Category: News from the web

News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!

News from the web

The XR Week Peek (2025.01.29): Google acquires HTC engineers, Meta plans to release Oakley smartglasses, and more!

5 months ago
InternetNews

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! May the year of the snake bring you joy, happiness, money, success, love, and a lot of XR headsets! And if you are someone that celebrates this festivity, I wish you to spend some quality time with the people you love… and eat a lot of food ?  I’m literally swamped with […]

The post The XR Week Peek (2025.01.29): Google acquires HTC engineers, Meta plans to release Oakley smartglasses, and more! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

News from the web

‘Demeo’ Studio Announces Official Dungeons & Dragons Version of Hit VR Tabletop Strategy Game

5 months ago
InternetNews

Resolution Games, the studio behind XR fantasy board game Demeo (2021), announced they’re releasing a Dungeons & Dragons game in the same vein, called DEMEO X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BATTLEMARKED. Demeo was already pretty D&D-esque when it launched on VR headsets in 2021, but now Resolution Games, in partnership with D&D creator Wizards of the Coast, […]

The post ‘Demeo’ Studio Announces Official Dungeons & Dragons Version of Hit VR Tabletop Strategy Game appeared first on Road to VR.

News from the web

VR Veteran Fast Travel Games Announces Layoffs, Citing Lower Than Expected Sales in 2024

5 months ago
InternetNews

Fast Travel Games, the Stockholm-based developer and publisher behind a host of VR titles, announced they’re laying off 30 employees, which the VR veteran studio says is a direct result of lower-than-expected sales in 2024. The studio says affected include publishing, marketing and admin positions, noting however the studio as a whole will be impacted […]

The post VR Veteran Fast Travel Games Announces Layoffs, Citing Lower Than Expected Sales in 2024 appeared first on Road to VR.

News from the web

VR Publisher VRAL Acquires 30% Stake in Studio Behind VR Shooter ‘EXOSHOCK’

5 months ago
InternetNews

Miami-based VR publisher VRAL Games announced it’s acquired a 30% stake in PolarityOne, a Seattle-based indie studio developing the upcoming co-op VR shooter EXOSHOCK. The studios say the investment aligns with VRAL Games’ strategy to expand its presence in immersive gaming, leaving PolarityOne to operate independently with publishing support from VRAL. “We believe PolarityOne is among the […]

The post VR Publisher VRAL Acquires 30% Stake in Studio Behind VR Shooter ‘EXOSHOCK’ appeared first on Road to VR.

News from the web

‘Path of Fury’ Preview – A VR Beat-’Em-Up That Packs a Nostalgic Punch

5 months ago
InternetNews

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower is an upcoming combat sim that’s all about punching your way through gangsters while making a one-way trip through the ’80s-inspired underworld. We went hands-on with the first two levels ahead of its March 13th release on Quest, so read on to find out more. I grew […]

The post ‘Path of Fury’ Preview – A VR Beat-’Em-Up That Packs a Nostalgic Punch appeared first on Road to VR.

News from the web

Crew Ready for Thursday Spacewalk, Keeps Up Space Agriculture Research

5 months ago
InternetNews
The Expedition 72 crew members have completed preparations for a science and maintenance spacewalk scheduled for Thursday. Space agriculture, Earth observations, and lab maintenance rounded out the day for the International Space Station residents. Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts who are scheduled to begin a spacewalk at 8 a.m. …
News from the web

XR All-Stars 2025 Champions Another Year of XR Excellence

5 months ago
InternetNews
In 2025, XR Today is excited to launch the XR All-Stars initiative for its second year. This initiative highlights and celebrates the top contributors, innovators, and influencers in the XR industry. Last year, the XR All-Stars kick-off saw industry-wide interest, in turn compiling some of the best and brightest minds the AR/VR/MR market has to […]
News from the web

Meta Quest Customization Options: Tailoring VR for Your Business Needs

5 months ago
InternetNews
For companies investing in extended reality solutions, there are plenty of reasons why Meta’s Quest ecosystem stands out. Meta’s devices and software are easy to use, powerful, and affordable. But, even more importantly, Meta Quest customization options mean you can tailor your experience to your business needs. With Meta, companies can modify everything from their […]
News from the web

Evaluating Meta Quest for Enterprise Use: Features and Applications to Know

5 months ago
InternetNews
If you’re a business leader ready to embrace the benefits of extended reality for enterprise use cases, evaluating Meta Quest solutions can be tricky. You probably already know that Meta is one of the most successful XR vendors worldwide. In fact, in 2024, the company captured more than 70% of the VR/AR market share. But […]
News from the web

Meta Quest Comparison: Meta Quest vs the Competitors

5 months ago
InternetNews
Looking for a Meta Quest comparison guide to help you decide whether the Quest ecosystem is really the best option for your business? We’re here to help. Extended reality is taking the enterprise landscape by storm. Analysts suggest that XR technologies could even unlock $1.5 trillion in value for the global economy by 2030 – […]