This week, leading consumer and professional camera hardware vendor Cannon announced a new XR lens to expand its range of products for capturing 360-degree and VR content. Increasingly, leading XR hardware leaders like Meta and Apple are entering partnerships with leading media brands like ESPN and Disney to bring immersive broadcasts to homes – providing […]
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The Power of Nostalgia in Social Media Marketing [Infographic]
Nostalgia can drive emotional response and boost brand messaging.
Instagram Chief Shares Insights Into Its Algorithms, Creator Monetization and More
The in-depth discussion with Adam Mosseri about the state of Instagram includes insights into the most important factors that define post reach.
YouTube’s Updated Desktop UI Is Now Available to All Premium Subscribers
The refreshed viewing experience is intended to make it easier to find related content and engage with comments.
With visionOS 2, Apple Vision Pro Can Print What You See
Apple Vision Pro headsets can print with visionOS 2.
Chrono Weaver Is A VR Co-Op Puzzler You Can Play Alone With A Quest & Steam Demo
Chrono Weaver is a new VR physics puzzler that asks if you can play a co-op game alone, and there’s a free demo on Steam and Quest.
With visionOS 2, Apple Vision Pro Can Track & Augment Prespecified 3D Objects
visionOS 2 adds the ability to track and augment 3D objects that app developers prespecify.
visionOS 2 Also Improves Apple Vision Pro’s Hand Tracking & Scene Understanding
visionOS 2 brings major improvements to hand tracking on Apple Vision Pro and expands the headset’s understanding of the environment around you.
The XR Week Peek (2024.06.11): Apple announces Vision OS 2, Meta fixes passthrough on Quest 3, and more!
Today I’m traveling to the US to attend AWE, so I was hoping that the past week would be a bit boring, so I did not have to write a long post while traveling, but actually, the XR ecosystem decided not to help me because there are many things to talk about. There’s been no […]
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Hand-tracking Action Arcade Game ‘Thrasher’ Coming to Quest & Vision Pro Next Month, PC VR Later
From the artist and composer behind indie hit Thumper (2016), the forthcoming Thrasher is officially launching on July 25th on Quest and Vision Pro. A PC VR and flatscreen version is planned for release at a later date. We’ve known Thrasher was in the works for some time now, but this unique looking game now has an official […]
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VR Support Planned for Serene Photography Game Built with UE5
Lushfoil Photography Sim, a serene photography game built on Unreal Engine 5, is expected to get optional PC VR support following its initial release. In development by solo developer Matt Newell and to be published by Annapurna Interactive, Lushfoil Photography Sim is designed as a serene walking simulator and photography game that immerses players in beautiful landscapes with a […]
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Rhythm Game ‘Just Dance VR’ is Skipping Pico 4 Exclusivity and Launching on Quest in October
Ubisoft announced in late 2022 it was bringing a VR version of its motion-based dance game Just Dance to Pico 4, making it the first big exclusive to target what was essentially Pico’s Quest 2 competitor. Now Ubisoft has announced that Just Dance VR is coming to Quest later this year, ostensibly skipping Pico support entirely. Pico […]
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VR’s Top Combat Sim to Finally Realize Full Potential Next Week with Giant 1.0 Update
Blade & Sorcery, arguably VR’s top physics-based combat sandbox, is leaving Early Access next week on Steam, which will see the release of a giant 1.0 update that brings its long-awaited ‘Crystal Hunt’ story mode. For many, Blade & Sorcery was everything they ever wanted in VR: a place to beat the ever-living crap out […]
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Crew Works Genetics, Maintenance and is GO for Spacewalk
Spacewalk preparations and genetic research were the prime responsibilities for the orbital residents aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 71 crew also worked on futuristic piloting studies and more eye and ear checks. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick have been given the “go” by mission managers to begin a …
NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station
Orbiting Earth as part of the nine-person crew of the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continue testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of its first flight with astronauts. The testing is part of the data collection on the Starliner system for certification by NASA for regular crewed mission to the …
Immerse Yourself in the Music with ‘Just Dance VR,’ Coming to the Quest Platform This October
Step into a world of music that surrounds you and get ready to take your dancing to a whole new level with Just Dance VR,…
Interview: Largest ‘Blade & Sorcery’ Update Yet Hits PC VR This Month and Quest Later This Year, Full Details on Crystal Hunt and More
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the immersive physics simulation sandbox VR combat game, Blade & Sorcery, or a new player looking to sharpen your…
Apple Vision Pro International Pre Orders Open this Month
Today, during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 kick-off keynote, the company discussed various elements of its product portfolio. During this, Apple unveiled VisionOS 2, the latest version of its spatial computing operating system, and international availability for the Vision Pro. Apple Vice President Mike Rockwell and Tim Cook, CEO, unveiled the new updates. Apple […]
Motive.io and Innoactive Bridge XR Training Platforms
Motive.io and Innoactive have created a platform integration between Motive XMS and Innoactive’s XR CMS. Users will now be able to use any learning management system (LMS) to run Innoactive XR training content. Both Motive and Innoactive offer training platforms that allow users to create virtual reality training programmes. Ryan Chapman, CEO of Motive.io, commented […]
Ex-Meta CTO, Carmack, Casts Doubts on Quest Pro
Following previous concerns over Meta’s OS development, Meta’s ex-CTO, John Carmack, explained his opposition during the development of the Quest Pro device, a workplace-focused solution that leverages MR interactions. The Pro headset came out with the Quest 3 MR headset, which offers a limited but similar experience at a lower price, In an X Post, […]
Instagram May Soon Enable You to Cross-Post Stories to WhatsApp
This could be a new opportunity to reach a wider audience with the same amount of content.
Threads May Be Looking to Change How Hashtags Work in the App
Amid an ongoing debate about the relevance of hashtags, the Threads team is testing a new means to boost their use.
No, You Can’t Opt Out of Meta Using Your Posts for AI Training
Yes, Meta is using your public posts to train its AI systems.
Instagram’s Experimenting With Virtual Pets for Stories
A new way to incentivize IG Stories engagement may be on the horizon via virtual pets that change in appearance based on how many likes a post gets.