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[Industry Direct] Grab a Great Deal on VR Games during Fanatical’s Bundlefest Celebration
Industry Direct by Mark at Fanatical Industry Direct is our program for sponsors who want to speak directly to the Road to VR newsletter audience. They are written by sponsors with no involvement from the Road to VR editorial team. Links to these posts appear only in our newsletter and do not intermix with our […]
Recent Valve Hiring Hints at Next-gen Index Headset in Development
Since the release of its first (and so far, only) VR headset in 2019 and its flagship VR game in 2020, Valve has been worryingly quiet about its future plans for VR. But recent hiring and job listings suggest the company is still working toward next-gen VR hardware. It’s been nearly four years since the […]
Bigscreen Beyond Teardown Overviews Design Decisions Behind Compact Headset
CEO Darshan Shankar sits down with the upcoming Bigscreen Beyond VR headset for a teardown and explanation of the company’s design decisions. Bigscreen Beyond is a made-for-enthusiasts VR headsets coming from the makers of the social VR theater application Bigscreen. In our recent hands-on with the headset we found an impressively well-built device that’s taking […]
Social Media Anxiety Is A Real Problem. This Book Author Knows What To Do About It
Anxiety caused by social media getty There’s a reason why you are doomscrolling. It’s not because you actually care that much about athleisure apparel or what Aunt Edna is doing on her vacation. It’s not…read more
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How can paid media boost brand awareness in 2023?
In today’s digital age social media has become an integral part of our lives, from instagram reels to facebook posts, we are now constantly engaged in content creation and content consumption. While organic reach on…read more
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Joe Biden Facebook Ad Uses Notes App Screenshot To Target Boomers
The Notes App and President Joe Biden on the Oval Office of White House (left). … [+] campaign being run on Facebook (right). White House photo by Adam Schultz/Facebook Ad Library President Joe Biden recently…read more
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Is Google’s ‘Magic Window’ The Future Of Video Calls?
Google’s Project Starline is back and looking better than ever. It was back in 2021 that we first learned about Project Starline, an ambitious technology project from Google aimed at improving remote teleconferencing through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and light field display technology. Instead of a standard 2D image, Project Starline offers a […]
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Nreal to Rebrand as Xreal
This week, rumours are swelling, indicating that Chinese smart glasses firm Nreal may rebrand, changing the company’s name to Xreal. The move follows a long-standing legal dispute with Epic Games, who took Nreal to court over the use of similarly titled services. While Nreal has not yet made an official statement regarding a potential rebranding, […]
How Will The EU’s Decision Affect the Microsoft-Activision Deal?
European Union (EU) regulators have backed the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition, the European Commission revealed on Monday. If successful, the deal has set a precedent for Microsoft to become the largest gaming buyout in history. The deal, valued at $69 billion USD, will allow the Redmond, Washington-based firm to buy the latter company. However, the deal […]
How To Build A Responsible Metaverse: Responsibility and Ethics in the Metaverse
As interest in metaverse environments continues to grow, governments, companies, and consumers alike are becoming more concerned not just with what the metaverse can do, but how it will be built. Though the metaverse is still a nascent concept to most, many market leaders and innovators agree that this new digital landscape will define the […]
Moth+Flame Addresses Workplace Mental Health with VR Training
Moth+Flame, a provider of immersive training technologies, has joined the global commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month with a novel VR mental health solution. The New York City-based company has released a specialised immersive training category to address workplace-related mental health issues. Using a fresh library of immersive content, Moth+Flame’s Mental Wellness immersive content backs […]
Twitter Adds New Video Playback Speed Controls, Flags Coming Video Updates
Video looks set to be Twitter’s next big focus.
TikTok Looks to Build its Business Discovery Elements with New In-App Prompts
TikTok’s fast becoming a key platform for business discovery.
Twitter Explains Censorship Actions in Turkey Ahead of Local Elections
Twitter has removed a selection of tweets at the request of the Turkish government.
41% of Americans Believe They Have What it Takes to Become a Social Media Influencer [Infographic]
Could you become a web star? This study looks at what people think it takes to become an online influencer.
Hands-On: Red Matter 2 Hits New Heights On PSVR 2
Red Matter 2 lands on PSVR 2 this week, offering a definitive version of this VR sci-fi adventure.
Here are our impressions:
SeeSignal Vizualizes Your Wi-Fi Weak Spots In Mixed Reality
This mixed reality app visualizes your Wi-Fi signal strength in 3D, making it easier than ever to find weak spots:
The Next Quest Update May Let You Set A Custom Home Skybox
The next Quest system update will seemingly let you set a custom skybox for your home.
The XR Week Peek (2023.05.15): Google confirms headset with Samsung, Ultraleap teases a new device, and more!
It’s time for another roundup of amazing XR news. Are you ready? Top news of the week Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. During the keynote, CEO Sundar Pichai and his collaborators announced interesting features both for AR and VR. I’ve written […]
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Google Reveals Latest Project Starline Prototype, Its Light-field Telepresence Platform
It’s been nearly two years since Google first introduced Project Starline, a telepresence platform designed to facilitate natural-feeling remote communication between two people. While we haven’t heard much about the project, the company recently confirmed it’s still ongoing, recently revealing a more compact and affordable system. Project Starline was first revealed back at Google I/O […]
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Confident in WWDC Headset Unveiling, 2nd Gen Expected in 2025
Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset is very likely set for its reported Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) unveiling in June. Another generation is also in the pipeline, Kuo maintains, which he suggests may come at some point in 2025. Kuo, a long-time Apple analyst and respected figure in supply […]
Crew Works Science, Maintenance Ahead of Second Axiom Mission
Mission managers have given the go for the launch of the second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station on Sunday. The Expedition 69 crew is preparing to meet the new astronauts while also keeping up its human research, maintaining orbital lab systems, and stowing spacewalk tools. Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA managers met …
Elon Musk’s Brilliant Choice For CEO Of Twitter
Linda Yaccarino photo by Slaven Valasic/Getty Images. AWXII getty There are few decisions that can compare to selecting the CEO of an organization for its most important job. Elon, known for spontaneity, made the right…read more
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