The XR Week Peek (2025.04.15): Tariffs may be lifted on XR headsets, Vision Pro 2 may be in production, and more!

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. There is a lot to unpack, so make sure to read this roundup of news till the end… where there will also be a giveaway of keys for a cool mixed reality game!  (And feel free […]

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Astronauts Prep for May Spacewalk Amid Human Research and Crew Departure

Two NASA astronauts are preparing their spacesuits for a spacewalk planned for the beginning of May to ready the International Space Station for a new rollout solar array. In the meantime, the rest of the Expedition 72 crew on Tuesday kept up its ongoing vision, respiratory, and circulatory system research ahead of this weekend’s crew departure.

Crew Studies Space-Caused Eye Changes as Trio Preps for Departure

The Expedition 72 crew began the week exploring what happens to a crew member’s eyes after living in space for months or years at a time. The International Space Station residents also kept up a host of other microgravity research, continued servicing spacesuits, and prepared for the departure of three crewmates.

The Benefits of Digital Twins: Workplace Optimization Use Cases and Examples

For companies investing in digital twins, workplace optimization is often a key goal. After all, countless organizations today are under increasing pressure to accomplish more with less, but many are losing money, and battling inefficiencies without realizing it. Some businesses lease large office spaces, but hybrid teams only use a fraction of the rooms available. […]

Scaling Digital Twins: Best Practices for Long-Term Success

Wondering how to start scaling digital twins effectively across your enterprise? You’re not alone. Digital twins are becoming some of the most valuable tools across organizations. Companies in industries from manufacturing to healthcare are now embracing digital twins, alongside AI and extended reality, to boost efficiency, optimize innovation, and drive growth. In fact, by 2032, […]

TikTok Adds More Ad Placement Controls, New Guide to Brand Safety Tools

Some new control options for your TikTok ads.

LinkedIn Launches New Mini-Site of Posting Tips

New tips for your LinkedIn content approach. 

Messenger Increases File Size Sharing to 100MB

Now you can send much larger files within Messenger chats.

FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta Heads to Trial This Week

If the FTC wins, it’ll have major ramifications for the entire social media industry.

Civilization VII VR Review: A Claustrophobic Take On Bringing Strategy To VR & MR

How do you justify porting a 4X strategy game to VR and mixed reality? Unfortunately, Civilization VII VR doesn’t offer any convincing answers.