The Expedition 67 crew members are training for this weekend’s arrival of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft to the International Space Station as it prepares for its launch on Thursday. Mission managers have given the go for the SpaceX Dragon resupply ship as it counts down to a liftoff toward the space station at 8:44 …
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Google MediaPipe Offers ML-Based Hand-Tracking Tools
Google debuted MediaPipe, an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that detects people and objects in 3D space, in 2019 and the machine learning (ML) solution accurately tracks targets to transform 2D media as 3D spatial data. The ML service increases the accuracy of extended reality (XR) immersive experiences by tracking real-world assets and incorporating rich AI […]
Top 5 Use Cases for XR in Travel in 2022
In the travel industry, one of the sectors most heavily influenced by the challenges of the pandemic, XR could be essential to reviving the landscape. Over the last couple of years, the travel industry has suffered significantly due to closed borders and restrictions. Now the pandemic is beginning to subside, travel companies need to work […]
Facebook to Target Low-Performing Staff, Leaked Memo Says
Facebook, now Meta Platform’s main social media subsidiary, may begin eliminating low-performing staff from its ranks in a bid to cut costs amid poor performance and the global financial downturn, it was revealed in a leaked memo via the Washington Post on Monday. According to the Friday memo from Maher Saba, Facebook’s Engineering Lead, the […]
NavVis, Magic Leap to Leverage Digital Twins
Digital mapping service NavVis partnered last Thursday with Magic Leap, a global supplier of mixed reality (MR) headsets, to enable enterprise-grade 3D mapping tools and digital twins. The partnership enables the digital twin solutions provider to distribute large-scale augmented reality (AR) assets that recreate complex industrial and enterprise environments. We’re thrilled to announce that we […]
Twitter Gives All Users the Capacity to ‘Unmention’ Themselves from Any Tweet Discussion
The option provides another way to manage your in-app experience.
Instagram Tests New ‘Live Producer’ Tool to Facilitate More Professional Looking IG Live Streams
The tool will provide more broadcasting options for live-stream creators on Instagram.
Twitter Showcases its Connective Capacity in India, Amid Ongoing Clashes with Indian Authorities
Facing a potential ban in the region, Twitter is looking to highlight how beneficial it has been for Indian users.
TikTok Adds New Inventory Filters to Ensure Safe Ad Placement in the App
The new filter options will help brands ensure safe placement of their promotions within the app.
Upcoming HBO Documentary Filmed Entirely In VR Explores VRChat Communities
An upcoming HBO documentary will explore several communities within VRChat, presented as a traditional documentary filmed entirely in VR.
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