Celebrate Earth Day With An Out-Of-This-World VR Film

Felix & Paul Studios, the award-winning team behind Space Explorers and Traveling While Black, is back with yet another jaw-dropping VR series. Arriving just in time for Earth Day, Space Explorers – Blue Marble is a “presence-based experience” that discusses our place in the universe and the vital importance of ensuring a future for generations […]

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How Audi Used AR Tech To Build Its New Concept Car

Immersive technology could play a major role in the future of automotive manufacturing. Earlier this year we reported on the Audi activesphere, a unique concept vehicle featuring a virtual user interface powered by augmented reality (AR) technology. This week the German automotive manufacturer revealed that the next-gen car was actually developed using AR technology as […]

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Report: Valve Is Working On A New VR Headset

A follow-up to the Valve Index may be in the works according to a recent interview with Valve. Acclaimed video game developer, publisher, and digital distribution company Valve are currently in the development of new VR hardware, according to a recent report from This Is Game. During a recent interview with the Korea-based publication, Valve […]

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Meta Horizon Worlds Spotlight: Wake the Robot

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on the people building for Meta Horizon Worlds and their amazing creations….

Immerse, NVIDIA Partner to Stream XR Learning Content

This Monday, NVIDIA entered a project partnership with Immerse to launch VR-to-Desktop streaming for international language learners. The move lets learners access Immerse’s virtual teaching environments via NVIDIA servers. The streaming service allows users to access the service as a WebXR application via browser services -negating intensive computing requirements for accessing immersive learners thanks to […]

Big XR News from Snap, Metaverse Standards Forum, and Varjo,

This week in XR. Various firms are making moves to provide immersive solutions for brands and enterprise end-users. While consumer-grade XR will always be a significant player, enterprise-grade XR solutions seem to have been gaining traction in recent weeks. Not only are major immersive technology firms like Snap and Varjo inking deals and securing partnerships, […]

Leveraging Avatar Technologies to Boost Enterprise Engagement

Twitter Says That All Advertisers Will Now Have to Pay for Verification in Order to Run Ads in the App

You want to run a promoted tweet campaign, you’ll need to be a paying subscriber.

7 Steps to Ensure Your Marketing Message Lands Perfectly Every Time [Infographic]

Some tips to help improve response to your marketing efforts.

5 Ways to Increase Social Media Engagement [Infographic]

Some quick tips to test out in your social media marketing strategy,.

Twitter Removes Legacy Blue Ticks, Which Will Impact the Broader News Ecosystem

The move will further erode trust in the app, which is the opposite of Musk’s stated aim.

SenseGlove Raises €3.25M in Series A Funding Round to Advance VR Haptic Gloves

SenseGlove, a Netherlands-based creator of XR haptic gloves, has secured €3.25 million (~$3.5 million) in a series A funding round, something the company says will be used to accelerate its enterprise-focused SenseGlove Nova haptic gloves. The funding round was led by Dutch venture capital firm Lumaux, bringing the company’s total outside investment to around €5.5 […]

Take a Trip Aboard the ISS in Latest VR Film From Lauded Immersive Filmmakers Felix & Paul

Felix & Paul, the studio known for its pioneering work in creating cinematic immersive films, is set to release the first installment in a new VR trilogy shot from the International Space Station (ISS), which is slated to offer stunning views of Earth from low orbit. Called Space Explorers – Blue Marble, the first in […]

Headset Maker Aims to Deliver Portable & Affordable VR Combat Sim for Training Real Pilots

Enterprise headset maker Vrgineers has developed a portable VR combat flight sim system for training pilots on a wide range of combat aircraft, including planes and helicopters. The entire system fits into a single large case and can be deployed wherever it’s needed.   Made from entirely commercially available off-the-shelf components, the system unpacks from a single […]

The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – April 2023

While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual games & apps are performing across its Quest 2 storefront, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the 20 best rated Oculus Quest games and apps as of April 2023. […]

Robotic Arm Releases Cygnus Space Freighter from Station

At 7:22 a.m. EDT, Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm which earlier detached Cygnus from the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. At the time of release, the station was flying southwest of Ireland. The Cygnus spacecraft successfully departed the space station more than five months after …

Robotic Arm Releasing Cygnus Cargo Craft Live on NASA TV

Live coverage of the departure of Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app, with its release from the robotic arm scheduled for 7:20 a.m. EDT. Coverage will conclude following departure from station. Flight controllers on the ground sent commands …

Finally! Instagram Reveals Massive Upgrade For All Users Worldwide

Instagram added the much requested feature. SOPA Images/LightRocket by Getty Images Instagram has finally added a profile feature, which was sorely needed for such a long time. Several third-party apps have been developed to help…read more

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3 Ways To Optimize Your Social Media Advertising

Social media advertising is an ever-evolving field, with new trends and technologies emerging constantly. As a social media advertising professional, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest techniques and strategies that will…read more

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Wired Journalist Banned From Twitter For Reporting On Hack Of Anti-Trans Activist Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh is an anti-trans journalist for The Daily Wire, which is a conservative news source. … [+]A rally in Nashville Tennessee against gender affirming health care at War Memorial Plaza, October 212022. Photo by…read more

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Interdimensional Destruction: ‘Amid Evil’ Brings Retro-Shooter Brutality to Meta Quest 2 + Pro Today

Forgotten Oasis: The ‘Temple At Zerzura’ Emerges From ‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Today on the Meta Quest Platform

Welcome back, explorers! The Temple At Zerzura is the latest add-on course for Walkabout Mini Golf, and also the fifth and final (for now) entry…

Snap Unveils ARES Enterprise Tools at SPS 2023

Snap Inc wrapped up its Partner Summit (SPS 2023) on Wednesday, revealing several strategic augmented reality (AR) technologies to boost adoption for enterprises. The company’s AR Enterprise Services (ARES) received several new partnerships via the company’s Shopping Suite. The new tool allows retailers to power their websites with Snap’s class-leading AR solutions to boost brand […]

Top XR Providers for Arts & Entertainment Market Map in 2023

The evolving extended reality landscape is changing the world we live in on a phenomenal scale. As immersive technologies become more accessible, both for consumers and business users alike, we’re discovering just how impactful these solutions can be. The right tools can change the way we communicate and connect in the digital age, and transform […]

What is Zuckerbergs’s Metaverse?

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end,” said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, when concluding Facebook Connect 2021. Even during the firm’s grand rebranding and refocus on the Metaverse, the CEO spoke about a better beginning promising an idealistic view of a futuristic tomorrow where digital and physical worlds come together. The years […]