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Stress Level Zero: Bonelab Now ‘Playable From Logos To Credits’
Bonelab is now playable from the opening logos to the end credits, according to Brandon J Laatsch from Stress Level Zero.
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The XR Week Peek (2022.07.25): Google to test AR glasses in the wild, Pico 4 spotted, and more!
The heat hasn’t killed me yet, so this week I can still write a new roundup of interesting news about
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‘Ultrawings 2? Has ’10x More Sales’ on Quest, Developer Says, Despite Design Focus on PC VR
In a seemingly unprompted tweet this week, Ultrawings 2 developer Bit Planet Games said that despite building its latest game with a focus on the PC VR platform, the studio has seen significantly more sales volume on Quest 2. Adding to a growing heap of evidence that the addressable audience of VR players on Quest […]
Pico 4 & Pico 4 Pro Standalone VR Headsets Spotted in FCC Filing
Pico Interactive, the VR hardware subsidiary to Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is apparently getting ready to release a new series of standalone VR headsets. As first reported by Protocol, Pico filed the devices with the FCC late last week, saying in the filing that it intends to launch both a Pico 4 Pro and Pico 4 standalone headsets. […]
‘The Twilight Zone VR’ Review – Fun Psychological Horror Marred by Crappy Combat
The Twilight Zone is an anthology franchise that’s spawned multiple TV shows throughout the decades following the iconic 1959 series. While the VR game stays mostly true to its roots, tossing out sci-fi horror themes and narrative twists aplenty, its inclusion of a finicky shooter-based combat system pitted against paper-thin enemies is a sore spot that […]
Prep for New Research and Orbital Plumbing on Crew’s Monday Schedule
The Expedition 67 crew members kicked off their work week setting up for experiments later in the week and completing orbital plumbing duties. NASA Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins and ESA (European Space Agency) Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti supported the Rodent Research-22 experiment. The space biology experiment observes how microgravity affects tissue regeneration. In the morning, NASA Flight …
Warplanes: Battles Over Pacific Launches August 18 For Quest 2
After releasing on App Lab in March, Warplanes: Battles Over Pacific will fly onto the Oculus Store for Quest 2 in August.
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Meta Commits $150 Million to Support the Ongoing Operation of its Oversight Board
The Oversight Board provides another avenue for appeal on Meta’s content decisions, while also highlighting why this is a necessary element.
Meta Adds New ‘Mature’ Content Classifications for Horizon Worlds
Meta needs to factor in the impacts that more immersive digital environments will have on users.
Twitter Adds 9 Million Users, Posts Lower Revenue Result Amid Musk Takeover Fiasco
Twitter’s Q2 numbers underline the impact of the Elon Musk takeover drama.
Cooking Simulator VR Coming To Quest 2 On July 28
Cooking Simulator VR is coming to Meta Quest 2, releasing next week on July 28.
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Pico 4 & Pico 4 Pro Spotted In FCC Filings
Pico 4 & Pico 4 Pro standalone VR headsets appeared in FCC filings.
Xiaomi Patents Magnetic Smart Glass Technology
Xiaomi, a major Chinese tech manufacturer of devices such as smartphones, computers, laptops, and smartwatches, received authorisation for a patented pair of magnetic augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, Pandaily reported on Friday. According to the report, the AR smart glasses will include compartmentalised magnetic mounting parts, allowing components of the device to detach for greater […]
Epic Games Joins O3DF as Premier Member
The Open 3D Foundation (O3DF) has accepted Epic Games as a Premier member to join numerous companies such as Intel, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Adobe, LightSpeed Studios, Niantic, Huawei Technologies, Niantic, and others, it was announced on Wednesday. Epic Games joined the Foundation to promote the interoperability and transfer of visuals, assets, media scripting, and […]
Cybercrime to Skyrocket for Metaverse Firms, Acronis Says
Enterprises are set to face a wave of cybersecurity challenges as they build new metaverse technologies, forcing them to remain on “high alert” against cyberattacks, a leading security firm said in a recent post. The rise of spatial communication technologies, driven by “exciting opportunities” has alarmed information technology (IT) and cybersecurity experts, who are concerned […]
Twitter’s New ‘Status’ Indicators are Nearing Launch
A new way to add context to your tweets, without eating into your 240 characters.
TikTok’s Dominance is Now Expanding into News and Search, According to New Reports
New reports show that an increasing number of users are referring to TikTok for the latest news, and for search queries.
LinkedIn Launches Native Carousel Posting Option
No more using the PDF workaround for your carousel posts.
TikTok Adds New Captioning and Translation Tools to Help Maximize Video Reach
The new translation tools could spark new, global TikTok trends.
Shock Troops Coming To Quest 2 Next Week
Shock Troops, a new VR shooter from Garage Collective, arrives on Quest 2 next week.
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Meta Introduces 18+ Tag Policy For Mature Content In Horizon Worlds
Meta is adjusting its user policies for Horizon Worlds, introducing a new content rating system for mature worlds.
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Dream Catcher VR Demo review: a relaxing puzzle in VR
Yesterday evening I wanted to try one of the demos available for the Steam VR Fest, and since the guys
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Indie VR Gem ‘COMPOUND’ Gets 1.0 Release & Updated Demo, Headed to Quest Later This Year
Nearly four years after its early access debut, indie VR gem COMPOUND has launched version 1.0 on PC VR, including an updated demo for anyone to try. The game is expected to come to Quest as well later this year. Though little-known, Compound is the 6th best-rated VR game according to Steam (with an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ 97% rating) and the 12th […]
Ubisoft Cancels ‘Splinter Cell VR’, ‘Ghost Recon Frontline’ & 2 Unannounced Titles
Ubisoft reveal during its Q1 2022 earnings call that it’s cancelling a number of titles in the pipeline, including Splinter Cell VR. The company says it’s stopped development on Splinter Cell VR, Ghost Recon Frontline, and two unannounced titles. Ubisoft says the cancellations come as a cost-savings response to an “uncertain economic environment.” The company announced back […]