Snap Launches New Bitmoji Fashion Collection from Carhartt, as it Continues to Build its Personalization Tools

The new Carhartt collection adds to a growing list of brands looking to create digital fashion sets.

TikTok Will Submit Algorithms and Moderation Processes for Review to Ease Concerns Around CCP Meddling

TikTok will be hoping to avoid further regulatory action with this new transparency initiative.

Meta Outlines its Approach to Election Security Ahead of the US Midterms

Meta’s outlined a range of measures to protect the integrity of the upcoming US Midterm elections.

Snapchat Shares New Insights into the Importance of Privacy Controls in Social Apps [Infographic]

With 90% of social media users looking for better privacy controls, it’s clear that apps need to step up their offerings.

Logitech Chorus Announced: $100 Index-Like Speakers For Quest 2

Logitech Chorus announced: $100 Index-like off ear speakers for Quest 2.

Backseat VR Developer: Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu With Developer Ben Olding

Today Alex and Skeeva are playing Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu joined by developer Ben Olding!

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Ultimechs Launches For Free On September 15 For Quest, PC VR & Pico

Resolution Games’ next game, Ultimechs, launches as a free to play title on September 15 for Quest 2, SteamVR and Pico devices.

More info here.

25 Experts Reveal SEO Strategies You Need to Rank in 2022

SEO can be a puzzle to many emerging marketers, content writers, and founders. But not to these folks on this list. I scoured top experts in the field of SEO to give you some of the best tips and strategies that you may have overlooked or just need re-emphasizing (because yes – they matter!) Let’s […]

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Spacewalk Concludes After Abnormal Battery Readings

Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and Flight Engineer Denis Matveev, both of Roscosmos, concluded their spacewalk at?1:54 p.m. EDT after 4 hours and 1 minute. During the spacewalk, the two cosmonauts completed the installation of two cameras on the European robotic arm prior to Artemyev’s Orlan spacesuit showing abnormal battery readings about 2 hours and 17 minutes into …

Russian Spacewalk Ends Early After Battery Power Issue

Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and Flight Engineer Denis Matveev, both of Roscosmos, were instructed by Russian flight controllers to end the Aug. 17 spacewalk at the International Space Station due to a battery power issue on Artemyev’s Orlan spacesuit. During the spacewalk, the two cosmonauts completed the installation of two cameras on the European …

Spacewalkers Exit Station to Continue Outfitting European Robotic Arm

Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and Flight Engineer Denis Matveev, both of Roscosmos, began a spacewalk at 9:53 a.m. EDT to continue outfitting the European robotic arm on the International Space Station’s Nauka laboratory by opening the hatch of the Poisk docking compartment airlock. Coverage of the spacewalk continues on NASA Television,?the?NASA app,?and the agency’s?website. …

Spacewalkers to Continue Outfitting European Robotic Arm Live on NASA TV

NASA Television coverage is underway of today’s spacewalk with Russian cosmonauts to continue outfitting the European robotic arm on the International Space Station’s Nauka laboratory. Coverage of the spacewalk is on NASA Television, the NASA app, and agency’s website. Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev and Flight Engineer Denis Matveev, both of Roscosmos, will install cameras on the …

Trigger XR Launches Jurassic World Dinotracker AR App

XR immersive experiences firm Trigger XR has teamed up with the Global Telco Alliance and South Korea’s LG Uplus to launch its Dinotracker augmented reality (AR) app to commemorate the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, the company announced on Tuesday. Leveraging Niantic’s Lightship AR development kit (ARDK), the firm has created an engaging immersive experience […]

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in XR Security & Privacy  

The extended reality landscape represents a new frontier for businesses from all backgrounds. It’s an opportunity to immerse consumers in more meaningful service experiences, open new avenues for sales, and even boost productivity among teams. However, with the rise of new realities also comes the emergence of new security, privacy, and ethical threats. Already, regulatory […]

Cybersecurity: XR Today Expert Round Table

One of the more overlooked verticals in the global extended reality (XR) industry is the rise of cybersecurity risks, where looming threats from multiple actors could potentially pose major challenges. Numerous groups, from consumers, analysts, companies, and governments, are working to address these novel concerns over key issues such as biometrics, data, security breaches, privacy, […]

Meta Portal Receives New Productivity Tools

Last Wednesday, Meta added new features to its portal lineup of smart displays for video calling. The firm is doubling down on the remote communications solution following an internal reshuffle due to disappointing second quarter (Q2) earnings and millions lost by Meta Reality Labs, its in-house extended reality (XR) research division. Meta is refocusing on […]

Meta Provides New Tips to Help Brands Mitigate the Impacts of Audience Data Loss on iOS

Meta’s still working out how to best navigate Apple’s ATT update.

The Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2022 [Infographic]

Some helpful pointers for your social media marketing strategy.

Reels Scheduling is Now Available to All Users in Meta’s Creator Studio App

More ways to maximize your short-form video approach. 

How Reducing Options Can Increase Your eCommerce Conversion Rate [Infographic]

Providing more options can sometimes reduce your opportunities for conversion.

Jules Verne-Inspired Mini Golf Courses Coming To Walkabout

Journey To The Center Of The Earth and Twenty Thousands Leagues Under The Sea becoming mini golf courses in Walkabout!

Quest v43 Officially Transitions From Facebook To Meta Accounts

Quest 2 officially makes the transition from Facebook to Meta accounts with the arrival of its v43 system software, rolling out now. 

More details here.

Valve Adds Bugs in Latest SteamVR Update

Valve this week released the SteamVR 1.23 update which brings with it a new set of bugs. Dead bugs, that is. The latest update to SteamVR includes a curious addition… a new SteamVR Home destination that includes CT scans of dead bugs “found lying on the ground” outside of Valve’s office. The company explains: A […]

The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – August 2022

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 August 2022. […]

Astronauts Study Skin Healing; Cosmonauts Ready for Robotic Arm Spacewalk

The Expedition 67 crew split up today with the astronauts studying wound healing techniques and the cosmonauts preparing for a spacewalk to prepare a new robotic arm for operations. A U.S. space freighter has also been given the “go” to return to Earth at the end of the week. Researchers are exploring tissue regeneration in …