What a year 2024 has been for XR. At the start of the year, the technology industry faced layoffs as some major firms, such as Meta, started 2023 cautiously. Despite the 2022 Metaverse boom that swept imagination and scepticism equally, 2023 was tough during H1 for the immersive industry. However, the narrative quickly switched towards […]
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Top Enterprise XR Tips and Strategies from HP
frontline.io is a leading enterprise XR industry player that provides an XR software as a service (SaaS) product that allows clients to design and deliver AR/VR/MR workplace applications for various devices, from XR headsets to computers, tablets, and smartphones. frontline.io is currently working in a deep partnership with HP’s xRServices sector to provide the famed […]
Pinterest Launches Live Test of New Body Type Search Filters
Another step towards more inclusive search on Pinterest.
Meta Publishes New Guide on How to Maximize Post-Holiday Promotions
Thr guide provides some handy tips on how to maximize your post-Christmas promotions.
Pinterest Expands Direct Links to More Ad Campaign Types
Direct links have been helping to drive better results for Pin marketers.
Meta Outlines Key Areas of Focus in Election Safety Ahead of Coming Polls
Meta’s dedicated huge resources into its broader efforts to combat platform manipulation.
Taskmaster VR Adapts The UK Comedy Series Next Year On Quest & Steam
Comedy panel show Taskmaster is coming to VR next year.
Vive Ultimate Tracker Offers Body Tracking Without Base Stations For Vive XR Elite & PC
Vive Ultimate Trackers use inside-out tracking to offer full body tracking for Vive XR Elite, and soon PC VR, without the need for base stations.
Quest 3 Elite Strap With Battery Sales Paused To Fix Charging Issue In Firmware
Meta paused Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery sales as it replaces stock with a firmware issue causing incomplete charging.
Quest 2 is Vastly Outselling Quest 3 so Far This Holiday on Amazon
With such an alluring price point on Quest 2 during the Black Friday period, it makes sense the headset would sell more than Quest 3. But what will it mean for the company’s effort to make mixed reality the main selling proposition of its headsets? Twitter user JustDaven pointed out that Amazon reveals some coarse sales […]
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Vrgineers Secures $6M to Accelerate Wide-FOV VR for Enterprise
Vrgineers, the US-Czech company known for its wide-FOV PC VR headsets for enterprise, announced it’s secured a $6 million Series A investment. The funding round was led by Taiwania Capital, a venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan. Returning investors include Czechia-based Nation 1, which has increased its share by $500,000 since the previous investment round. […]
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HTC Launches Inside-out ‘Vive Ultimate Tracker’ for $200
First revealed at GDC 2023 earlier this year, HTC has now launched its long-awaited inside-out tracking accessory, which is now dubbed the Vive Ultimate Tracker. Unlike previous Vive Trackers, Vive Ultimate Tracker makes use of inside-out optical tracking instead of SteamVR base stations, making it useful for users of HTC standalones Vive XR Elite and […]
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These Details Make ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Unlike Any Other VR Game – Inside XR Design
In Inside XR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the details of Half-Life: Alyx and how they add an immersive layer to the game rarely found elsewhere. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Intro Now listen, I know you’ve almost […]
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Aging, Human Research Studies Ahead of Next Cargo Mission
The International Space Station hosted numerous microgravity experiments on Wednesday investigating how the human body adapts to weightlessness and ways to live and work off the Earth. The Expedition 70 crewmembers also continued preparing for a cargo mission then conducted an emergency drill. More aging research was underway aboard the orbital lab today as NASA …
Mastering Social Media Marketing in Real Estate
Buying a home can be one of the most important investments a person can make. Clients will have a thousand questions to ask. They expect answers that can help them make decisions through the entire…read more
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Summon Your Friends for Co-Op Spellcasting in ‘The Wizards – Dark Times’ Brotherhood Update
In the free Brotherhood Update for The Wizards – Dark Times, you’ll gather your mystical comrades and unleash elemental skills against new foes. Explore enchanted…
Meta Horizon Worlds v137 & v138 Release Notes
This week’s Meta Horizon Worlds release notes cover both v137 (which went out on November 22 during the US holiday week) and v138. Updates include…
HoloLight Earns $12m in Funding amid XR Streaming Push
German enterprise extended reality (XR) firm Hololight announced on Tuesday it had received new sources of funding to launch its Holo-Light Hub. Designed as the company’s first-ever XR streaming solution, Hololight Hub will allow enterprise users to stream any XR applications across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) devices. It will also accommodate smartphones, laptops, […]
Is Apple working on Smart Glasses?
All eyes are on Apple. The XR world and beyond are seemingly focused on whether the famed technology innovator will succeed in developing a game-changing MR headset by way of the Vision Pro. The firm seems confident in its marketplace debut. Leading up to the device’s introduction at WWDC 2023, Apple revealed many details of […]
Will Meta-MediaTek Partnership Advance AR Smart Glasses?
Meta Platforms has now entered new territory with Chinese tech giant MediaTek as it explores a partnership for its future augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. In a recent event, Chinese chipmaker MediaTek met with executives from Meta to team up for its future smart glass product lineup. The MediaTek Summit 2023 saw Vincent Hu, Vice-President, […]
QSR With a Side of VR: The Perfect Recipe
The franchised fast food, or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, faces an enduring dilemma: ensuring total consistency in customer and product experience across every branch, while simultaneously managing big challenges in staff retention and training. “The typical staff turnover rate is 150%”, explains Sean Hurwitz, CEO of PIXOVR. “That means replacing your entire workforce one […]
LinkedIn Announces New Ad Performance Measurement Updates
LinkedIn’s rolling out some new tracking and attribution options for its ad tools.
LinkedIn Shares New Insights into the Impacts of Generative AI on the Workforce
The report looks at how generative AI is disrupting different industries.
TikTok Announces ‘Openhouse’ AR Showcase Event
Learn more about TikTok’s evolving AR creation tools.
Reddit Adds New ‘Creative’ Certification to its Reddit Ads Formula Marketing Education Platform
A new way to learn more about Reddit ads best practices, and showcase that knowledge.