Christie’s, arguably the world’s most famous auction house, launched last week Christie’s 3.0, a web3-based platform for blockchain-based, non-fungible token (NFT) sales. The new marketplace will showcase the St James, London-based company’s dedication to Web3 collectors, artists, and enthusiasts, just days after the Ethereum Merge in late September. Three major tech firms — Spatial, Manifold, […]
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Meta Announces 2022 Facebook Communities Summit Event
Meta will outline the latest groups features and updates at the virtual event.
Instagram Moves to Next Stage of Development with Creator ‘Media Kit’ Option
Instagram’s looking to help creators formulate their pitch to potential partners.
SideQuest Raises $12 Million Investment From Google’s Venture Arm
SideQuest is now backed by Google through its investment arm.
‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Lets You Explore the Deep in New ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Course
Walkabout Mini Golf is probably one of the most fun multiplayer games available on Quest today, coming highly rated by users thanks to its immersive environments and intuitive mini-golfing gameplay. Now developer Mighty Coconut has released a new paid DLC, this time bringing to the game a course inspired by the classic Jules Verne novel […]
Report: Sony Plans to Produce 2 Million PSVR 2 Headsets by March 2023
Sony plans to release PSVR 2 sometime in early 2023, although exactly when is still a mystery. Now a Bloomberg report maintains the company is aiming to produce 2 million units by March 2023, which would signify a sizeable uptick in sales expectations over the original PSVR. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report […]
SpaceX Crew Nears Launch as Station Research Under Way
The next crew to the launch to the International Space Station is at the Kennedy Space Center counting down to liftoff this week. Back onboard the orbiting lab, the seven-member Expedition 68 crew is busy conducting advanced space research to improve life for humans on and off the Earth. Four SpaceX Crew-5 crew members arrived …
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 4 with JayBrattVR
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host VR YouTuber JayBratt, who spent 10 straight days and nights in virtual reality.
Twitter Tests New Tweet View Count Display to Better Highlight Content Reach
The up front view counts would provide more context on actual tweet reach.
A Look at the Top Costume Themes and Trends for Halloween 2022
A look at the top Halloween trends thus far, to assist in your campaign planning.
Elon Musk’s Text Messages Provide Insight into How his Twitter Takeover Plan Took Shape
Some interesting insights into the internal machinations of tech’s big players.
Meta Quest Pro: Price Range, Features & Everything We Know (So Far)
Here’s everything we know about Quest Pro – what Meta has confirmed, what leaks have revealed, and what a supply chain analyst claimed about the resolution & screen type:
First Hand analysis: a good open source demo for hand-based interactions
I finally managed (with some delay) to find the time to try First Hand, Meta’s opensource demo of the Interaction SDK , which shows how to properly develop hand-tracked applications. I’ve tested it for you, and I want to tell you my opinions about it, both as a user and as a developer. First Hand […]
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Unity Examines Digital Twins and the Metaverse
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) How digital twins are helping companies to enter the Metaverse 2) Why businesses should focus on digital twins as a primary entry into the Metaverse 3) Biggest takeaways from the IGS 2022 Europe and global tech community If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit […]
Meta Explores Immersive Learning at the IGS 2022 Europe
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) Reasons for the rise of immersive learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic 2) How Meta Platforms is building XR learning solutions for the Metaverse 3) The future of immersive learning and key takeaways from the IGS 2022 Europe If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit […]
Mojo Vision, Adidas Address AR Contact Lenses at IGS 2022 Europe
On Friday, Nathan Pettyjohn, CEO of the Immerse Growth Network and the (Virtual and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA), hosted a panel on the potential benefits of using AR smart contact lenses during sports as well as emerging safety concerns. Eric Johnsen, VP of Business Development at Mojo Vision, a company developing smart AR contact lenses […]
Magic Leap to Launch in 19 Countries, Exec Says
AR tech firm Magic Leap is set to launch in 19 countries across the world, Lisa Watts, Vice President of Product Marketing and Developer Programs for Magic Leap announced at the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 Europe on Madeira Island, Portugal. The high-level exec made the comments amid a major discussion panel with some of […]
LinkedIn Launches ‘Document Ads’, Offline Conversion Data Integration and More
Given the popularity of Carousel posts in the app, Document Ads could be a valuable addition.
Snapchat Announces New Content Deal with LaLiga, as it Seeks Ways to Attract Older Users
Snapchat’s looking at how it can maximize its appeal for a broader range of audiences.
Report Shows that Snapchat Users are More Mentally Engaged with Snap Ads
The research shows how Snapchat users mentally engage when using the app.
Twitter Leans into Emerging Video Trends with New Video Showcase Elements
Twitter’s not going ‘full TikTok’ like Meta, but it is trying to lean into the latest video consumption trends.
D-Link’s New ‘VR Air Bridge’ Dongle Gives Quest 2 Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection for PC VR Gaming
D-Link announced a new Wi-Fi 6 dongle designed for Quest 2 that provides a dedicated wireless connection to your PC, letting you play PC VR games without the hassle of long cables or needing an exceptionally good router. VR Air Bridge (DWA-F18) is said to include D-Link’s Wi-Fi 6 firmware and Meta’s proprietary VR algorithms […]
Expedition 68 Begins, SpaceX Crew Swap Planned for October
The Expedition 68 mission is officially underway with seven astronauts and cosmonauts living and working together aboard the International Space Station. The crew swaps aren’t over yet as four SpaceX Crew-5 members count down to their upcoming launch to the orbiting lab. Commander Samantha Cristoforetti of ESA (European Space Agency) will lead station operations until …
Auki Labs Exec Discusses AR Privacy at IGS 2022
Augmented Reality (AR) privacy will be a big issue very soon, Johannes Davidsson, the Head of Business Development at Auki Labs, said on Thursday at the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 in Madeira, Portugal. Davidsson took centre stage at Summit to explore how Auki Labs approaches emerging security concerns led by immersive hardware like smart […]
Meta Quest Debuts Walkabout VR Mini Golf Course
Gaming studio Mighty Coconut has released a new virtual reality (VR) board for its Walkabout Mini Golf Course based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which will debut on the Meta Platforms’ Quest and Rift headsets, the company announced on Thursday. Don Carson, Senior Art Director for Mighty Coconut, spoke to Meta about the impressive […]