Pre-Order ‘Breachers’ on Meta Quest 2 to Unlock an Exclusive Weapon Skin

Gather your best squadmates: Breachers, a tactical multiplayer game where strategy and teamwork are essential, is arriving on April 13 for $29.99 USD on Meta…

What is Industry 4.0? An Introduction 

What is Industry 4.0? Many professionals have heard this term referenced frequently in the manufacturing, engineering, and production landscapes – but what does it really mean?  Simply put, Industry 4.0 is a term used to define the latest generation of the “industrial” world. Over the centuries, the way we produce products, manufacture solutions, and generally […]

What is a Digital Twin? A Complete Guide 

What is a digital twin? If you’ve ever worked around the manufacturing or engineering landscape, you may have heard this term referenced in discussions about AI, XR, and Industry 4.0. Digital twins are rapidly emerging as one of the most valuable tools linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.   While these concepts started life as relatively […]

Goodbye AltSpace VR, Hello Microsoft Mesh

Microsoft is updating its popular Teams work communications application to include real-time 3D (RT3D) digital human avatars this May. The solutions provider first announced the inclusion of virtual humans for Teams back in 2021. However, following the closure of its Metaverse service AltSpace VR Microsoft is doubling down on immersive content for its leading workplace […]

The Language of Persuasion: Magic Words to Get Your Way

Want to be more persuasive? Wondering which words will influence people to take action? To discover how to use language to guide people to a desired outcome, interview Jonah Berger.

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Reddit Launches ‘Simple Create’ Streamlined Ad Creation Process

The process enables you to launch a Reddit campaign in three steps.

Meta Tests New Process to Authenticate Accounts via Missed Calls

The process could help social platforms avoid SMS fees for authentication requests.

Pinterest Announces New Video Content Partnership with Dotdash Meredith

The partnership will add to Pinterest’s expanding catalog of exclusive video content.

UK Bans TikTok on Government Devices, as US Pushes for the App to Separate from Chinese Ownership

TikTok could be forced into a sell-off to avoid losing billions in revenue.

Little Cities On Quest Are Now Populated By Little Citizens

Little Cities on Quest are now populated by Little Citizens.

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Breachers Secures An April 13 Release On Quest, Pico & PC VR

Triangle Factory announced that Breachers, its upcoming 5v5 tactical VR shooter, arrives next month on Quest, Pico and PC VR. Read more here:

Meta Confirms 10K Additional Layoffs In Continued Restructuring

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared plans for upcoming layoffs across three areas of the company, as it continues its “Year of Efficiency” as the VR/AR market leader.

Google Discontinues Glass Enterprise Edition Smartglasses

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, the company’s work-focused version of its iconic but once maligned smartglasses, is being discontinued. Google says in a device support FAQ that, starting March 15th, it will no longer sell Glass Enterprise 2, adding that it will only support the device until September 15th, 2023. While the company says it’s not […]

SpaceX Resupply Mission Docks to the Space Station

While the International Space Station was traveling more than 261 miles over North Eastern China, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to station’s Harmony module at 7:31 a.m. EDT, with NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg monitoring operations from the station. The Dragon launched on SpaceX’s 27th contracted commercial resupply mission for NASA at 8:30 p.m. …

NASA TV is Live for Cargo Dragon Docking

A SpaceX Dragon is on track to arrive at the International Space Station today, Thursday, March 16, with an expected docking of the cargo spacecraft about 7:28 a.m. EDT. Live coverage is underway on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. When it arrives to the space station, Dragon will dock to the …

Lab, Plumbing, and Ultrasounds Keep Crew Busy Before Cargo Delivery

The SpaceX Dragon is on track to deliver cargo to the International Space Station after lifting off on March 14, marking the company’s 27th commercial resupply mission. Meanwhile, the Expedition 68 crew kept busy completing lab work, ultrasounds, and plumbing duties. NASA Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen spent time moving equipment to the cupola to help monitor Dragon’s …

Artificial Intelligence Is Going To Destroy Social Media

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How Owlchemy Labs Is Making VR More Accessible

Because VR should be for everyone. Owlchemy Labs, the developer behind popular VR games such as Job Simulator and Rick & Morty Virtual Rick-ality, today announced a new update for Cosmonious High that introduces several nifty features designed to make the alien adventure experience accessible to players with visual impairments. Available now as a free […]

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This Free VR App Teaches You Basic Self-Defense

Learn various introductory techniques while unlocking the secrets of your constellation. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, Fight Back VR is an educational VR experience that promises to teach you the basics of self-defense, including important mental skills and muscle memory. According to its developers, their goal is to fight back against gender-based violence by […]

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How Virtual Reality Boosts Remote Assistant Jobs 

As a concept, virtual reality has been around for much longer than most people realise. Way back in the 60s, gaming experts were already experimenting with immersive experiences. However, technology has only begun to really mature as a mainstream solution in recent years.   Ever since the pandemic accelerated digital transformation, interest in virtual, augmented, […]

VITURE’s Steps Behind Debuting an XR Consumer Device

Early this year, at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023, extended reality (XR) device start-up VITURE unveiled its mixed reality (MR) gaming mobile dock solution: the “VITURE 1.” The XR device gained honours during this year’s CES Innovation Awards, following recognition via Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Award and TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of […]

What is the Future of Work?

For years, innovators, business leaders, vendors, and developers have all been discussing the same topic: the future of work.   As the world as we know it has evolved, our concept of the “workplace” has changed, leading to new predictions on what the future might hold for the staff of tomorrow. The “future of work” […]

VITURE Co-Founder on Consumer XR Device Competition

Watch on YouTube. XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of VITURE, David Jiang. In this session, we discuss the following: Introducing the VITURE One product and specs What developer opportunities exist on the device? The importance of consumer choice and XR device competition If you’re looking for more information on this […]

TikTok Looks to Highlight its Value to the US Economy, Amid Ongoing Debate About Banning the App

The new series looks to highlight the value TikTok provides for US SMBs.

Snap Provides New Insight Into its Content Moderation Rules, Additional Controls for Parents

Snapchat’s content guidelines provide valuable perspective on what it will and won’t distribute in the app.