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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
Meta Says Community Notes Will Not Be Displayed on Paid Ads
Meta’s looking to take a different approach than X has with its crowd-sourced fact-checks.
TikTok Is Available in the US Again After Trump’s Assurances
TikTok is up again after going dark for about 20 hours although it cannot currently be downloaded by new users.
Roto VR hands-on: make your chair rotate in VR!
On my last day at CES, I tried the Roto VR Explorer chair. It’s been an interesting experience, not without some flaws, but certainly one worth telling. So keep reading to discover this VR accessory! (Usual reminder: this article is a hands-on impression because I just had a few minutes with the product and it […]
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PSVR 2 Team Shooter ‘Firewall Ultra’ Gets Update to Attract Newcomers After Year-long Abandonment
Firewall Ultra (2023), the tactical team shooter, hasn’t seen an update since developer First Contact Entertainment shut down in late 2023, or just four months after the game’s release on PSVR 2. Now, Sony has dropped a patch out of the blue, tweaking incentives to get new players in… for who knows what reason. As spotted […]
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Oculus Founder Teases XR Announcement Coming “in a few weeks”, Possibly Pointing to Military-driven Headset
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is announcing something in a few weeks, which he says will prove he isn’t out of the ‘XR game’. Luckey confirmed back in June he’s building a new XR headset, although the device in question seems to be primarily “driven by military requirements” in addition to “non-military stuff,” he said at its AWE 2024 […]
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TikTok Warns US Users of ‘Temporary’ Ban Beginning Sunday
It looks like TikTok will be taking a holiday from the US.
Instagram Officially Expands Reels Length to 3 Minutes
Now you can share longer Reels, though Instagram has previously advised against it.
Human Within Is A Watershed Moment In How To Not Tell A Branching Story
Human Within promises an intriguing premise in VR on Quest, but the branching narrative significantly falters in its execution.
Instagram Will Now Show Your Friends Which Reels You’ve Liked
Seems a like a high-risk low-reward approach, but…
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Sell-Off Bill in the US
A statement issued by TikTok after the ruling was announced points to the app going dark on Sunday unless the Biden administration steps in.
XR News Round-Up – Exit Condition: One, Game Room, Track Craft & More
The XR News Round-Up is back once more and we’re highlighting the stories we initially missed, like Game Room’s recent update and Exit Condition: One’s upcoming launch.
Somnium VR1 Price Increases Bring Base Model To €3000
Somnium VR1, the European wide field of view PC VR headset, has just received a price increase for all three remaining variants, bringing the entry price to €3000.
Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida: “I’m Sorry I Was Wrong” About PlayStation VR2
Former head of PlayStation Studios Shuhei Yoshida is “sorry” for being wrong about PlayStation VR2, though described his work on the original as “the most fun I had”.
Post-Spacewalk Cleanup, Physics and Biology Research Wrap Up Week
Two NASA astronauts took a half-a-day off on Friday following a spacewalk the previous day then cleaned up spacesuit gear and held a conference with specialists on the ground. Meanwhile, science continued aboard the International Space Station as the Expedition 72 crew studied space physics and biology. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and Commander Suni Williams …
Big XR News from Samsung, Pimax, ThinkAR, Avantis Education
Following the massive week that was CES earlier this month, the XR industry is now recovering, with audiences still coming to grips with the latest news from the blockbuster event. This leads to a slight lull in news, as revealing big technology announcements so soon after CES can lead to overshadowing. At the same time, […]
Social Media Spring Cleaning [Infographic]
Some pointers on how to review and refine your brand’s social media presence.
5 Ways To Improve Your LinkedIn Marketing Efforts in 2025 [Infographic]
Some helpful pointers to inform your LinkedIn content approach.
90s Inspired VR Adventure Lovesick Is Making Its Debut On Quest This March
Lovesick, a surrealist VR adventure where you help a band stuck in an alternate reality, arrives this March on Quest.
Assetto Corsa EVO Faces Rocky Early Access Start With ‘Unplayable’ PC VR Support
Assetto Corsa EVO has officially launched on Steam Early Access, though many users are reporting it’s currently “unplayable” in VR.
Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon Smashes Onto Quest Next Month
Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon gears up for smashing hordes in a family-friendly VR co-op roguelite next month on Quest.
VR Platformer No More Rainbows Jumps Onto PlayStation VR2
No More Rainbows, a VR platformer where you can only move using your hands, is now available on PlayStation VR2.
Quest App Downloads Drop 27% Year-Over-Year as Meta Aims to Bolster Quest 3S Sales
Meta is fairly tight-lipped when it comes to detailing just how many headsets it sells, although there are a few ways to gauge the platform’s popularity, one of which is fresh downloads of its required companion app, Meta Horizon, available on Android and iOS devices. Citing data obtained by independent analyst Omdia, Game Developer (via Forbes), notes […]
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Somnium Space Announces New Pricing for VR1 Lineup, Putting Entry-level Headset North of $3,000
Somnium Space, the Czechia-based social platform creator, has raised prices on its enthusiast-grade PC VR headset, Somnium VR1, something the company says was done to “maintain the highest quality standards.” The company announced last month it was paring down the number of previously offered configurations of Somnium VR1 alongside the news that, after January 16th, 2025, it […]
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