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Crew Preps for Spacewalk, Scans Veins and Evaluates Artificial Gravity Suit
The Expedition 66 crew continued preparing today for the first of two spacewalks set to begin next week to continue upgrading the International Space Station’s power system. Vein scans were also on Thursday’s schedule helping scientists understand how living in space affects the human body. NASA Flight Engineers Kayla Barron and Raja Chari are set …
XRA Hosts First-Ever Advisory Council Meeting
The XR Association (XRA), one of the world’s top extended reality (XR) associations, gathered some of the industry’s leading representatives for its inaugural Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC) meeting. The February event outlined the organisation’s vision for the XRAC, which included numerous targets and goals for developing best practices for the Metaverse and working […]
Magic Leap 2 Controllers Leaked ahead of Launch
In a Twitter post on Friday last week, Peter H Diamandis, Founder and Executive Chairman for XPRIZE, photographed himself wearing the currently unreleased Magic Leap 2 mixed reality (MR) headset. In the post, Diamandis holds a Magic Leap 2 controller and, until now, no details had emerged concerning the MR headset’s controller, despite the post […]
Samsung Reboots XR Plans with AR Headset, Metaverse Events
At the Mobile World Conference (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain last week, Samsung CEO, Han Jong-hee hinted at a potential augmented reality (AR) headset that supports multi-user Metaverse experiences. The exec said at the MWC as reported by the Korea Herald’s Investor, “(Metaverse-related, AR devices) are now the talk of the town, so we have buckled […]
Choosing the Right Metaverse Technology Vendor in 2022
The Metaverse is a concept gaining increasing attention in today’s digital-first world. Some estimate the value of the metaverse will soon reach the trillions, and experts believe the landscape will form the new frontier for digital transformation. It’s no wonder brands want to get involved. However, the metaverse isn’t a single technology you can buy […]
Twitter Updates Alternative Text Descriptions with New On-Image Badge and Expandable Captions
The new display will put more focus on alternative text descriptions, improving accessibility.
LinkedIn Adds New ‘Future of Skills’ Data Tool to Highlight Key Industry Trends
The interactive tool provides insights into key job skills trend shifts, which could be a valuable research option.
Meta Provides Tips to Help Women Stay Safe When Using Social Media [Infographic]
The guide provides some simple tips to help people protect their privacy, and control their online experience.
Google Announces its Marketing Live Conference for 2022
Get the latest on Google’s evolving digital ad tools at Google Marketing Live 2022.