The XR industry is starting to ramp up this year. With the rise of MR, AI, and the metaverse, immersive firms are finding new ways to enhance XR products and services with fresh tech. So, now is a better time than ever to introduce the sophomore XR Awards 2023 – where XR Today will showcase […]
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Vuzix Blade 2 AR Smart Glasses Review
Smart glasses are officially taking the world by storm. Previously considered little more than a novelty, these immersive tools have captured the attention of consumers and business professionals alike. Indeed, in many industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, smart glasses are contributing to increases in productivity, creativity, and performance on a massive scale. As the global […]
Microsoft Discusses Coming Ads in Bing Chatbot Experience.
Ads are coming to Microsoft’s new AI-fueled search option.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is Stepping Down, to be Replaced by SVP Neal Mohan
The change will bring about the next stage of the app.
Firewall Ultra Releases This Year, New Contractor Details & Eye Tracking Gameplay
First Contact Entertainment confirmed that Firewall Ultra will release this year for PSVR 2, alongside some new gameplay and contractor details.
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Nerf Ultimate Championship To Be De-Listed Next Month, Shutting Down In August
Team-based multiplayer shooter Nerf Ultimate Championship will be de-listed from the Quest Store on March 1 and no longer playable after August.
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8 YouTube Optimization Features You Aren’t Using Yet
TL;DR YouTube Features to Improve Views and Engagement Add video branding watermarks Use video thumbnails for additional branding and improved experience Section videos using Chapters Repurpose content using mobile-friendly, short-form video with YouTube Shorts Upload captions to videos for added accessibility Optimize everything for discoverability, including but not limited to: titles and descriptions, hashtags, and […]
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VR’s Favorite Mini-Golf Game is Coming to PSVR 2 Soon
Indie VR studio Mighty Coconut announced its smash success VR mini-golfing game Walkabout Mini Golf is making its way to PSVR 2. Arguably one of VR’s most favorite social gaming experiences, Walkabout Mini Golf is said to arrive on PSVR 2 “soon”, which is set to include cross-play with all supported versions of the game; this includes versions […]
Report: TikTok Parent Lays Off Hundreds at VR Subsidiary Pico Interactive, Tencent Scraps VR Plans
TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly laying off what South China Morning Post maintains will be “hundreds of employees” working at its VR headset manufacturing subsidiary, Pico Interactive. A separate report from Reuters also maintains Chinese tech giant Tencent is scrapping its plans to release a VR headset. According to two people with knowledge of the […]