The Light Brigade now has a confirmed release date of February 22 for Quest 2, PSVR 2 and PC VR.
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Meta Targets Teens & User Retention In Horizon’s Next Steps
Meta set 2023 goals for its teams working on Horizon, including more than doubling its active userbase and creating at least one major hit experience on the platform, the WSJ reports.
The XR Week Peek (2023.02.08): Samsung is back to XR, Echo VR gets shut down, and more!
Today is my last day in China. These days have been hectic: I have met very interesting people (you will read about that in some upcoming articles), and I’m super happy about it. But this also created problems with my usual schedule… and that’s why you are reading today a version of the newsletter which […]
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‘Squid Game’ Multiplayer VR Experience Coming to Sandbox Locations This Year
Sandbox VR, the location-based VR destination, announced a new partnership with Netflix to create a virtual reality experience based on South Korean hit show Squid Game. Netflix’s most watched show of all time will soon have its own location-based VR experience, which will let fans take on the role of Squid Game contestant. Set to roll […]
Report: Meta to Open ‘Horizon Worlds’ to Younger Teens Amid Renewed Retention Push
Meta’s social VR app for Quest, Horizon Worlds, is lagging behind the competition when it comes to attracting and retaining VR users. According to a leaked memo obtained by The Wall Street Journal, the company is now ostensibly looking to boost numbers by more transparently appealing to younger teens in addition to funding a slew of […]
Meta Affirms Plans for Quest 3 Launch This Year, Despite Layoffs and Focus on “Efficiency”
Despite major layoffs from Meta, the company has affirmed that its next-gen consumer headset, Quest 3, is planned for release this year. While it will adopt some of the features from Quest Pro, not all will make the leap. In November last year, Meta announced plans to reduce its workforce by 13%—a whopping 11,000 cut […]
Resupply Rocket Ready for Launch, Crew Works Science and Plumbing
A new cargo mission stands ready to launch early Thursday and dock to the International Space Station two days later. Meanwhile, the Expedition 68 crew switched roles between space scientists and orbital plumbers on Wednesday promoting advanced knowledge and maintaining life support systems. A rocket packed with about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies, …
The Top U.S. Cybersecurity Diplomat’s Personal Twitter Account Was Hacked
Endgame Inc. chief executive officer Nate Fick speaks at the Montgomery Summit in Santa Barbara … [+]Monica, California on Wednesday, March 8th 2017. This summit brings together investors and top executives from the business world…read more
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The Creator Economy is Booming. Here are 6 Trends for Live-Streaming in 2023
The creator economy boom resulted in a huge spike for influencer marketing startups. Last year, Uplify, the sponsorship automation technology, had an unprecedented 300% revenue growth and 517% active community increase. The company startup is…read more
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod – Episode One Coming March 2023
The Source VR Mod Team is back with year another highly-anticipated VR mod. This past September Half-Life 2: VR Mod launched on Steam, allowing players to immerse themselves in Valve’s iconic first-person shooter game like never before. In the official roadmap, the Source VR Mod Team teased eventual VR support for Half-Life 2: Episode One […]
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