Meta SDKs Get Instant Placement, Keyboard Cutout, Colocation Discovery

Meta’s Quest SDKs now enable placing virtual objects on surfaces without a scene scan, showing a passthrough cutout of any keyboard, and discovering nearby headsets for colocation via Bluetooth.

Samsung’s XR Device for the Galaxy Ecosystem: More Details Revealed!

This week, the dedicated team over at patentlyapple discovered a new Samsung patent application highlighting the firm’s continued work towards an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem. While many details are still undisclosed, this new information strongly indicates that Samsung is moving closer to fully unveiling its upcoming XR device. As always, it’s important […]

The Shape of XR to Come: Recognising XR Success at Industry-Focused Events

2024 was another busy year for XR. While the mainstream rise of Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3S, and Ray Ban smart glasses took centre stage for dedicated audiences, profound market shifts behind the scenes may shape the future of XR potentially towards mainstream AR wearable technology. That future is not yet set in stone, […]

AWS, Proto to Debut AI-Powered Avatar Holograms at re:Invent 2024

Next month, at AWS re:Invent 2024, long-standing Amazon Web Services partner Proto will debut the next evolution of its AI-powered immersive hologram technology. The event, which takes place between December 2 and 6, will allow attendees to witness the latest innovation between the firms following a year of success regarding its hologram technology. At the […]

X Offers Ad Credit Matching to Shopify Merchants

X will match the ad spend of Shopify merchants over the next week.

Instagram Launches ‘Collage’ Option for Stories

A new visual composition option for your Stories.

Social Platforms Are Running Disruptive Promotions for Their Own Products

Social platforms are running some big in-stream promotions for their own products this year.

Meta Shares Threads Growth Stats to Counter Reports of Bluesky’s Growth

Meta’s keen to dispel the notion that Bluesky is the cool new app.

Asgard’s Wrath 2 Faces The Trickster’s Legacy In Its Last Cosmic Event

Nearly a year after launching, Asgard’s Wrath 2 grapples with Loki’s legacy in its last new Cosmic Event.

Trivia Crack World Tests Your Knowledge Today On Quest

Trivia Crack World puts your knowledge to the test through a new VR multiplayer game, and it’s out today on Quest.

Leaked VR Controllers From Valve Revive Hope for a Next-gen ‘Deckard’ VR Headset

Leaked 3D models hidden in a recent SteamVR update appear to show off a new VR motion controller, sparking renewed hope that Valve is gearing up to release its long-rumored ‘Deckard’ VR standalone headset. As reported by tech analyst and YouTuber Brad ‘SadlyitsBradley’ Lynch, two newly discovered controllers have leaked in recent SteamVR drivers, which includes a […]

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VR’s Most Popular Fishing Game is Finally Coming to PC VR, Five Years After Quest Launch

Devs United Games, the studio behind Quest exclusive Real VR Fishing, announced they’re finally bringing the popular VR fishing game to PC VR headsets next month. Coming to SteamVR headsets in early December, Real VR Fishing is set to follow the same pricing policy and gameplay as the Quest version, making all DLCs—US West Coast DLC, US East […]

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Advanced Tech Research Tops Crew Schedule Day Before Thanksgiving

Advanced technology research into DNA-like nanomaterials, bacterial genetic analysis, and 3D printing kept the Expedition 72 crew busy the day before Thanksgiving. The International Space Station residents also sent down a Thanksgiving message, checked out a Roscosmos cargo craft, and continued their standard orbital maintenance duties. Commander Suni Williams kicked off her day with Flight …

How will GenAI Supercharge the XR Industry?

XR Today’s Rory Greener speaks with Lenovo‘s Head of Virtual Reality, Jason McGuigan to explore the emerging role of AI in the XR industry. Thanks for watching, if you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn.

Industry 5.0: The Digital Twin, XR, and Virtual Commissioning Revolution

Industry 4.0 might still be a hot topic in the manufacturing and engineering landscape, but Industry 5.0 is already hot on its heels. Where Industry 4.0 brought smart technologies, such as cloud connectivity, real-time data analysis, and AI into the landscape, Industry 5.0 marks a new revolution. The next stage of the industrial revolution is […]

Pimax Introduces ‘World’s First’ Retina-Level VR Headset

Pimax has launched the ‘world’s first’ retina-level VR headset, which it says can provide users with “unmatched clarity”. Pimax Crystal Super: Everything We Know So Far Pimax Crystal Light Review: Affordable PCVR Clarity Pimax Crystal Review: Crystal Clear VR Technology Describing itself as a global leader in VR technology, Pimax has released a series of […]

MapAI Gains $1.3 Million to Drive Australian Geospatial Data

Today, Australian geospatial data analytics firm MapAI announced a fresh round of funding worth roughly $1.3 million. Through supporters, FrontierSI and UNSW Sydney, MapAI secured the capital to promote its generative AI features of the geospatial toolkit. Geospatial data is commonly the building block behind location-based AR experiences, such as entertainment, marketing, and construction demands. […]

Social Platforms are Running Immersive Promotions for their Own Products

Social platforms are running some big in-stream promotions for their own products this year.

Meta Shares Threads Growth Stats to Counter Reports of Bluesky’s Growth

Meta’s keen to dispel the notion that Bluesky is the cool new app.

YouTube Shares Tips on How Creators Can Align with CTV Viewing

Some pointers to help you align with the big screen viewing shift.

LinkedIn Shares Research into the Impact of B2B Influencers [Infographic]

New insights from LinkedIn into the impact of B2B influencers.

Premier League Player Takes You To The VR Soccer Pitch Next Week

Premier League Player brings an officially licensed VR soccer game to Quest next week.

Trombone Champ: Unflattened Is An Absurdly Funny VR Rhythm Game

Trombone Champ: Unflattened captures the comedic spirit of the hit rhythm game well, and it’s out now for Quest, PC VR, and PS VR2.

Aces Of Thunder Delayed To 2025 On PlayStation VR2 & Steam

Aces of Thunder, a VR aerial combat sim from the War Thunder studio, has been delayed until next year.

Here Are The Best Black Friday Sales For Quest, PC VR & PlayStation VR2 Games

With Black Friday fast approaching, discounts are emerging for Quest, PC VR, and PS VR2 games. Here’s what we’ve seen so far.