Sony Fills Patent for Playstation VR Controllers

Last week, documents emerged showing that Japanese technology firm Sony Interactive Entertainment had filled a patent for an improved virtual reality (VR) controller. Sony has built its latest controller for the highly-anticipated PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR2), the follow-up to the firm’s initial consumer-grade PSVR hardware. The latest iteration improves Sony’s previous VR controller by enhancing […]

Taqtile Adds AR Manifest Support for Apple iPads

US mixed reality firm Taqtile has boosted support for its Manifest platform for use on the Apple iPad, the company announced on Thursday. The move to back Apple’s top-selling tablets will allow frontline workers and businesses to use Manifest across additional devices, the company explained in a statement. Manifest’s upgraded spatial computing tools, enhanced content […]

Michigan University, GigXR Build XR Medical Trainer

This month, the University of Michigan and GigXR, a global provider of extended reality (XR) healthcare training solutions, partnered to create the ‘XR Procedure Training Suite’ medical training hub. The training suite uses digital humans as patients, displays informative user interface (UI) pop-ups, and instructs medical students with interactive, lifelike, and immersive procedures. GigXR’s solution […]

5 Instagram Ad Techniques That Convert

Want to get more traction from your Instagram ads? Wondering what tactics have the most impact? To learn five unique Instagram ad techniques that really work, I interview Courtney Tarrant. You’ll discover how to adjust your message, optimize placement, and leverage high-performing organic posts in your campaigns.

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Snapchat Launches ‘Acts of Kindness’ Initiative to Boost Spotlight Take-Up

Snapchat’s looking to boost interest in its TikTok-like Spotlight option, via a new positivity-focused initiative.

Meta Launches Personalized Year in Review Features on Facebook and Instagram

The features provide a summary of your shared experiences on the platform’s throughout the year.

Facebook Launches New Tools for Live-Stream Creators, Including Links in Streams and Additional Stream Guests

The new additions provide a range of new considerations and opportunities for live-stream creators.

Instagram’s Coming Chronological Feed May Not Work How You Expect

Instagram says that it’s bringing back the reverse chronological feed. But is it really?

Horizon Worlds Beta Goes Public In US & Canada With 18+ Age Requirement

Meta’s Horizon Worlds beta is opening to anyone in the US and Canada, with an 18+ age requirement.

More details here!

After The Fall Review Discussion And Ultrawings 2 on Quest 2 – VR Gamescast

Is After The Fall this holiday’s VR blockbuster? And is Ultrawings 2 the first game to look out for in 2022?

Find out in the VR Gamescast, live today at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm UK!