BEAM Open for Cargo Transfers as Robotics, Eye Checks Continue

The Expedition 65 crew opened up BEAM today and transferred cargo for return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship. The orbital residents also worked on robotics, continued eye checks, and configured new life support gear. Commander Akihiko Hoshide from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) opened up the station’s first commercial module …

YouTube Adds New Analytics on Mobile, Expands Merch Listings to More Regions

The new insights will better enable mobile management of your YouTube presence.

Twitter’s New Experiments are Failing to Gain Traction, Which Could Lead to Major Changes at the App

Twitter’s moving fast, and trying not to break things in the process – but thus far, its big new experiments are not seeing major interest.

Facebook Announces New Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Climate Change, and Tackle Climate Misinformation

Facebook will support a new program to combat climate misinformation – but it could still do more to restrict the reach of such.

Facebook Integrates Vimeo Create into Business Suite to Facilitate Video Creation

The integration will provide more ways for Facebook marketers to incorporate video elements into their campaigns.

Facebook Hands Off Quill PC VR Animation Tool To Creator

Facebook handed off its PC-based Quill VR illustration and animation tool to its original creator Iñigo Quilez.

Unplugged Dev Talks Finger-Tracked Air Guitar, Setlists And More

You’ve never seen a music game like Unplugged. We sit down with the team to talk about making the finger-tracked air guitar VR game.

Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife Hits PSVR Next Month

Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife lands on PSVR next month!

Gran Turismo 7 Developer ‘Cannot Talk’ About VR Support Yet

Gran Turismo 7 creator Kazunori Yamauchi says he can’t talk about VR support… “yet”.

How to Create a Consistent Brand Image Online

If Covid-accelerated digital transformation has taught us anything, it’s the power of a brand. The worldwide pandemic has made consumers more brand loyal than ever. People were found to go above and beyond to help favorite and local brands through the scrambling economy. With that said, if you are planning a digital transformation for your […]

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SteamVR and Oculus Players Can Finally Play ‘Beat Saber’ Together on Any Headset

One of VR’s most popular games, Beat Saber, got a multiplayer mode late last year. Unfortunately, Oculus and SteamVR players were separated, which means if your friend had a Quest and you had a Vive, you couldn’t play together. Now, almost a year after multiplayer was initially released, Beat Saber has full cross-play between Quest, Rift, and […]

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3D VR Cam Stowed During Eye Checks on Station

A 3D virtual reality camera that filmed Sunday’s spacewalk has been returned to the inside of the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the Expedition 65 continued its space biology research and lab maintenance activities on Thursday. A specialized video camera that filmed Sunday’s spacewalk in immersive virtual reality was grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm and …

Facebook Implements More Automated Ad Targeting to Counter Data Lost via Apple’s ATT Update

The option could drive better results for many advertisers, but it will also impede some.

YouTube Shares Overview of its Content Recommendation Systems, and the Key Factors that Define Reach

The insights could help to guide your YouTube marketing approach.

YouTube Launches First Podcast, Exploring How Online Creators Have Found Success

The podcast will focus on the technical details of how YouTube stars have turned their online popularity into a business.

Pinterest Expands In-App Shopping Tools to More Regions

The expansion will help Pinterest maintain momentum in emerging markets.

15 Best VR Puzzle Games And Experiences For All Headsets

The puzzle genre has become a staple of all VR platforms, so here’s a lit of the top 15 best VR puzzle games across them all.

Best Multiplayer VR Games With Crossplay Support

Here’s our list of the best multiplayer VR games that support crossplay, including games on Oculus Quest, PSVR, SteamVR and more.

Report Claims Apple AR-VR Headset Uses iPhone/iPad/Mac For Advanced Features

Apple’s rumored upcoming headset will require a host device for full functionality, The Information reports.

Beat Saber Enables Oculus & Steam Multiplayer Crossplay

Beat Saber players can now compete against one another no matter if they are using the Steam version of the game or the Oculus version of the game for Quest and Rift.

How to Avoid Failure in Account-Based Marketing

Did you know B2B marketers who report the most success from their digital activities in 2021 are more likely to be engaged in account-based marketing (ABM)? Only 16% of B2B marketers who describe their digital marketing efforts as “somewhat successful” have a measurable ABM program in place. That number is reduced to 6% for those […]

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‘Squingle’ is a Brilliantly Creative Puzzler That Proves Why App Lab is Essential

Squingle is a psychedelic indie puzzle game that’s available now on PC VR and Quest. It’s also the perfect example of a game that probably wouldn’t be allowed onto Quest’s main ‘curated’ store because it’s difficult to understand at a glance, despite being brilliantly creative and highly optimized to run at 120Hz on Quest 2. Luckily, […]

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New Google Stadia Job Listings Suggest VR Cloud-gaming Ambitions

Stadia, Google’s cloud-gaming company, is looking for new hires with a preference for virtual reality development experience. Stadia is Google’s cloud-gaming service which runs games on powerful computers in the cloud and then streams them to your PC, laptop, or even smartphone. The idea is to allow any device to feel like a high-end gaming […]

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‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ is Finally Getting VR Controller Support, Coming in Mid-November

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) features PC VR headset support, although it’s notably missing the ability to use VR motion controllers. Now developer Asobo has signaled that VR controller support is finally coming, and is slated to land sometime in mid-November. Asobo posted its next development roadmap, which details a few of the things the studio wants […]

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Robotics and Biology Research Fill Station Crew Schedule

A variety of robotics work took place today aboard the International Space Station to teach students programming skills and ready a science module for a new robotic arm. The Expedition 65 crew also conducted vein scans, performed rodent research, and continued cleaning up after Sunday’s spacewalk. Commander Akihiko Hoshide began Wednesday in the Japan Aerospace …