TikTok Reports EU User and Moderation Staff Numbers

The latest insights into TikTok’s European business.

TikTok Shuts Down Lite Rewards Program

EU officials recently launched an investigation into TikTok over the initiative.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Announced For Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, And PC VR

Alien: Rogue Incursion was just announced for Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR.

Survios calls it “the biggest, most ambitious VR game we have developed in our decade-long history”.

Meta’s Head Of AR Glasses Hardware Claims They’re As Mindblowing As The Original Oculus Rift

Caitlin Kalinowski claims Meta’s true AR glasses elicit the same “Oh my God, wow! I can’t believe this!” reaction as the original Oculus Rift.

‘Alien: Rogue Incursion’ Finally Announced From Veteran VR Studio, Set for Late 2024

We’ve been waiting patiently for veteran VR studio Survios to finally offer up some details on its next game, and today we finally have them. Alien: Rogue Incursion is described as a “single-player, action-horror VR game,” with an “all-new storyline full of heart-pounding action, exploration, and terrifying Xenomorphs.” Almost two full years after Survios confirmed development on […]

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NASA Astronauts Complete Key Rehearsal Before Boeing Crew Flight Test

Launch preparations are moving full steam ahead to send two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for the first time to the International Space Station. NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) recently completed a start-to-finish mission dress rehearsal on April 26, for the upcoming Crew Flight Test.  The mission will launch NASA astronauts Butch …

NASA Flight Test Readiness Review Concludes, Teleconference to Follow

NASA concluded its Flight Test Readiness Review for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and teams are proceeding toward a planned launch at 10:34 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 6, to the International Space Station. The mission will transport NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to and from the space station of the first …

Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk to Install Hardware, Science

Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub concluded their spacewalk April 25 at 3:33 p.m. EDT after four hours and 36 minutes. Kononenko and Chub completed their major objectives, which included completing the deployment of one panel on a synthetic radar communications system on the Russian segment of the complex and installing equipment and experiments …

Prepare for Battle: ‘Contractors Showdown’ Drops Onto the Meta Quest Platform Today

Today’s the day, contractors. Hopefully your aim is sharp and your wits are on high alert, because Contractors Showdown has officially launched on the Quest…

Build Your Own Retro Gaming Oasis in ‘Arcade Paradise VR,’ Out Now on Meta Quest

The critically acclaimed Arcade Paradise comes to Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro today. You’ve been put in charge of the failing King Wash laundromat,…

Confront Your Phobias as ‘NOPE CHALLENGE’ Launches Today on Quest Platform

We’ve all played a horror game that chilled us to the bone at some point or another. But have you ever played a VR horror…

A Discussion on the State of the Industrial Metaverse

The business value of spatial data goes beyond headsets to encompass a broader range of end devices, with implications that come with it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released a report highlighting the emerging industrial metaverse and the significant players who are investing in XR-related technologies to boost workplace operations. The World Economic Forum […]

Meta Reality Labs is Relying on AI to Ensure Smart Glasses Success

This week, Meta officially released its Q1 earnings call and report highlighting general capital and operational growth for the firm. In contrast, the firm’s Reality Labs research and development division continues to record monetary losses; Meta remains committed to its immersive product portfolio, releasing significant hardware and software updates just days before yesterday’s call. Meta […]

Remaining Relevant in an AI World

Is AI making it harder to differentiate your work? Wondering how to protect your intellectual property from improper use? To explore how to remain relevant in the emerging AI world, I interview Ben Angel.

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Reddit Rolls Out Mobile UI Updates To Streamline Interaction

The updates aim to make it easier to engage with content in the app.

Threads Is Up to 150M Monthly Active Users

Meta’s Twitter alternative continues its steady growth.

Threads Launches Live Test of Auto Post Archiving

Some Threads users can now activate archiving for their posts. 

Meta Posts Solid Growth in Q1, Highlights Future Investment in AI

The latest performance numbers from Zuck and Co.

Passport Venice: Walkabout Mini Golf Transports You To Italy

Walkabout Mini Golf now takes you to Venice.

Canals, cannoli, and a clocktower:

Contractors Showdown Brings VR’s Largest Battle Royale Map To Quest Today

Contractors Showdown, a VR battle royale shooter with 60-player matches, is out now on Quest.

Astra Is A ‘Deeply Personal’ Mixed Reality Adventure Across The Cosmos

Astra promises a “deeply personal” mixed reality adventure across the cosmos on Quest. Here’s our impressions:

Nope Challenge Gamifies Facing Your Phobias In VR On Quest

Nope Challenge wants you to face your fears today on Quest.

6 Crucial Findings From Netline’s 2024 B2B Content Consumption Report

For the past eight years, NetLine’s annual analysis of B2B content consumption and demand has stood as a lighthouse for marketers navigating the stormy waters of content strategy and lead generation. This year’s analysis draws from an impressive 6.2 million first-party content registrations and offers a map for marketers in search of treasure (aka new […]

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Pimax Says ‘VR Station’ PC VR Console is Still in Development

Two and a half years ago, Pimax announced VR Station, a compact, console-like computer for running PC VR content that would be wirelessly streamed to its Reality “12K” and Crystal headsets. And while the “12K” still hasn’t shipped (and the Crystal still doesn’t have its wireless streaming add-on), Pimax insists the VR Station is still […]

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Dreams Become Reality for NASA’s Boeing Flight Test Crew

Momentum is building for NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test launch, scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived in a T-38 jet April 25 at the Launch and Landing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a short flight from Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space …