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New Report Provides Insight Into Teen Social Media Use
YouTube remains the leader in teen social media use.
Skydance Addresses Behemoth’s ‘Controversial’ Combat Reception With Latest Patch
Skydance’s Behemoth received its latest patch on all platforms, addressing what the studio calls a “controversial” reception to its combat.
Metamorphosis VR Hands-On: An Unbalanced Puzzle Platformer
Play as a bug in Metamorphosis VR, a puzzle platformer inspired by the best-known literary work of Franz Kafka.
Prepare For Voxel Warfare With Clone Drone In The Hyperdome On Steam & Quest
VR voxel roguelike Clone Drone in the Hyperdome is now available on Quest and Steam.
Android XR Creates a Major Dilemma That Will Make or Break Meta’s XR Ambitions
Meta has publicly stated that it wants to be “the Android of XR.” But you know who else wants to be the Android of XR? Android XR, of course. Beyond debates about specs or features, one major factor is likely to determine whether Meta can fend off growing pressure from Google and Apple in the […]
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‘Skydance’s Behemoth’ Update Rebalances Combat After “Controversial” Reception, Patch Notes Here
Skydance’s Behemoth (2024) just got a major patch which looks to address what developer Skydance Games calls an admittedly “controversial” response to the game’s combat. It looks like we were among those who didn’t mind the game’s combat at launch, although the same can’t be said for a good number of players following its December […]
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‘Job Simulator’ & ‘Demeo’ Among First to Support Android XR Ahead of Samsung Headset Launch
Owlchemy Labs and Resolution Games announced they’re adopting support for Android XR, bringing some of their most popular titles to Google’s upcoming XR operating system. Android XR is set to make its debut on Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ mixed reality headset, which is slated for consumer launch sometime in 2025. It’s no Daydream either, but rather […]
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Crew Studies Physics and Biology, Preps for Spacewalk, Dragon Undocking Adjusted
A space exposure experiment, a micro-algae study, and eye exams topped the research schedule for the Expedition 72 crew members at the end of the week. The orbital residents also continue to gear up for a spacewalk planned for next week at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut and station Commander Suni Williams spent most …
Android XR Debuts: Samsung’s XR Headset Revealed and Major Partnerships Create Stiff Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro Competition
Today, Google announced Android XR, an operating system the firm purpose-built for XR devices and services, which Google calls the “next generation of computing.” Notably, Google is developing the XR OS alongside Samsung; during the announcement, Samsung also highlighted how it is poised to release a headset in 2025. Moreover, other XR industry figures are […]
WindsorPatania Architects’ XR Lab Wins ‘Inspiring Learning Space’ Award
WinidsorPatania Architects have been awarded the Inspiring Learning Space Award at the Education Estate Awards 2024 in Manchester, UK. The XR space in West Suffolk College offers a space for businesses and the surrounding community to learn, develop, and collaborate. The awards were setup to recognise quality, innovation and sustainability solutions among architects, contractors, consultants, […]
LinkedIn Provides Tips on How to Promote Live Events [Infographic]
Some tips to help you maximize your live events on LinkedIn.
Threads Launches Test of Custom Lists of People to Follow
Threads is copying yet another feature from Bluesky.
Meta Tests ‘No Edit’ Tag for Untouched Images in Stories
A new way to signify that you haven’t edited or generated an image.
TikTok Challenges Removal Order in Canada
Though the app will remain available to Canadian users either way.
Bridge Constructor Studio Brings The Chaotic Puzzle Game To Quest Today
Bridge Constructor Studio takes the long-running bridge-building puzzle series to Quest today.
The X8 & Contra: Operation Galuga Collaboration Is Now Available On Quest & Steam
VR hero shooter X8 launches its paid DLC crossover with Konami’s Contra: Operation Galuga today on Quest & Steam.
Action Hero Review: Lights, Camera, Action!
Action Hero delivers a satisfyingly hilarious VR FPS that pays tribute to Superhot and the silver screen, and it’s out now on Quest.
Job Simulator, Vacation Simulator, And Demeo Will Be Available On Android XR
Job Simulator, Vacation Simulator, and Demeo will be available on Android XR.
Pimax Crystal Light Pro: a thorough review
Today I host on this blog a new amazing article by Rob Cole, who has reviewed in thorough detail the Pimax Cristal Light, in a Pro variant. And as usual, he has also modded it for improved comfort… [Disclaimer : Pimax Crystal Light, Lighthouse faceplate, and DMAS speakers were provided by Pimax, Studioform Creative products […]
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Samsung’s Android XR Headset Will Have First-party Motion Controllers & Support PC VR Streaming
Samsung isn’t sharing a lot of details on its newly announced Android XR headset, but it has confirmed two key things that existing VR enthusiasts and developers are sure to be happy about. Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ headset will be the first to ship with Android XR next year. And though our hands-on with the headset […]
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Hands-on: Samsung‘s Android XR Headset is a Curious Combo of Quest & Vision Pro, With One Stand-out Advantage
Samsung is the first partner to formally announce a new MR headset based on the newly announced Android XR. The device, codenamed “Project Moohan,” is planned for consumer release in 2025. We went hands on with an early version. Note: Samsung and Google aren’t yet sharing any key details for this headset like resolution, weight, […]
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Google Announces Android XR Operating System Alongside Samsung MR Headset
Google today announced Android XR, a new core branch of Android, designed as a spatial operating system for XR headsets and glasses. The company is pitching this as a comprehensive spatial computing platform, and hopes to establish its own territory in the XR landscape against incumbents Meta and Apple. Google has revealed Android XR and […]
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‘Hawken’-like Mech Shooter ‘Iron Rebellion’ Hits 1.0 Launch Today on Quest and PC VR
Iron Rebellion, the Hawken-like mech-battler from indie Black Beach Studio, is officially out of Early Access today on Quest and SteamVR headsets, taking a big 40-ton step with its 1.0 update. First released in Alpha on Steam in late 2020, and one year later on Quest, Iron Rebellion lets you build and customize your mechs for immersive […]
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Crew Packs Science for Exposure, Studies Immune System, and Preps for Spacewalk
The Expedition 72 crew prepared a science experiment for placement outside the International Space Station and studied space-caused cellular stress and tissue damage on Thursday. Spacewalk preparations are also ongoing to remove and relocate hardware on the orbital outpost next week. Three NASA astronauts including Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch …