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Hand Tracking + MR for Richer Immersion: A New Twist on ‘Demeo’
Thanks to the hand tracking and mixed reality features of Quest 2, 3, and Pro, the gameplay of Demeo is more immersive than ever before,…
ICYMI This Week: Drums Rock, Sky Climb, Riff XR, F1 24 & More
Need a rundown on this week’s biggest VR news? We’re back with our latest roundup, featuring a few stories you may have missed.
Quest Sleeper Hit ‘Yeeps’ Reveals Player Population, Talks Past & Future of the Studio
Yeeps: Hide and Seek is an App Lab sleeper hit that the developers say reached 360,000 monthly-active users, even before its debut on the main Quest store this week. Speaking to Road to VR, the studio shares the impetus of the project and where it’s headed next. Created by Trass Games, Yeeps: Hide and Seek was […]
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New Look, New Name: Introducing the Meta Horizon Mobile App
We’ve been improving our mobile app so you can explore worlds right from your phone, stay up to date on the latest and greatest MR…
What is Gaussian Splatting and What Does it Mean for XR?
Gaussian splatting is an exciting new rasterization technique gaining significant attention in the extended reality landscape. It enables 3D reconstruction and rendering in virtual environments. Often, it’s described as an alternative to NeRF (we’ll look at how they compare in a moment). The concept of Gaussian splatting has only recently begun to emerge in the […]
How to Compare Extended Reality AI Solutions
It may seem like generative AI has stolen the spotlight from the metaverse and extended reality technologies for tech enthusiasts. However, there’s actually a significant symbiotic relationship between extended reality, AI solutions, and machine learning. Generative AI, in particular, is helping to accelerate development cycles in the XR world. It’s helping companies to create more […]
Meta In Talks to Acquire Stake in Ray-Ban Owner EssilorLuxottica, Sources
Meta is widely reported to be in talks to purchase a five percent stake in Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica. According to calculations by Reuters based on LSEG data, the stake could be worth $4.73 billion based on an overall company valuation of over $94 billion. The Italian-French multinational corporation and owner of Ray-Ban, EssilorLuxottica, is already […]
6 Reasons to Invest in Generative AI in XR in 2024
The adoption of extended reality (XR) solutions is increasing incredibly. Consumers and enterprise users leverage the metaverse, virtual, augmented, and mixed reality for entertainment, training, collaboration, and more. With AI in XR, the companies and developers designing these immersive experiences can build more realistic, engaging scenarios while reducing development costs and complexity. Generative AI, in […]
X Will Allow Users To Request a Community Note on Posts
Another way to help dispel misinformation and false reports in the app.
Meta Suspends AI Development in EU and Brazil Over Data Usage Concerns
Meta’s latest policy changes relating to AI have raised questions in some regions.
TikTok Partners with DistroKid to Help Emerging Musicians
A new way for TikTok to guide emerging artists into the app.
Snap Launches Sports Network To Cover Niche Events
Get ready to delve into hobby horsing, professional pillow fighting, and more.
Quest Phone App Being Rebranded To Meta Horizon Following Recent Redesign
The Meta Quest smartphone app is being rebranded to Meta Horizon next week.
It comes after the app recently got a new design and performance improvements.
New Hot Air Balloons Apple Immersive Video Out Now On Apple Vision Pro In The US
A new Hot Air Balloons immersive video is now available for US Apple Vision Pro owners to watch.
It takes you on “a stunning journey above Turkey’s iconic rock formations”.
Scrapped Deadly Premonition VR Demo Was Tested During The Sequel’s Development
A Deadly Premonition VR demo was tested and scrapped, though SWERY expressed interest in creating a VR adaptation “if given the chance.”
Tiny Archers Takes Aim On Quest With Smart Bow Accessory Support
Tiny Archers, a VR fantasy tower defense game that supports a hardware smart bow, received its full release on Quest, Pico and PC VR.
High-flying Co-op Adventure ‘Windlands 2’ is Finally Coming to PSVR 2 Next Week
Windlands 2 (2018), the co-op platforming adventure from Psytec Games, is finally making its way to PSVR 2 next week. Both the original Windlands (2016) and Windlands 2 have been available on the original PSVR for years now, but come July 25th, PSVR 2 players are going to get a chance to step into the high-flying combat platformer. […]
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Apple Unveils New Immersive Video Series and Films Coming to Vision Pro
Apple is launching a new slate of immersive video content for Vision Pro using Apple Immersive Video, a 180-degree video format combining 8K 3D video and spatial audio for immersive experiences. Premiering on July 18th is Boundless, which features unique travel adventures, starting with a hot air balloon journey over Cappadocia, Türkiye—the episode suitably named […]
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Crewmates Off-Duty on Station as Cosmonauts Work Cargo and Lab Upkeep
It was an off-duty day at the end of the week for most of the crew members aboard the International Space Station. The astronauts and cosmonauts relaxed most of Friday with time set aside for their daily workouts, light household duties, and public affairs activities. Two cosmonauts representing Expedition 71, Commander Oleg Kononenko and Fight …
Campfire CEO Speaks on Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Open-Source Development, and Immersive Collaboration
Campfire recently announced the upcoming launch of its enterprise XR software for Apple Vision Pro headsets. This news comes after the company experienced a significant increase in user numbers on the Meta Quest 3. Campfire points out that the rapid growth of its MR application on Meta Quest 3 reflects a strong demand for virtual […]
XR All-Stars: Leaders Name Their Business Heroes
As part of our inaugural XR All-Stars series, we asked 50 XR Leaders to name their business hero. Below is a snapshot of some of their answers. You can view their complete answers to these questions and more in XR All-Stars or click a leader’s name to view their full profile. Apple is credited with […]
Showcasing Real Impact: XR Awards 2024 and the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’
The XR Awards 2024 once again celebrated the groundbreaking achievements within the extended reality (XR) industry, highlighting the innovative ways XR technology is being utilized across various sectors. One of the standout categories this year was the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’, focusing on real-world applications and the tangible benefits they bring to businesses and end […]
Google’s Professional VR 3D Modelling Service Goes Open Source
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 […]