ‘Borderline’ Content Recommendations In-Stream

The Threads team is working to reduce instances of controversial, junk recommendations in ‘For You’ feeds.

X Will Now Enable Advertisers to Target Premium Subscribers Only With Their Campaigns

A new option for your X campaigns.

Download Figures Show Limited Impact After X Implemented its $1 “Not a Bot” Fee in Certain Regions

New accounts in New Zealand and the Philippines are required to pay $1 to engage in the app.

Townsmen VR Hits Quest 3 But Older Headsets Aren’t Supported

Townsmen VR is the first Quest game exclusive to Quest 3.

Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Steers Onto Quest & PC VR

Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem brings Hasbro’s toy cars to Quest & PC VR:

The Comprehensive Winter Home Care Checklist Supported by Home Warranties

Winter can be a challenging time for homeowners. The dropping temperatures and harsh weather conditions often bring a slew of home maintenance issues that can be both stressful and costly. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by…read more

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Mark Huntley’s Insights: Entertainment SEO in the New Era – Optimizing for Top Stories and Tweet Carousels

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the entertainment and media industry faces unique challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO). With Google’s SERP features continuously adapting, staying ahead requires…read more

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Mark Huntley Sheds Light on the Dark Side of Google’s New SERP Features for Advertisers

In an era where digital visibility is paramount, Google’s Search Engine Results Page (SERP) has been the cornerstone for brands and advertisers aiming to capture the attention of online audiences. However, recent changes in Google’s…read more

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Stories from the Heart

heart, inspiration, passion

Podcasts that Spark Inspiration and Passion In an era where digital content is king, podcasts have emerged as a beacon of storytelling, education, and inspiration. Among the myriad options available, certain podcasts stand out for…read more

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Boz to the Future Episode 17: The Future According to Steven Sinofsky

Welcome back for another episode of Boz To The Future, a podcast from Reality Labs. In today’s episode, our host, Meta CTO and Head of…

XREAL Aims Dig at Apple and Meta Following Shipment Milestone

XREAL claims to have shipped “up to” 350,000 pairs of augmented reality (AR) glasses since its inception in 2017. The news comes after market watcher IDC said XREAL was responsible for 51 percent of all AR glasses shipped in Q3 last year, making it the dominant player. Formally known as NREAL, the firm revealed it […]

Goertek, Ultraleap Unveil VR/MR Headset Design for OEMs

This week, VR and MR device vendor Goertek partnered with hand-tracking experts Ultraleap to announce a VR/MR headset reference design that follows from Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 chipset revealment yesterday – where Qualcomm also revealed the new reference design. The design aims to support OEMs in creating MR/VR devices with high-quality hand-tracking features from Ultraleap’s […]

Big XR News from Qualcomm, Meta, Microsoft, and Sony

2024 is on, and the XR industry never sleeps. With CES around the corner, the AR/VR/MR marketplace is already rumbling just days into the new year, with many significant developments in the immersive solutions space. This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. XR […]

ARuVR: Leading the XR Learning Revolution – A 2023 Success Story

The virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) industries prepare to close out another year. Moving from hype to tangible breakthroughs, 2023 has been an exciting time for Extended Reality (XR) development in hardware and software. ARuVR, one of the United Kingdom’s most visible and prestigious XR companies, continues to trailblaze across the Learning and  Development […]

8 Visual Trends To Consider for Your Marketing in 2024 [Infographic]

These visual styles are set to gain traction this year.

X’s Latest Traffic Numbers Show a Decline in Average Time Spent per User

Elon has posted new numbers to show how X is improving, but they actually show the opposite.

Google Implements First Stage in the Removal of Tracking Cookies

Google’s aiming to phase out all tracking cookies by the end of the year.

Instagram Experiments With New Public ‘Collections’ Feature on Profiles

Instagram’s developing more ways to highlight your interests.

Why Every VR Developer Needs A Hand Tracking Plan

Job Simulator is one of the highest selling VR games of all time and its technical lead has a message for developers:

You need to have a hand tracking plan now.

ICYMI: 5 Big VR Gaming Updates From Late December

Catching up on the latest VR gaming updates? Here’s what you may have missed over the holidays:

Journey To Foundation Developer Archiact Confirms Layoffs

Journey To Foundation developer Archiact is undergoing layoffs:

Studio Behind ‘DOOM 3’ VR Port Announces Layoffs

Archiact, the veteran studio known for a host of VR titles, announced it’s laying off a portion of its staff. The number of staff affected by the layoff hasn’t been confirmed. The studio says however in an X post that it’s currently looking to help transition staff from a number of positions, including animation, art, audio, […]

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New Qualcomm MR Reference Headset Shows What to Expect From Samsung

Alongside the announcement of the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, Qualcomm also revealed its latest reference headset, a mixed reality device that’s likely the foundation of Samsung’s upcoming headset. Samsung announced last year that it’s working with both Google and Qualcomm on an XR device. We’ve been around the block once or twice and […]

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Crew Wraps Up Station Upkeep, Conducts Fiber Optics and Antimicrobial Investigations on Friday

A week of science and station upkeep continued on Friday aboard the International Space Station. Ahead of their off-duty weekend, the seven Expedition 70 crew members completed an array of tasks to wrap up maintenance activities and resume microgravity research investigations. On Tuesday, NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli kicked off a multi-day-long study investigating the …