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‘Wall Town Wonders’ Review – Maybe a Little Too Casual for Today’s Mixed Reality

12 months ago
InternetNews

Wall Town Wonders feels like a casual game from the future, when all-day AR glasses are the norm, and you can manage your growing town of tiny Sim-like inhabitants as they fly around your room in hot air balloons and live out their tiny lives as you live out yours. While visually captivating, the depth of […]

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Immunity, Botany Studies Wrap Week Before Cargo Mission Arrives Saturday

12 months ago
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The Expedition 72 crew members continued studying how the human immune system responds to weightlessness while also setting up space botany and exercise hardware at the end of the week. Meanwhile, a cargo craft is on its way to resupply the International Space Station on Saturday. Three NASA astronauts worked throughout Friday processing cell samples …
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Space Delivery on its Way to Station, Crew Keeps Up Advanced Research

12 months ago
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The Progress 90 cargo craft is orbiting Earth and on its way to resupply the International Space Station after its launch Thursday morning. In the meantime, the Expedition 72 crew continued exploring space immunity and a host of other research topics while servicing spacesuits on Thursday. The Progress lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at …
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Vuzix Joins the Consumer AR Smart Glasses Race

12 months ago
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AR smart glasses vendor Vuzix is again in the news this week. Following its recent Microsoft certification, the storied XR firm is entering the consumer smart glasses market after a seasoned period working exclusively in the business sector. The news comes as interest in consumer smart glasses rises, thanks to firms like Meta broadening the […]
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Meta Doubles Down on AI-Ready Ray Ban AR Smart Glasses Following EU Sales Success

12 months ago
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This week, Meta announced the rollout of its AI framework across its Ray-Ban Meta AR-lite smart glasses in EU regions, following an initial reveal at Connect 2024.   Meta first debuted the features in the US, Canada, and Australia. However, recent news shows an urgency to introduce AI features to more customers in France, Italy, […]
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LinkedIn’s Phasing Out its Dedicated Live Audio Events

12 months ago
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Now more audio events on LinkedIn.

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Australia Pushes Ahead with Teen Social Media Ban

12 months ago
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Australia is looking to ban all teens under the age of 16 from using social media apps.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Note Transcripts

12 months ago
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A handy new option for your WhatsApp interactions.

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X Shares Holiday Shopping Engagement Stats

12 months ago
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Some new insights to get you thinking about the potential of X ads.

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Ember Souls Review: An Uneven Trek

12 months ago
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Despite showing potential with its parkour platforming, Ember Souls is hampered by uneven game design and poor performance.
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The Thrill Of The Fight 2 Multiplayer Out Now In Early Access On Quest

12 months ago
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Multiplayer is now available in early access for The Thrill of the Fight 2 on Quest.
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Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

12 months ago
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Yesterday I was visiting Varjo and I had the opportunity to try the Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition. I came out impressed by the clarity of its passthrough and I want to tell you why in this short article. My visit to Varjo I’m currently in Helsinki to attend MatchXR and of course, I decided to […]

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‘Thrill of the Fight 2’ Brings Multiplayer Boxing Action to Quest Today, Now in Early Access

12 months ago
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Halfbrick Studios and The Thrill of the Fight (2016) original creator Ian Fitz today released the long-awaited sequel to the popular boxing sim, available now on Quest in Early Access. A fully-reimagined sequel to the original game, The Thrill of the Fight 2 is now live on Quest headsets, including Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest […]

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New Mode in ‘Gorilla Tag’ & $2.6M Investment in ‘Digigods’ Cements UGC as Crucial Social VR Feature

12 months ago
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One of VR’s biggest hits, Gorilla Tag, is expanding a previously tested level creation mode and making it a permanent part of the game. The so-called ‘Monke Blocks’ allow friends to build together and then play inside of their shared creations. Meanwhile, the studio behind the up-and-coming Digigods social VR game recently snagged a $2.6 million investment. […]

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Progress Cargo Spacecraft Launches; Headed for a Saturday Docking

12 months ago
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The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 90 spacecraft is safely in orbit headed for the International Space Station following a launch at 7:22 a.m. EST (5:22 p.m. Baikonur time) Thursday, Nov. 21, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After a two-day in-orbit journey to the station, the spacecraft will automatically dock to the …
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Progress Cargo Spacecraft Launching to Station Live on NASA+

12 months ago
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NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+ and the agency’s website. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media. The unpiloted Progress 90 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 7:22 a.m. EST (5:22 p.m. Baikonur time) Thursday, Nov. 21, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. …
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Vuzix AR Smart Glasses Gain Microsoft Intune Integration

12 months ago
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This week, enterprise-grade AR smart glasses vendor Vuzix announced the integration of Microsoft’s Intune, a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) service, to help businesses deploy hardware across a workforce.  Vuzix is integrating Microsoft’s MDM service into its M-series of AR smart glasses, gaining official certification from the Itune provider in a bid to support scaling […]
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University of Hong Kong Harnesses Immersive Tech in Archaeology

12 months ago
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Archaeologists at the University of Hong Kong are utilising 3D immersive technologies for excavations of ancient sites. University of Oxford Host XR Event to Boost Commercial Investment and Partnerships Why is the University of Canterbury Developing a Virtual Infant Solution? University of Miami Builds an Educational Metaverse with ENGAGE The technologies, which include the use […]
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TeamViewer Gains Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI Integrations – Ignite 2024

12 months ago
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This week at Ignite 2024, TeamViewer, an XR remote guidance service provider, introduced new AI features via the Microsoft technology portfolio, including Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI infrastructure integrations.  The Microsoft-powered ‘AI Session‘ features allow TeamViewer users to create comprehensive summaries of remote guidance/support sessions, leading to profound insights related to commonplace frontline procedures covering […]
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YouTube Launches the First Stage of its ‘Hype’ Creator Amplification Option

12 months ago
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Hype will enable users to highlight emerging creators in the app.

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TikTok Expands Online Safety Education Program with PTA

12 months ago
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An expansion of TikTok’s safety education push.

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LinkedIn Shares Data-Backed Ad Tips

12 months ago
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Some helpful insights into what resonates on LinkedIn. 

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Meta Adds Video Calling Updates, Including HD Video Calls

12 months ago
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New updates for Meta’s video calling options, just in time for the holidays.

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Bounce Arcade Review: A Stellar Pinball Game That Needs Better Cabinets

12 months ago
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Bounce Arcade offers a novel take on VR pinball with strong controls, though it’s let down by an uneven cabinet selection.
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Synth Riders Overhauls User Interface In Latest Update

12 months ago
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Synth Riders overhauls its user interface across most platforms in today’s update.