Human Research Underway as Station Awaits Boeing Starliner Mission

Human research took precedence aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as the seven-member Expedition 67 crew explored how living in space affects the human body. Meanwhile, Boeing’s first crew ship to visit the orbiting lab is targeted to launch late next week. Exercise research and a central nervous system study were the main experiments …

Big XR News from Unity, Meta, Sensorium, Humanity 2.0, and Portsmouth University

Numerous tech companies across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) have opened up fresh solutions for the global extended reality (XR) industry in a major push forward for Metaverse solutions, many of which are set to grow and support the future of immersive talent. The following are the top picks in extended reality (XR) from […]

NVIDIA, Stanford University Design Holographic Glasses

This week, a collaboration between NVIDIA Research and Stanford University has led to a paper on a  prototyped holographic virtual reality (VR) glasses with a lightweight design for improved accessibility. The research and development (R&D) team debuted the document ahead of SIGGRAPH 2022 set to take place from 08 to 11 Aug this year, where […]

Microsoft, Volkswagen Build AR Navigation Service

In a blog post released last week, Microsoft, the company behind the popular HoloLens 2 mixed reality (MR) headset, introduced “Moving Platform” alongside German automotive giant Volkswagen. The experimental project is an augmented reality (AR) service for the HoloLens 2 device with an accurate heads up display (HUD) to assist with driver navigation and safety […]

Epic Games, WPP to Upskill Metaverse Clients

British creative transformation firm WPP and Epic Games, a leading software firm for interactive content, announced a partnership last week to help the former’s client brands build digital experiences for the Metaverse. According to the partnership, both companies have launched a programme to “upskill thousands of WPP creatives and technologists” on developing brand experiences via […]

Instagram Launches Initial Test of NFT Display Options, Which Are Also Coming to Facebook Soon

NFTs are coming to Meta’s apps, with Instagram launching an initial test of its new NFT display options.

Maximizing creator content on social media: Tips from CEOs and influencer marketing thought leaders

Shifts in the digital landscape made one thing clear: Consumers now want to follow people—not companies. 

Musk Plans to Increase Twitter’s User Base by Almost 200% Over the Next Three Years

New details have emerged of Elon Musk’s grand plans for Twitter.

Townsmen VR Review: Little People In Little Houses

If you’re a fan of god sims and city builders, you’ll love Townsmen VR.

Here’s our full review.

The XR Week Peek (2022.05.09): Meta to release four VR headsets, NFT sales are going down, and more!

I feel better than last week, so I’m back to business with the usual newsletter. But I’ve still to fully

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