February always feels over before it even begins, but luckily we’ve still managed to pencil in our next Meta Quest software update. This month we’re…
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Welcome Back, Agents! ‘I Expect You To Die 3’ Launches in 2023
Have you heard the latest intel, Agent? Schell Games just announced I Expect You To Die 3: Cog In The Machine, the latest installment in…
transformé, Beyond Digital Showcase Web3 Art
Visitors to the Palais des Congrès de Montréal can join a major extended reality (XR) exhibition, which launched on 19 January and will continue for several months. The event takes place at the Palais’ OASIS Immersion, Canada’s largest permanent venue for immersive content curation. The massive 2,200 square-metre facility has three immersive galleries — Portal, […]
What’s Happening to the AR Smart Glass and Contacts Industry?
For years, innovators have been pushing the boundaries of the XR landscape, looking for ways to make immersive experiences more intuitive, mainstream, and accessible. For many, smart glasses emerged as the next-generation solution for AR experiences, offering users the ability to combine the real and virtual world with a wearable device that doesn’t feel exhausting […]
XR Field Services Case Study: CareAR and Xerox
Providing exceptional support and service to customers outside of the office environment isn’t always as simple as it seems. Delivering step-by-step instructions and guidance can be complex, particularly when distance from your audience means you need to connect over the phone, or via email. Fortunately, extended reality could be the answer field services brands are […]
Scenez Leverages HTC VIVE Elite for Volumetric Content Distribution
This week, virtual production specialists Scenez entered a developer partnership with HTC VIVE to leverage its XR Elite headset for mixed reality (MR), “4D,” content creation and distribution. Scenez is leveraging AI, MR, and volumetric capture technology to provide enterprise clients with immersive music, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and training solutions. The news follows HTC’s announcement […]
TikTok’s Expanding Access to its Research API, Enabling More Analysis of How it Works
As TikTok continues to work with US regulators on a new deal to keep it in operation, it’s looking to improve transparency.
9 Types of Facebook Ads to Add to Your Social Media Advertising Mix [Infographic]
How can you use Facebook ads in your outreach process? Some tips in this infographic.
Meta Tests Product Promotions in IG Group Chats
Meta’s looking for more ways to monetize private chats.
Instagram Tests User Location Listings on Reels Clips
The location listing adds an extra level of transparency, which could help to identify misinformation.