US tech giant Microsoft reports Windows 11 operating system (OS) users are struggling to install its Mixed Reality (MR) app, Windows Report found on Monday. Microsoft’s Mixed Reality software development kit (SDK) is behind popular Microsoft MR products such as the HoloLens and recently updated Mesh collaboration platform. The news comes after Microsoft began rolling […]
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Epic Games Debuts Unreal Engine’s ‘Project Anywhere’
Real-time 3D (RT3D) content creation platform firm Epic Games recently announced a partnership with US tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, and 3D geospatial company Cesium to unveil a RT3D simulator for producing geospatial mapping and digital twins of key global locations. The team originally announced Project Anywhere late last year and aims to integrate the solution […]
US Military Awards SimiGon Contract for VR Trainers
SimiGon, a defence simulation and training solutions provider, announced on Tuesday it had earned a contract to provide virtual reality (VR) simulators to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The US and Israel-based firm will provide SIMbox-based F/A-18C and AH-1Z VR simulators to the USMC, it said in a statement. The solution will provide the […]
Lynx Launches Kickstarter for Powerful MR Headset
French mixed reality (MR) headset startup Lynx announced on Monday a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign to raise additional funds ahead of the February 2022 launch of its Lynx R-1 headset. The kickstarter starts today at 19:00 CEST and the campaign’s success will help ensure a quick delivery of R-1 headsets to global customers. The R-1’s […]
Instagram Retires IGTV Brand, Merges Video Feed Posts into a Single Format
The updated format will simplify Instagram’s video offerings.
Internal Documents Show Facebook Usage Among Young Users is in Steep Decline
The latest revelations from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen show that the company may be losing touch with younger audiences.
New Report Highlights the Growth of Data Hacks, and Key Concerns Among Web Users [Infographic]
When was the last time you updated your passwords? This new report could prompt you to take action on the web security front.
8 Graphic Design Trends for a Modern Marketing Strategy in 2022 [Infographic]
Ensure your website is on trend with this listing of emerging graphic design shifts.
‘Oculess’ Lets You Unlink Facebook From Your Oculus Quest 2
A sideloadable tool called ‘Oculess’ lets you unlink your Facebook account from your Oculus Quest or Quest 2.
You’ll lose access to Oculus Store apps (including Virtual Desktop) but can use SideQuest content instead.
Lynx Standalone AR-VR Headset Kickstarter Launches With $600 Price
French startup Lynx just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming standalone AR-VR hybrid headset.
The device is available for pledges above €530, equivalent to just over $600.