Gaming has always been a prime candidate for virtual reality (VR). Even early immersive games in 2D like Minecraft and Second Life incorporated elements of the now-WIP metaverse – such as 3D avatars, world-building, and observation as gameplay. Now, as companies like Meta and Epic Games attempt to build a connected universe of virtual realities, […]
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Vive Pro Eye Review: Next-Level Eye Tracking
Making extended reality technologies like VR more accessible to the masses isn’t just about reducing the price of the technology. For VR to become a common part of our day-to-day lives, it needs to be truly transformational, immersive, and suitable for a host of use cases. This is where tools like the Vive Pro Eye […]
Instagram’s Chief Outlines the Key Areas of Focus for the App in 2022
What’s coming next for IG? More TikTok…
TikTok Leads Christmas Day Download Charts, New Markers of the Coming Metaverse Shift
Some interesting, and important trends of note in the Christmas download charts on iOS and Android.
The 10 Best Quest Games Of 2021
Meta’s newest headset had a strong year, but what were its must-play games?
Find out with our list of the Best Quest Games 2021!
Holoride details its in-car VR entertainment system and the opportunities for content creators [Exclusive]
I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Marcus Kuehne from Holoride, one of the most interesting and original XR startups
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Station Residents Wrap Up 2021 With Spacesuits and Dragon Work
The astronauts and cosmonauts of Expedition 66 worked throughout Wednesday on U.S. and Russian spacesuits. The orbital residents will also end 2021 working on life science and cargo operations aboard the International Space Station. Among the 6,500 pounds of cargo delivered aboard the SpaceX Cargo Dragon on Dec. 22 were a U.S. spacesuit and other …
HoloLens 2 vs Oculus Quest 2: Which is Best?
HoloLens 2 vs Oculus Quest 2: which headset is better for your business? Figuring out which extended reality hardware you should be investing in these days isn’t as simple as it seems. As companies continue to embrace XR at an incredible rate to engage and empower employees, the number of options on the market continues […]
The Music Industry in the Metaverse: Re-Energised Revenue Streams
When Epic Games hosted Travis Scott on its popular battle-royale video game Fortnite, over 12 million players left their virtual battle stations to attend the concert. They saw a digital avatar of Travis Scott perform in familiar locations across the game while the audience launched into outer space. It was among the most large-scale events […]
Why Are Photographic Avatars Vital for Work in the Metaverse?
The notion of the metaverse opens up all-new possibilities in communication and collaboration, especially now after the pandemic. When we first switched to remote work in 2020, video calls and conferences seemed the best possible option – but gradually cracks are beginning to appear. Research suggests that Zoom fatigue is taking its toll due to […]