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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
The transition between Quest 2 and Quest 3
A few days ago, I was reading an interesting article by (the always great) Scott Hayden on Road To VR. He claimed that the announcement of “Alien: Rogue Incursion”, the first big-budget VR game that is compatible only with Quest 3, marks the beginning of the end for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. I’ve found […]
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Meta’s Former Head of VR: Oculus Go Was His “biggest product failure” & Why it Matters for Vision Pro
Hugo Barra, Meta’s former Head of VR, offered some unique insight into the XR industry recently with an extensive blogpost that centers around Apple Vision Pro. Barra warns that, like the company’s first standalone headset Oculus Go, the novelty around casual content consumption will probably fade fairly quickly. Looking back at his time at Meta (then […]
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‘EarthQuest’ is What ‘Google Earth VR’ Should Have Been on Quest
Despite not receiving updates in years, Google Earth VR (2016) on Steam is still one of the most useful and immersive ways to interact with the company’s 3D version of planet Earth, Street View and all. There are already a few apps on Quest that tap into Google’s free-to-use Maps APIs, but none that are doing it […]
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Former Oculus CTO: Don’t Expect Cheaper VR Headsets Than Quest After Horizon OS Release
Meta announced last week it’s set to release Horizon OS (ex-Quest OS) to select third-party OEMs, marking a monumental shift in how the company hopes to compete with Apple now that it’s released Vision Pro. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions a range of “specialized” third-party headsets running its OS, and consequently having access to its […]
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New Unity 6 Feature Makes it Easier for XR Devs to Maximize Text & UI Quality
The latest version of the Unity game engine—which is the basis for the vast majority of XR games made today—is now available to developers as a preview. Unity 6 Preview includes new features to make XR development easier, including ‘Composition Layers’ which can significantly increase the quality of text, UI, photos, and videos in XR. […]
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Dragon Moves to New Port, Makes Way for Starliner
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with Expedition 71 crew members NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, autonomously redocked with the Harmony module’s space-facing port at 9:46 a.m. EDT over the eastern Indian Ocean, northwest of Australia. As the 28th spacecraft relocation in station history, the move …
Crew Undocks in Dragon Spacecraft for Port Relocation
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with Expedition 71 crew members NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, undocked from the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at 8:57 a.m. EDT, to autonomously redock with the module’s space-facing port. Redocking is planned at 9:38 a.m. NASA will …
Dragon Undocking Moves to 8:55 A.M. EDT Today
NASA’s live coverage continues as four crew members aboard the International Space Station take a short trip inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to relocate from one docking port to another. Following an initial, unexpected slow decrease in cabin pressure, delaying undocking, SpaceX determined that the cabin pressure trend is understood and nominal. Undocking is now scheduled …
Dragon Spacecraft Relocating to New Port on NASA TV
NASA’s live coverage is underway as four crew members aboard the International Space Station take a short trip inside their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to relocate from one docking port to another. Relocation activities will air live on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through …
‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Comes to Meta Quest 3 Later This Year
Tune into Summer Game Fest 2024 on June 7 at 2:00 pm PT for the official reveal of Batman: Arkham Shadow, a new Meta Quest…
Free ‘C-Smash VRS’ Update Adds Time Attack Mode and More, Out Today
Early last month C-Smash VRS launched on the Quest platform, offering up its unique brand of futuristic racket sport action for VR gamers. As a…
How to Compare Immersive Training Solutions in 2024
Immersive training solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace in the business environment as companies rapidly adopt XR technologies, the metaverse, and the future of work. Companies are searching for more agile, scalable solutions that help them overcome skill gaps, improve employee productivity, and enhance engagement in a changing workplace. As a result, immersive learning tools, platforms, […]
The Top Immersive Education Trends to Watch in 2024
Immersive education can transform the future of learning and training experiences for everyday students and employees alike. As extended reality devices, metaverse solutions, and immersive technologies become more accessible, countless companies are updating their training strategies. This trend will continue as companies struggle to navigate growing skill shortages. The right immersive technologies can help companies […]
Apple Vision Pro to Optimise iPhone, iPad Cross-Compatibility
This week, Apple, in a recent change list for its devices, confirmed that it is working on a second update for its Vision Pro spatial computing headset. Named visionOS version 1,2, the minor update is touted to improve the performance and communication between Vision Pro and iPad/iPhone devices. The 1.2 update also improves products such […]
LinkedIn Launches In-Stream Games with Competitive User Rankings
LinkedIn’s adding three puzzle games to begin with.
Pinterest Sees Solid User Growth in Q1
Mixed results for Pinterest in its latest performance update.
X Announces Improvements to iOS Live Video Playback
X continues to refine its video content elements.
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Russian Disinformation on Facebook
EU officials will explore whether Meta is meeting its DSA obligations.
How Characters & Environments In The Secret Of Retropolis Were Built Inside VR With Quill
Read how characters and environments in The Secret of Retropolis were built inside VR using Quill, as developer Peanut Button starts thinking about a Chapter 3.
MADiSON VR Review: The Haunting Of Hale House
MADiSON VR revisits Bloodious Games’ terrifying debut offering but how does this VR adaptation fare?
Our full review.
New VR Games & Releases May 2024: Quest, SteamVR, PSVR 2 & More
Looking for new VR games this May? Here are our monthly highlights reaching Quest, PC VR and PSVR 2.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Is The Biggest Quest 3 Exclusive Announced Yet
Batman: Arkham Shadow is a brand new entry in the Arkham series, coming exclusively to Quest 3.
The XR Week Peek (2024.04.30): Apple Vision Pro sales decrease, Meta creates hype for its AR glasses, and more!
This summary comes a bit later than usual because I’ve been busy writing a very long post to celebrate my ten years in XR! It’s incredible to have been here for such a long time… and to have written more than 350 of these roundups of news. I hope in these 10 years to have […]
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‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Announced Exclusively for Quest 3 From Meta-owned Studio Behind ‘Iron Man VR’
We’ve been waiting a long time for a fully fledged Batman VR game, and now Meta announced we’re getting one later this year, exclusive to Quest 3. Developed by Meta’s Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, and created in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC, Batman: Arkham Shadow is little more than a teaser trailer for […]
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