Google Partners with Prominent Eyewear Makers for Upcoming Android XR Smartglasses

Google today announced that it is working with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to bring the first Android XR smartglasses to market. The move mirrors Meta’s early partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the dominant eyewear maker that’s behind Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses. While no productized Android XR smartglasses have been announced, Google said today it is working […]

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Crew Packs Dragon for Thursday Departure and Keeps Up Research

The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is one day away from departing the International Space Station and the Expedition 73 crew members are finishing packing it with science and cargo. The orbital residents also continued their life science activities and lab maintenance duties on Wednesday.

Meta’s Ray-Ban AR Smart Glasses: From European Best-Seller to Indian Expansion

Following increasing interest in AR smart glasses as an emerging technology and the advancement of mobile computing from the hand to the eye, Meta is helping lead the charge from a consumer point of view with its Ray-Ban partnership, which aims to distribute AR-lite wearables to general audiences outside of XR enthusiasts. The firm is […]

HTX Labs $5.8 Million to Scale XR Training

HTX Labs, an immersive learning software company, has secured a $5.8 million Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) grant from AFWERX.  This comes after HTX Labs completed a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project, in which it created and delivered a virtual training solution on the KC-135 aircraft for personnel at RAF Mildenhall in the UK.  […]

XR Innovation Takes Center Stage at AWE USA 2025

Get ready to immerse yourself in augmented, mixed, and virtual reality at AWE USA 2025, which will take place from June 10 to 12 in Long Beach, California. The event will bring together innovators, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements of XR technology.   At AWE USA 2025, attendees will have the opportunity […]

WhatsApp Underlines Commitment to Privacy in New Ad Campaign

WhatsApp is looking to reassure users that DMs remain private. 

Bluesky Adds Support for Third-Party Livestream Indicators

Bluesky’s taking a more cost-effective approach to livestreaming. 

Meta Shares Usage Insights in FTC Trial

Some key insights into evolving social media trends.

Meta Will Soon Enable Advertisers To Test Experimental AI Features

Meta’s launching a new program that will enable advertisers to try out its evolving AI ad tools.

Google Is Working With Gentle Monster & Warby Parker On Gemini Smart Glasses

Google is working with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker on smart glasses with Gemini AI, the company’s plan to directly compete with Ray-Ban Meta.

Xreal’s Project Aura Will Support Google’s Android XR Via Tethered Compute

Xreal’s Project Aura will support Google’s Android XR via tethered compute, though the company isn’t yet saying what device will be at the end of that tether.

Meta’s “Cutting-Edge” Open-Source VR Game Demo Is A Mixed Bag

Meta released an open-source Quest VR game demo it describes as “a cutting-edge visual showcase”, called North Star. But we found it to be a mixed bag.

Zombie Army VR Now Releasing In June Following Late Delay

Zombie Army VR will now arrive next month on all platforms, following a late delay two days before its intended launch.

Project Starline Immersive Videoconferencing Now Branded Google Beam, Heading to Market with HP

Today at its annual I/O developer conference, Google affirmed plans to bring its Project Starline immersive videoconferencing platform to market with HP. While this partnership was confirmed last year, the product is now officially called Google Beam, with more info promised soon. Google’s Project Starline is a platform for immersive videoconferencing which was first introduced […]

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Rebellion Delays ‘Zombie Army VR’, Now Coming to All Major VR Headsets in June

Rebellion announced that Zombie Army VR, its first VR entry into the storied Zombie Army co-op shooter franchise, has been delayed to next month. The game was initially slated to release on Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR headsets on May 22nd, however now the studio says in an X post it’s delaying release to June 12th. The studio […]

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Earthbending VR Adventure ‘Adepts Arena’ is Coming to Quest & SteamVR, Trailer Here

VR indie Giant Stride Games and publisher Creature announced Adepts Arena, an upcoming first-person adventure that’s bringing a very Avatar-inspired earthbending ability to let you take on an army of sinister automatons. The single-player game lets you master earthbending, including the ability to blast flying rocks at enemies, summon jutting boulders to fling baddies across […]

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VR Rhythm Game ‘Maestro’ is Getting a ‘Star Wars’ Music Pack Next Month, PSVR 2 Launch Confirmed

Maestro (2024), the VR rhythm game that lets you conduct an orchestra, is getting an official Star Wars DLC next month, which includes an epic track from Star Wars: Episode 1 (1999) as well as your very own Yoda-sized lightsaber baton. Previously available on Quest, SteamVR and Pico headsets, VR’s most cultured rhythm game is finally coming to […]

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Exercise Research, Growing Space Crops, and Science Packing Fill Day

Tuesday saw more space biology work aboard the International Space Station helping doctors learn how to protect health and preserve life in microgravity. The Expedition 73 residents also continued their cargo activities packing a U.S. and a Roscosmos cargo craft before their upcoming departures.

Microsoft Fabric Debuts Enterprise-Ready Digital Twin Builder Amidst XR Strategy Shift

Today at Microsoft Build, the leading technology giant announced a new fabric feature that allows the creation of enterprise-ready digital twins. Today marks the debut of the Digital twin builder in Microsoft Fabric, a feature available in preview mode as the company refines the solution. The digital twin builder provides an avenue for building and […]

Aardman Characters Leap into Augmented Reality

Recently, UK Animation giant Aardman partnered with AR experience experts Peel X to debut the studio’s famous portfolio of characters as AR visitor attractions in the UK and abroad.  “Working with Aardman is an absolute joy,” noted Laura Thompson, Digital Producer at Peel X, “their legacy in storytelling and animation is unmatched, so working in […]

X Implements New Measures To Detect Manipulation of Community Notes

X has added a new method to detect coordinated notes activity.

YouTube Announces Latest Participants in ‘Foundry’ Musician Support Program

A new cohort of independent musicians gain support from YouTube.

Can You Trust AI Chatbot Responses?

As more and more people turn to AI chatbots for information, a level of wariness should be maintained. 

Are AI Chatbots Taking Over Online Search? [Infographic]

AI is becoming a bigger discovery source.

Xreal One Glasses Become 6DoF With Xreal Eye & Xreal Beam Pro

When used with Xreal Beam Pro, the new Xreal Eye camera addon adds 6DoF positional tracking to Xreal One display glasses.