Four of the seven Expedition 72 crew members aboard the International Space Station had a light duty day on Monday awaiting a space delivery due to arrive Tuesday morning. However, there was still time aboard the orbital outpost for a heart health study, DNA research, spacesuit work, and more. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with …
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Snapchat Launches Snapchat+ Gift Cards in Retail Stores
Snapchat’s making another seasonal push on Snapchat+ subscriptions.
Instagram Adds DM Filters to Assist Creators
This could make it easier for creators to stay across their DM queries.
Kuo Claims The Cheaper Apple Vision Headset Is Delayed “Beyond 2027”
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the cheaper Apple Vision headset that was reportedly planned for 2025 is now delayed “beyond 2027”.
Apple Will Sell A Top Strap For Vision Pro Solo Knit Band From Belkin
Apple’s online store now lists a $50 top strap for Vision Pro’s Solo Knit Band, made by Belkin.
SpaceX Dragon Redocks to Station Before Next Cargo Mission
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with Expedition 72 crew members NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, autonomously redocked with the space-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at 7:25 a.m. EST. The port relocation frees up Harmony’s forward-facing port for the 31st SpaceX commercial resupply services …
SpaceX Dragon Undocks for Short Ride to New Port
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with Expedition 72 crew members NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, undocked from the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at 6:35 a.m. EST, to autonomously redock with the module’s space-facing port. Redocking is planned at 7:18 a.m. NASA coverage …
ICYMI This Week: Asgard’s Wrath 2, Strike Rush, Doom 3 & More
We’re back with another weekly VR news round-up, featuring the biggest XR news stories and more.
VR Is Changing War & Sex, Why Are We Still Acting Like It Is Just A Game?
VR is changing society in places we don’t talk about in public much.
Quest v71 Brings Design Refresh, AI Audio To Expression, Smoother Passthrough, And More
Quest v71 is a huge update, bringing a design refresh, smoother passthrough, AI Audio to Expression, and much more.
See all the changes here.
Hands-on: Shiftall MeganeX Superlight Packs a Wishlist of Ergonomics Into a Tiny Package
Japan-based Shiftall is the latest company making an effort to deliver an ultra-compact VR headset for enthusiasts who are willing to spend big on maximizing their PC VR experience. Despite the tiny package, the MeganeX Superlight headset still manages to deliver the optical adjustments that should be standard for every headset. Though undoubtedly expensive, the […]
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Cornerstone, Meta Partner To Deliver AI-Powered Immersive Learning
Cornerstone and Meta have announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered immersive learning. Cornerstone, a provider of workforce agility solutions, has joined forces with Meta to enhance immersive learning and extended reality (XR) capabilities powered by AI. Announced as part of Meta Innovation Day, this partnership aims to democratise immersive learning within the enterprise space. […]
Bigscreen Beyond VR Review: Big Experience, Tiny Headset
Is the Bigscreen beyond VR headset the future of extended reality? I’ve tried out countless XR headsets in the last couple of years, and while they all have their own unique pros and cons to consider they almost always share one consistent downside: size. Sure, options like the Apple Vision Pro might look sleeker than […]
How to Use Travel Mode on Meta Quest 3 Headsets
Want to know more about Travel Mode on Meta Quest headsets? This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know. The Meta Quest 3 is easily one of the most popular extended reality headsets around today. It promises an exceptional virtual and mixed-reality experience at a reasonably affordable price. But it’s not just […]
Big XR News from Meta, Samsung, HTC VIVE, PICO
As the dust settles after Meta Connect 2024, AWE EU captured headlines by bringing together leading XR companies to showcase the latest innovations in the immersive technology market. Simultaneously, major Q3 earnings calls were held, highlighting the current state of XR in 2024. Overall, the industry was optimistic. Recently, Meta has reported success with its […]
TikTok Launches Updated ‘TikTok Academy’ Marketing Education Platform
Improved courses to help you up your TikTok marketing approach.
TikTok Shares Update on Its Efforts To Separate EU User Data
TikTok’s looking to reassure EU officials on data separation.
WhatsApp Adds Custom Chat ‘Lists’ To Help Manage Conversations
The evolution of WhatsApp’s Chat Filters.
Mannequin Adds Deathmatch Mode To The Hide-And-Seek VR FPS
Mannequin, the hide-and-seek VR multiplayer game, added a Deathmatch Mode in its latest update on Quest and Steam.
Bridge Constructor Studio Brings The Chaotic Puzzle Game To Quest This December
Bridge Constructor Studio is a new VR entry for the long-running puzzle series, bringing new chaos to Quest this December.
My experience at AWE Europe and a comparison with the US chapter
I’ve just come home after my trip to Vienna to attend AWE Europe. Many people asked me about my experience with the event and especially what are its differences with the US version, so I thought it could be worth writing a little post about it. AWE is one of the best XR events out […]
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Week Wraps with Dragon Preps and Life Science
Four Expedition 72 crew members are preparing take a short ride to a different International Space Station port this weekend to make way for an upcoming cargo mission. In the meantime, the orbital residents wrapped up the workweek with life science experiments and lab maintenance. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov reviewed …
Crew Preps for Dragon Missions While Staying Busy with Space Research
The Expedition 72 crew is getting ready for a pair of missions next week to relocate a Dragon spacecraft to a new port then receive a new Dragon cargo delivery. The seven International Space Station residents also continued a host of space biology studies while maintaining the upkeep of the orbital lab on Thursday. NASA …
Why Zuckerberg is Increasing Investment into a Multi-Billion Dollar Haemorrhaging Reality Labs Division
This week, Meta revealed its Q3 performance during its quarter-public earnings call. During the session, the leading XR and social technologies firm highlighted general operational success, with Q3 total revenue reaching $40.6 billion, up roughly 19%. Meta’s total expenses also increased by 14% to $23.2 billion, and the cost of revenue increased by 19% due […]