The 11-member Expedition 72 crew wrapped up the workweek with light science duties and standard housekeeping tasks aboard the International Space Station. Meanwhile, four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission continue preparing for their return to Earth. Most of the orbiting crew had a light duty day with research taking a back seat to orbital …
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AI-Powered Virtual Avatar Companion Training Comes to Businesses
Cornerstone OnDemand has introduced a new generative AI tool called Immerse Companion. The AI-based platform’s proprietary technology provides real-time learning experiences with virtual human companions through role-play, coaching, and mentoring sessions. Immerse Companion is a talent development tool, which enables employees to practice conversations, such as high-pressure negotiations, and receive tailored career advice. It helps […]
23,000 Emirates Cabin Crew Professionals to Undergo Airbus and Boeing VR Training
Virtual reality training has the unique ability to replicate a working environment as a fully immersive training simulation, separating trainees from their surroundings and allowing them to focus on the XR procedures at hand. This allows trainees to gain valuable skills without risking their safety, causing equipment damage, or shutting down working environments for […]
Meta’s Working with Hollywood Filmmakers to Develop its Text-to-Video Tool
Meta’s refining its test-to-video models with the help of Hollywood.
Meta Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion Scammers
Sextortion reports have increased by 300% in the last three years.
X Moves to the Next Stage of Diluting the Power of Blocking
Elon Musk hates blocking, and he’s going to do something about it.
Phasmophobia Gets PlayStation VR2 Early Access Launch In Two Weeks
Phasmophobia reaches PlayStation VR2 in less than two weeks with an early access launch, just in time for Halloween.
Arizona Sunshine Remake Review – Proof You Can’t Keep a Good Zombie Down
Vertigo Games has reanimated its break-out hit with Arizona Sunshine Remake, offering an engaging zombie shooter that comes recommended. Our full review.
Motorola Phones Will Soon Be Usable In VR On Quest’s Horizon OS
Motorola phone owners will soon be able to wirelessly see and use their device in VR on Quest’s Horizon OS.
DIG VR Delayed To Not Clash With Batman: Arkham Shadow
DIG VR is being delayed to not clash with Batman: Arkham Shadow’s impending release.
Gracia on Quest 3 review: a promising volumetric content platform
After having tried Meta Horizon Hyperscape and loved the realism it provides in its reconstructed scenes, many people suggested I also try Gracia, another similar platform. And guess what? I’ve tried it and reviewed it. Gracia Gracia is a platform that hosts volumetric content, that is content that has been scanned and then reconstructed digitally […]
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‘Dig VR’ Delays Quest Launch in Fear of Being Steamrolled by ‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’
Every game developer fears the dreaded ‘launch day flop’, which is doubly worse when the game is actually good but being ignored because of poor timing. That’s what Dig VR developer Just Add Water and publisher Wired Productions are trying to avoid, as the big digger sim was previously scheduled to arrive just two days after […]
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‘Skydance’s Behemoth’ Gets First Quest 3 Trailer Ahead of December Release
Skydance’s Behemoth is coming to all major VR headsets in December, promising to be one of the biggest VR game releases this year. Now we got a peek at the game running on Quest 3, and it’s really looking the part. Initially targeting a November 14th release, developer Skydance Games announced last month that it was […]
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Space Medicine, Lab Upkeep Top Thursday’s Station Schedule
Space medicine, spacesuits, and eye checks filled the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. Cargo operations and life support maintenance rounded out the day as the Expedition 72 crew awaits the departure of four crewmates. Scientists are continually using the orbiting lab’s microgravity environment to explore new phenomena not possible on Earth to …
The Greatest Threats and Opportunities for XR in the Next 12 Months
The State of XR 2024 report, recently released by XR Today, consolidates expert insights and data from leaders in the immersive technology industry. The report indicates that while VR/MR headsets and AR smart glasses have not yet achieved widespread use, software and hardware adoption rates are steadily increasing. Professionals worldwide, particularly in the US (25%), […]
AES ’24: Taqtile, Hololight Showcase Flexible AR-Instructional Platform
This week at the Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES) in Dallas, the world’s leading enterprise-focused XR brands and leaders are uniting to showcase the latest AR/VR/MR innovations that are changing workplaces today and tomorrow. At the event, two veteran XR firms showcased a collaboration to boost immersive workflows for frontline workers. Taqtile and Hololight announced a […]
XPANCEO Showcases AR Smart Contact Lens at GITEX Global 2024
Recently, XPANCEO gave a glimpse into the future of XR wearables by showing another set of AR smart contact lens prototypes at GITEX Global 2024, following a heightened 2024 presence at technology shows worldwide. The Dubai-based XR technology innovators are not creating products for use today, instead creating a future-facing precedent for transparent immersive hardware […]
EU Commission Confirms That X Doesn’t Qualify as Key Business Platform
The Commission has ruled that X is not a “gatekeeper” platform.
YouTube Clarifies Shorts Changes, Expands Sponsored Content Tags
The latest round of updates from YouTube HQ.
Snapchat Shares Insights into India’s Gen Z Audience
New insights into the spending habits of Gen Z in India.
YouTube Tests AI-Powered Comment Reply Suggestions
AI suggestions for when you don’t know what to say.
Maestro Review: Hitting A High Note With Hand Tracking On Quest
Maestro ambitiously redefines VR rhythm gaming, focused on real-world orchestra management techniques using Quest’s hand tracking.
Quest 3S Is The Top Selling Device In Amazon’s Video Games Category
Quest 3S is currently the top selling device in the Video Games category of Amazon, and Quest 3 is third.
Oculus Go Narrative Strategy Game Augmented Empire Returns Next Month On Quest
Augmented Empire revives the Oculus Go narrative strategy game next month with mixed reality support on Quest, and we went hands-on.