A Roscosmos cargo craft is orbiting Earth today packed with nearly three tons of cargo to resupply the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the orbital residents stayed focused on more cargo work, space biology, and lab maintenance on Thursday. The Roscosmos Progress 89 space freighter launched at 11:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome …
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Progress Cargo Craft Headed to Station Following Successful Launch
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 89 spacecraft is headed for the International Space Station following a launch at 11:20 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 14 (8:20 a.m. Baikonur time, Thursday, Aug. 15), on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After a two-day in-orbit journey to the station, the spacecraft will automatically dock to the …
Live NASA Coverage Underway of Progress Cargo Craft Launch
NASA’s live launch coverage is underway on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app,?YouTube, and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA+ through a variety of platforms including social media. The unpiloted Progress 89 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 11:20 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 14 (8:20 a.m. Baikonur time, Thursday, Aug. 15), on a …
How Chicago is Using Spatial Audio to Power Flyover Attraction
Kraftwerk Living Technologies (KLT) chose ENCIRCLED’s IOSONO spatial audio system to help power the ‘Flyover’ simulation flight attraction in Chicago, USA. Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Spatial Audio in 2023 Conquest Pro VR: The Ideal Spatial Audio Experience? Spatial Audio: XR Today Expert Round Table The Flyover is an immersive experience of the city […]
Why did this Global Recycling Company Turn to AR-Powered Operations
Yesterday, workplace AR solutions provider Glartek highlighted its success in deploying immersive training tools with Plastic Energy, a Spanish global leader in plastic recycling. The partnership allows Plastic Energy to reduce training times, end paper use, lower errors, and enhance daily operation efficiency. Bruno Duarte, the CEO at Glartek, added: We are very excited to […]
XR Device Management Service Secures Millions to Scale VR Training
This week, extended reality mobile device and content management service ArborXR announced its gain of roughly $12 million in capital, bringing the firm’s total raised capital to more than $25 million – as of writing. The funding will help ArborXR enhance its XR device and software management solutions. Moreover, to help ArborXR scale the benefits […]
Meta Announces Improved Ad Attribution and Targeting Processes
New ways to measure the performance of your Facebook and IG ads.
X Rolls Out Advanced Analytics to Premium Subscribers
X’s new analytics dashboard looks pretty impressive.
TikTok Tests Amber Alerts in User Feeds
The initiative aims to help raise awareness of missing persons.
Fly Is Essentially Google Earth VR On Meta Quest & Apple Vision Pro
Fly is essentially Google Earth VR running standalone on Meta Quest headsets and Apple Vision Pro.
Alien: Rogue Incursion Release Date Confirmed For Quest, PSVR 2 & SteamVR
Alien: Rogue Incursion confirmed a December release on Quest, PSVR 2, and Steam.
Skydance’s Behemoth Slays Fantasy Giants In VR This November
Skydance’s Behemoth, the upcoming VR fantasy action RPG from the Saints and Sinners studio, confirmed a release date on Quest, Steam and PlayStation VR2.
By Grit Alone Wants To Be Dead Space In VR
By Grit Alone aims to be Dead Space in VR and we interviewed the studio to learn more about this upcoming action horror game.
Heavy Metal Rhythm Shooter ‘Metal: Hellsinger VR’ Release Date Announced
Metal: Hellsinger VR, a port of the unique flatscreen rhythm shooter, is getting a VR version, bringing its frenetic action and metal-heavy soundtrack to all major VR headsets. Funcom today announced that Metal: Hellsinger VR will launch on Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Quest 3 on September 26th, while the PSVR 2 and PC VR version will […]
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Crew Studies Space Effects on Humans, Plants; Managers Provide Starliner Update
Vein scans and space botany topped Wednesday’s science schedule aboard the International Space Station. Earth observations and health assessments rounded out the day’s investigations as NASA managers on the ground provided an update on Boeing’s Crew Flight Test. NASA Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson, who is celebrating her birthday to day, spent the day on …
Stem Cells, Fluid Physics on Station as Next Cargo Mission Nears Launch
Tuesday was a light duty day aboard the International Space Station for some of the crewmates as the rest of the orbital residents explored biotechnology and fluid physics while maintaining life support systems. Back on Earth, a new cargo craft stands ready to resupply the orbital outpost following the departure of another resupply spacecraft late …
Vuzix Launches M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses for Extreme Weather
Vuzin Corporation has introduced the M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit, which has been created to withstand extreme weather conditions. Vuzix AR Smart Glasses ‘Transformational’ for Surgeries Vuzix Medical Use Cases Show Value of AR Smart Glasses AR to Transform Medical Surgery, Vuzix US Survey Shows The new smart glasses kit enables a range of features, […]
Motive.io COO Speaks on XMS Platforms, GenAI, AR Smart Glasses, VR Training, and Scaling Workplace XR
The enterprise XR industry is still early in its lifespan. The headline-stealing headset technology that commonly wows audiences is only part of the overlooked overall picture. Like any at-scale enterprise solution, XR device and software deployment rely on various other systems to create a framework that allows a company to manage all aspects of an […]
Pico 4S MR Headset Leaked Ahead of Official Announcement
Recently, just after its official first tease, Bytedance-owned XR headset leader Pico faced leaks regarding its upcoming, still officially under wraps, headset. Rumours of a new Pico headset have swirled for a while now. However, forecasts appeared dimmer more recently due to layoffs and other hurdles that Pico faced. However, the firm recently teased a […]
Is this a First-Look at Meta’s New MR Headset, Ahead of Connect ’24?
Over the weekend, reports from social media platforms like Reddit and X shared images and minor details of an upcoming Quest 3s MR headset. The news comes just ahead of Meta Connect 2024 when the firm is poised to unveil more details regarding its immersive technology portfolio. According to leakers online, Meta will debut what […]
Meta Expands Profile Connections for Business Suite
An easier way to manage multiple business Pages via different accounts.
EU Commission Warns Musk Over Inflammatory Content
The EU Commission has once again warned Musk about his moderation obligations on X.
Marketers Take Note: Attention on Social Is Shifting
As social platforms shift their focus, marketers should also be considering their next move.
Universal Music Announces New Licensing Deal with Meta
The deal will facilitate new music sharing options in Meta’s apps.