Google has made Google Blocks an open-source application, which it says will enable “novel and rich experiences”. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? Google and Magic Leap Form XR Partnership Google I/O 2024: The Latest XR Updates from Google Google Blocks is a 3D modelling platform for virtual reality that does […]
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Embracing Humor in Your Writing: The Funny Side of Business
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X Tests Auto Advance Mode for Video Viewing
Auto advance would enable you to watch X videos in a more leaned-back manner.
Meta Expands Reels Overlay Ads to More Brands
Meta’s providing more ways to tap into Reels for your promotions.
Meta Adds More Elements to the Threads API To Drive Engagement
Threads is expanding its API to enable third party platforms to better connect with the app.
Reddit Announces Webinar Series to Assist in Holiday Ad Planning
New info sessions to provide more insight into Reddit’s rising impact.
Meta’s HUD Glasses Reportedly Won’t Be Ray-Ban Branded As Luxottica “Balked” At The Thickness
Meta’s HUD glasses, coming next year, reportedly won’t be Ray-Ban branded or styled after EssilorLuxottica “balked” at the thickness of the frame.
Meta’s AR/VR Hardware Teams Must Reportedly Cut Spending By 20%
Meta’s AR/VR hardware teams have been told to cut spending by 20% by 2026, The Information reports.
Meta Reportedly Plans Two Quest 4 Variants For 2026, Then Quest Pro 2 In 2027
Meta plans to release Quest 4 in two variants in 2026 and then a Quest Pro 2 in 2027, The Information reports.
bHaptics TactSuit Now Works In Some PlayStation VR2 Games, Including Breachers
The bHaptics TactSuit haptic vest and Tactosy haptic armbands addon now work in some PlayStation VR2 games.
Somnium VR1 hands-on: a high-res headset for simulators
Last week I was in Prague at Somnium Connect to see the launch of the Somnium VR1 headset. I’ve also been able to try the headset for around half an hour, so I would like to tell you my first impressions about it. Does it live up to the hype? Discover it in this post! […]
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Meta Reportedly Targeting Quest 4 Launch in 2026, Vision Pro Competitor in 2027
According to a report from The Information, Meta plans to release its next flagship consumer headset, Quest 4, in 2026. Meanwhile, a Vision Pro competitor—likely Quest Pro 2—is reportedly planned for 2027. According to The Information’s Wayne Ma and Kalley Huang, Meta is planning two consumer-focused headsets for 2026. Codenamed Pismo Low and Pismo High, these are thought […]
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Meta Reportedly in Talks with Ray-Ban Maker to Deepen XR Ties via Minority Stake in Company
Meta is reportedly in talks with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica to take a minority stake in the company. The move is seen as doubling down on a partnership that created the Meta Ray-Ban smartglasses. The report, which comes from the Wall Street Journal, alleges Meta is currently considering a stake of about 5% of the Italian-French luxury […]
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‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ Follow-up Coming to Quest This Fall, Trailer Here
Corptopia Studios, developer behind VR puzzle-adventure Down the Rabbit Hole (2020), announced the release of a follow-up title that takes you back to the game’s winding chasm of enigmatic dioramas. Called Escaping Wonderland, the standalone adventure is said to arrive on Quest 2/3/Pro sometime this Fall. The studio says the follow-up “isn’t a sequel to Down […]
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Crew Explores Fluid Shifts, Hot Physics During Cargo and Household Duties
Thursday’s scientific objectives aboard the International Space Station included exploring ways to counter the effects of weightlessness on the human body and understanding how microgravity affects high-temperature physics. The two orbital crews also worked on research hardware, cargo transfers, household duties, and more throughout the workday. Expedition 71 Flight Engineers Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick …
Wednesday’s Station Research Focuses on Space Plants, Free-Flying Robotics
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 …
‘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.