VR Brings A Terminally Ill Girl’s Dream To Life

A group of compassionate VR developers came together for an incredible cause. We’ve come across a considerable number of life-changing VR projects over the years, from humanoid time capsules to VR-controlled robots designed for disabled workers. There’s also the story of the grieving mother reuniting with her child via a digital simulation and a prison […]

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The Metaverse is Dead, and We Have Killed It

I wanted to step away from the typical Reuters-styled banter to speak my mind on the ongoing trend that some media outlets have spearheaded. Many of the articles emerging from this are purporting the death of the Metaverse. These writers reveal their complete lack of knowledge of the Metaverse and covertly undermine the efforts of […]

Instagram Adds Search Ads Placement into its Marketing API

Another way to expand your Instagram promotions.

Twitter Adds List Search Capacity on Desktop

Now you can search through lists to find more people tweeting in your areas of interest.

Meta Adds Enhanced Voice Controls for Ray Ban Stories

But they’re not AR-enabled just yet…

YouTube Makes Community Posts Available to All Channels

Now all channels will be able to add test-based updates for their subscribers.

What PSVR 2 Games Might Be Announced At Today’s Showcase?

PlayStation Showcase airs later today, but what will Sony announce for PSVR 2? Here are our predictions:

Meta Lays Off Another 5000 Staff In ‘Final’ Major Wave, Including From AR/VR Division

Meta conducted its “final” wave of major layoffs today, with around 5000 staff affected including AR/VR policy managers.

Future Games Show Features A ‘VR Spotlight’ Next Month

Next month’s Future Games Show includes a VR spotlight, featuring “world premieres and new videos” for PSVR 2 and Quest 2.

Home Detective On Quest Turns Your Living Room Into A Mixed Reality Crime Scene

Home Detective turns your living room into a mixed reality crime scene, and it’s out now on Quest.

The XR Week Peek (2023.05.23): Leaks and rumors about Apple headset intensify, VRChat to launch Creator Economy, and more!

It’s been a strange week. On the technological side, it has been exciting. Since there is the possibility that Apple announces its headset soon, all the companies are rushing to announce what they have in the pipeline before the big day. This means that these days we are going to have a lot of announcements. […]

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Community-Based Marketing: A Path to Better Health Outcomes

While healthcare is an old profession, marketing for it has been hitting new frontiers. From digital to even influencer marketing, healthcare businesses all over the world have been looking for new ways to reach their target audiences, and the role of the marketer has become more important than ever in the healthcare industry. (Source: Health […]

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PSVR 2 Outsold Original PSVR in First 6 Weeks, Sony Confirms

Sony revealed PSVR 2 outperformed the original PSVR in sales in the first six weeks, taking a strong early lead over the company’s first-gen PlayStation headset. An investor relations presentation delivered by Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Jim Ryan includes some new information detailing PSVR 2 units sales relative to the original PSVR launched in October […]

Apple Invites XR Media Outlets to WWDC Keynote for the First Time

Apple has sent invitations to its upcoming WWDC keynote to select media outlets, including Road to VR. Apple has historically not invited XR media to its events, let alone commented in any way on its XR R&D that has been reportedly happening behind the scenes at the company for years. Road to VR is among the XR […]

Resupply Cargo Craft Docks to Station

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 84 spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 12:19 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 24, following launch on a Soyuz rocket at 8:56 a.m. (5:56 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Progress is delivering about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the space station …

Resupply Cargo Craft Docking to Station Live on NASA TV

NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website now are providing live coverage of the rendezvous and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. An automatic docking to the Poisk module is planned at 12:20 p.m. EDT. The uncrewed Progress 84 launched on a Soyuz rocket at 8:56 a.m. EDT …

Progress Cargo Craft Successfully Launches to Resupply Crew

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 84 is safely in orbit headed for the International Space Station following launch at 8:56 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 24 (5:56 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The resupply spaceship reached preliminary orbit and deployed its solar arrays and navigational antennas as planned, on its way to meet …

Station Resupply Mission Launching Live on NASA TV

NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website now are providing live coverage of the launch of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. The uncrewed Progress 84 is scheduled to lift off on a Soyuz rocket at 8:56 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 24 (5:56 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome …

How to Get More User-Generated Content for Your New Business

User-generated content (UGC) is a powerful tool for new businesses to build brand awareness, foster engagement, and establish credibility. When customers share their experiences and create content related to your products or services, it not…read more

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Tik Tok Sues Montana After State Passes Law Banning App

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Tik Tok filed a widely expected federal lawsuit against Montana alleging that the state’s new ban on the app “unlawfully abridges one of the core freedoms” allowed under the First…read more

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You Can Soon Talk To Holograms Thanks To AI

AI-powered “conversational” holographic characters are on the way from Looking Glass. Hologram technology company Looking Glass today unveiled the latest addition to its 3D holographic platform: Looking Glass Liteforms. Powered by the company’s headset-free 3D holographic display technology, these “conversational” holographic characters are capable of chatting naturally with users, similar to popular text-based chatbots (minus […]

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This Laptop Features AR Glasses Instead Of A Screen

Who needs a monitor when you have your own pair of tethered AR glasses? Earlier this week, human-computer interaction Sightful unveiled Spacetop, a personal computing device that allows you to access vital web applications from the comfort of your own virtual workspace. Instead of a conventional computer monitor, you view content using tethered augmented reality […]

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Meta & BMW Are Taking In-Car XR To The Next Level

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta and the BMW Group have partnered to develop a research project focused on the integration of virtual and augmented reality (AR) into vehicles. The partnership, which was first announced in 2021, aims to explore how this technology could be used to enhance passenger and driver experiences. This isn’t […]

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Microsoft Mesh for Teams Debuts Upgrades at Build 2023

Microsoft unveiled fresh, immersive features for its Microsoft Mesh-powered Team platform, it announced at its Build 2023 event on Tuesday. With the update, users can add immersive experiences to private previews on the platform, leading to greater engagement while attending meetings. Teams users can now connect in immersive spaces with realistic interactivity. Meeting attendees can […]

Microsoft Officially Launches Avatars for Teams

During its online Build event this week, Microsoft officially unveiled that its long-coming Avatars for Teams service will drop as general release integration is available on Windows and Mac. Windows and Mac users can access the integrated, immersive service for Microsoft Teams via the desktop application. The news comes after Microsoft debuted the service via […]