Meta Patents Metaverse Tools amid Privacy Fears

Meta Platforms Inc has reportedly begun exploring new Metaverse technologies capable of producing hyper-realistic real-time 3D content for clothing and body posturing, Business Insider reported on Tuesday. The report noted the Menlo Park, California-based company had filed a list of patents for technologies such as hyper-realistic avatars and smaller headsets with the United States Patent […]

Chinese Lab Reaches Breakthrough in 6G Research

Earlier this month, the Chinese government-backed technology research and development (R&D) group Purple Mountain Lab announced a massive breakthrough in wireless telecoms technology. In a report from the South China Morning Post, scientists at the Chinese lab broke world records with ground-breaking tests in wireless, real-time 6G transmissions. According to the tests, 6G transmission tests […]

Social Tokens: What Businesses Need to Know

Are you wondering what creator coins are? Are you thinking of starting your own token? To discover what social tokens are, how they work, and why they’re important to the future of business, I interview Joe Pulizzi.

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Instagram the Platform of Focus for Marketers in 2022, According to New Research

Marketers say that they’ll be prioritizing Instagram in 2022, according to our recent survey results.

The Anatomy of Content Marketing: 12 Types of Content to Add to Your Arsenal [Infographic]

Looking to up your content game in 2022? Some key tips and notes in this infographic.

Meta Outlines Policy Requirements for Businesses Looking to Advertise and Sell on its Platforms

A good refresher on Meta’s various regulations and requirements, with links through to all the relevant policy documents.

Pinterest Shares New Insights into How Men are Using the App in their Shopping Journeys

While Pinterest is predominantly used by women, male usage is rising, presenting new opportunities.

Beat Saber Is Getting A New Block Type

It looks like Beat Saber is getting a new block type.

Anyone up for some sliders?

Hitman 3’s PC VR Support Arrives On January 20

Hitman 3’s PC VR support is coming on January 20.

More details here!

Report: Metaverse Escapism ‘Off Limits’ For Apple Headset

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests Apple may not be interested in the metaverse – its unannounced headset will reportedly focus on content consumption and communication.

CES Hands-On: How Two $5000 Force Feedback Gloves Compare

At CES 2022 we tried on two $5000 force feedback gloves, SenseGlove’s Nova and Contact CI’s Maestro.

Here’s how they compare:

How to Align Your SEO and Sales Teams

  Have you figured out your marketing strategy for 2022 yet? Here’s a great idea for you: Embrace collaborative marketing. Aligning your different teams is likely to open up many new opportunities for your business. According to the recent research by Convince and Convert and Ascend2, 50% of marketers claim that integrating marketing and sales […]

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Busy Day for Biology Research as Spacewalk Preps Continue

Space biology research and spacewalk preparations kept the Expedition 66 crew busy aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The orbital residents also ensured space hardware including exercise gear, a specialized microscope, and fluid systems continued operating in tip-top shape. Living long-term in microgravity affects every aspect of the human body and the eyes are …

Cosmonauts Prep for Spacewalk as Astronauts Work Science and Maintenance

In one week the first spacewalk of 2022 is set begin at the International Space Station. Two Expedition 66 crew members are getting their spacesuits ready as the rest of the crew works research and maintenance. Station Commander Anton Shkaplerov and Flight Engineer Pyotr Dubrov are due to exit the Poisk module in their Russian …

Second Life User Traffic Jumps 35 Percent in 2021

Seraphim, the content platform for veteran virtual social platform Second Life, has recorded a massive increase of roughly 34.3 percent in traffic last year, the company said in a press release. In 2021, the showcase page received a record-breaking 20 million page views, or 79.3 percent in growth, in 2019. Founded in 2011, Seraphim provides […]

Magic Leap Taps Medical Firms for Headset Sales

Magic Leap Inc has set its sights on the medical industry in a move to earn a larger user base following a series of major setbacks, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The Plantation, Florida-based tech firm is set to launch its Magic Leap 2 headset, which is already being trialled by several health tech firms to […]

Virti, Easy As HGV Partner to Tackle UK Lorry Crisis

Easy As HGV, a training company with more than 90 training centres in Britain, has partnered with Virti, a major immersive training firm, to facilitate training processes with VR and 360-degree content. Virti’s fully-interactive VR models use questions to train drivers and boost information retention rates on key skills and also monitor vital data and […]

Varjo Aero Review: Unlock New Opportunities in VR

As demand for virtual reality experiences continues to grow, countless innovators and designers are looking for new ways to enhance their offerings. Headsets and hardware are increasingly becoming more comfortable, ergonomic, and immersive. The Varjo Aero is a great example of this. Promising a “generational leap” in visual clarity, the Varjo Aero combines a future-proof […]

Twitter’s Coming NFT Profile Display Option Moves to Next Stage of Testing

The new Twitter NFT display option will provide proof of ownership, helping to address a key concern in the space.

YouTube Adds New Filters to its Video Performance Chart, Enabling More Specific Data Context

The new chart provides more context as to the relative performance of each video clip.

Snapchat Adds New Features to Facilitate Fun Interaction, Including Emoji Polls and Bitmoji Reactions

The features are focused on encouraging more engagement through more personalized add-on elements.

Meta Faces Another Antitrust Challenge, with the FTC’s Case Against the Company Approved for the Next Stage

If successful, the new push could see Meta forced to sell off both Instagram and WhatsApp

Zenith Release Date Revealed: VR MMO Coming This Month

Zenith’s release date has been revealed.

The VR MMO hits Quest, PSVR and PC VR later this month!

Anshar 2: Hyperdrive Takes Off January 20 For Quest

We have a release date! Anshar 2: Hyperdrive comes to the Quest platform on January 20.

Demeo Dev Resolution Hopes To Support PSVR 2

Resolution Games, the developer of Demeo, Blaston and more, is aiming to support PSVR 2.

The studio talks about the headset’s announcement right here.