Ten new companies have joined the Washington, DC-based XR Association (XRA) last week, expanding the organisation’s list of key global tech firms involved in building a global ecosystem. The XRA’s list of entrants includes Big Rock Creative, Paracosma, PIXO VR, Uvisan, Great Lakes Reality Labs, Penumbra, LNG Studios, Oberon Technologies, Cleanbox Technology, and MyndVR. Over […]
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Delta Reality Joins VR/AR Association
Croatian mixed reality (MR) studio Delta Reality announced in a LinkedIn post last Tuesday that it would join the Virtual and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) as a member of its board of global stakeholders. Delta Reality is creating extended reality (XR) immersive experiences for global brands to accelerate virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) adoption […]
VR Therapy Tools Key to Mental Health, Hatsumi Says
The XR community currently hosts an amazing list of global talent across many specialities and disciplines, many of whom have unique journeys leading them to their current work in the industry. Their personal stories and challenges remain an inspiration to those seeking to follow their own paths as entrepreneurs in a burgeoning market of emerging […]
8 Incredible AR Leaders to Discover in 2022
Currently growing at a phenomenal rate of around 40.9% CAGR, the global Augmented Reality industry is going through a period of explosion. By 2028 alone, the industry could be worth a massive $97.76 billion, driven by a rapid increase in the number of AR-enabled devices, software solutions and digital experiences. Augmented Reality isn’t just a […]
Reddit Highlights NBA Finals Engagement in the App [Infographic]
Looking to tap into rising NBA finals discussion? Reddit could be worth a look.
LinkedIn’s ‘Funny’ Reaction Looks to be Getting Closer to Release
LinkedIn says that this has been a highly requested addition.
Against Update Makes The Game Sharper, Easier To Read
Against’s first major update moves to improve the game’s timing.
More info here.
Sony, Ubisoft Bringing PSVR-Supported Titles To Expanded PS Plus Service
Sony’s new PS Plus line-up offers some PSVR-supported games, but not many.
Get the rundown here.
Team Beef Quake 3 Arena Quest 2 Port Now Available Via SideQuest
The latest Team Beef port for Quest 2, Quake 3 Arena, is now available via SideQuest.
More info and installation details here.
Pavlov Shack Drops Quest 1 Support, Preparing For QA Submission
Pavlov Shack is no longer coming to Quest 1, but the final beta will be submitted to QA for Quest 2 soon.
More details here.
The XR Week Peek (2022.05.16): Meta teases Cambria, Google shows new AR features, and more!
This has been a week full of interesting news. But before digging into them, let me show you the first
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Rezzil’s Competition Series Seeks to Encourage Virtual Athletics
In April, Rezzil launched a major update for their VR sports platform which included the announcement of one of the biggest competition series’ ever for the VR community. Each month there will be $5000 cash and an assortment of other prizes, such Fitbits and jerseys, up for grabs for the highest performing players.
‘Resident Evil 7’ & ‘Village’ Are Getting Near Perfect PC VR Support with This Unofficial Mod
If you’re looking to jump into either Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) or Resident Evil Village (2021) on a PC VR headset, you’ll need a mod to get your kicks. Now modder ‘Praydog’, who has developed a number of unofficial RE mods, says a new controller update is coming to both games soon which will bring full […]
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Advanced Robotics, Life Science Today; Station Boosts Orbit for New Missions
Robotics and human research were the dominant research themes aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The Expedition 67 crew also began the workweek maintaining a variety of exercise equipment and life support gear aboard the orbiting lab. NASA Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren turned on the Astrobee robotic free-flyers and let them roam around inside …
Meta Slows Hiring For Some Positions As Reality Labs Priorities Shift
Meta is cutting back or postponing some projects in its Reality Labs division and halting hiring for some positions.
Little Stories, Little Cities – How Purple Yonder Adapted City Simulators For VR
We spoke to Purple Yonder about the development of Little Cities for Quest.
Here’s how they adapted the city simulator genre to work in VR.
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 14 Ft. Basti564
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Basti564, known for their work in discovering the hidden potential of the Quest headset.
Instagram Tests New ‘Following’ Tab Format with Users in India
Instagram continues to play catch-up with Instagram, as TikTok does the same in reverse.
YouTube Receives MRC Brand Safety Accreditation for Second Year Running
YouTube is the only digital platform to achieve the MRC’s top content accreditation.
Musk Says Twitter Deal ‘On Hold’ Pending More Data on the Actual Number of Fake Accounts in the App
Musk has questioned Twitter’s fake account metrics, which may cause more complications in his Twitter takeover bid.
Incuvo Confirms Green Hell VR For PSVR In 2023
Green Hell VR will head to PSVR in 2023…
…but we don’t know if that’s PSVR 1 or 2.
Samurai Frogs & Shadowgate Returns – VR Games On Our Radar This Week
Frog samurais and System of a Down drum covers are just some of the new VR games on our radar this week!
20 Great VR Games for Relaxation & Meditation
Nature Relaxation theBlu (Oculus PC, SteamVR) – $6 TheBlu takes you underwater to get up close and personal with some beautiful aquatic scenes and creates. Many will know the iconic whale encounter in this app as a favorite first-time demo for new VR users, but the full version has two additional scenes that go beyond […]
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Nextech Inks Huge Deal for 400 AR Models
Nextech AR Solutions, a leading firm specialising in augmented reality (AR) services, announced on Wednesday it had inked several deals for modelling 3D content for eCommerce platforms. The agreement will lead to a further 400 3D models along with 1,500 announced the previous week, which will provide the Canadian company with recurring revenues and greater […]
Zuckerberg Teases Project Cambria VR Headset
This Thursday, Meta Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg, posted a video on his Facebook account that shows him using a blurred Project Cambria mixed reality (MR) headset. The video showcases the Presence Platform, which powers spatial MR experiences that place digital assets on top of the real world, with the video demoing three immersive experiences for […]