On Wednesday, space plants and free-flying robotics dominated the science schedule aboard the International Space Station. Orbital plumbing, cargo packing, and an emergency drill rounded out the day for the nine crew members living aboard the orbital outpost. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams of Boeing’s Crew Flight Test continued exploring ways to effectively …
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‘Escaping Wonderland’ Continues the ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ Saga on Meta Quest VR
This fall, developer Cortopia Studios returns with a sequel (of sorts) to Down the Rabbit Hole called Escaping Wonderland—and preorders are available now!…
The Latest Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Smash Sales Expectations
The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have improved on the sales of its previous version since its release in October last year. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Stylish Immersion Meta Upgrades Ray-Ban Stories with WhatsApp Support Meta Expands Ray-Ban Stories, Adds Shipping Regions Ray-Ban Meta improves upon the previous generation with the addition of Meta […]
VIVERSE Expands Access to Polygon Streaming
VIVERSE has launched a new standalone service that will make it possible for users outside the VIVERSE to access its Polygon streaming technology. HTC VIVE Discusses XR’s “Impact” on the Financial Sector 82% of Financial Sector Businesses to Adopt XR in the Next 5 Years, HTC VIVE Report Finds HTC Boosts Developer VIVEPORT Revenue Share […]
Exploring Quest 3 and Vision Pro Growth Rates
Watch on YouTube. XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts Jay Wright, CEO and Co-Founder of Campfire. In this session, we discuss how Campfire is leveraging current headset growth rates to distribute its workplace solution. We also ponder the questions: What does the Campfire Meta Quest growth rate represent? What is the difference between developing on Meta’s […]
Liverpool Public Invited to VR Walkthrough of £100m Baltic Merseyrail Construction Project
This week, Liverpool’s Mayor Steve Rotheram hosted a showcase event at the Baltic Triangle to highlight how the city is leveraging VR technology to advance the £100m Baltic Merseyrail construction project. Rotheram said: Our plans for Liverpool Baltic station demonstrate our ambitions for the future of our network, with this virtual walkthrough showcasing the level […]
Meta’s Testing AI Comment Summaries on Facebook
Meta’s got another way to get you using its AI features, whether you like them or not.
Elon Musk Plans To Move X HQ Out of San Francisco
Musk is unhappy with recent law changes in California.
Instagram Experiments With Super Likes for Stories
A new way to show extra interest in Stories content?
Threads Is Testing a Media Re-Share Option That Credits Creators
This could prompt more users to re-share with credit.
Sweet Surrender Reflects On Its History, Next Updates & More
What drives a VR studio to keep updating games years after launch? With Sweet Surrender’s free Update 11 incoming, we interviewed Salmi Games to learn more.
No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 Delivers A Universal Refresh On PSVR 2 & PC VR
No Man’s Sky receives a “complete refresh” of its universe with the ‘Worlds Part 1’ update, available today on PSVR 2 and PC VR.
Netflix Discontinues Quest App Following Browser Streaming Quality Bump
Netflix has pulled its video streaming app from the Quest content store. As first reported by UploadVR, the long-neglected Netflix app for Quest is now gone from the store. If you already downloaded the app before then, you’ll find it no longer works. That doesn’t mean you can’t watch Netflix on Quest though. The streaming giant recently […]
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Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software
Google announced that Blocks, the 3D asset creation tool released for VR in 2017, is following in the footsteps of Tilt Brush by going open source. Google announced the news in a blogpost, noting that development of Open Blocks is following the example put forth by Open Brush, a version of Google’s Tilt Brush XR creation tool which was open sourced in 2021. […]
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The Best Prime Day Sales for Quest 2 & Quest 3
It’s Prime Day which means Amazon Prime members get access to exclusive sales through July 17th. Heaps of Quest 2 and Quest 3 accessories are on sale and here you’ll find our top picks. Quest 3 on Sale During Prime Day This one is actually just a coincidence rather than an exclusive Prime Day sale […]
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Space Plants, Healthy Humans Top Tuesday’s Research on Station
Space agriculture and human research operations were the prime science activities aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The four NASA astronauts and three Roscosmos cosmonauts representing Expedition 71 and the two NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts also participated in a variety of cargo activities and lab maintenance aboard the orbiting lab. NASA astronauts …
Embracing Co-Design at Meta: Building a More Inclusive Future Together
Building products that serve everyone is at the heart of our mission, and the best products are built by working alongside the communities we serve….
Meta Horizon Worlds v171 Release Notes
Meta Horizon Worlds v171 is here! This week we’re kicking off Summer Carnival ?? and rolling out a few quality of life improvements, including updates…
Highlighting Excellence: XR Awards 2024 and the ‘Best Virtual Reality Solution’
The XR Awards 2024 once again brought together the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the extended reality (XR) industry. Among the standout categories was the ‘Best Virtual Reality Solution’, which recognized the most impactful and effective VR technologies that are enhancing lives and delivering measurable value. The Finalists This year, the finalists for […]
Smart Glasses Banned for Japan Uni Entrance Exams
The National Center for University Entrance Examinations in Japan has banned use of smart glasses, smartwatches, and study timers. Will this Smart Glasses Vendor Enhance Healthcare Collaboration? Will AR Smart Glasses Over Take VR Headsets? Meta’s Zuckerberg Reveals Info on New AR Smart Glasses and Neural Interface Wristbands Smart glasses and smartwatches have built-in photography […]
Will this Smart Glasses Vendor Enhance Healthcare Collaboration?
This week, leading smart glasses vendor Vuzix announced an official partnership with SimplyVideo to enhance remote training capabilities. The partnership allows M400 smart glasses users to leverage real-time video streaming to share their working environment and tasks with other experts for assistance. Vuzix sees excellent value in the SimplyVideo integration for professionals in sectors such […]
An Overview of the Modern TV Viewing Landscape [Infographic]
The modern media consumption landscape is changing.
X Reports New Record High in Usage
X owner Elon Musk says X has reached a new high in cumulative user seconds.
YouTube Tests Community Spaces To Drive Fan Engagement
YouTube’s looking to expand its social elements once again.