The Expedition 70 crew is continuing to pack a U.S. cargo spacecraft readying for its departure early next week. The seven residents living aboard the International Space Station also explored virtual reality while servicing a variety of science and life support hardware. NASA and SpaceX are postponing the Sunday, Dec. 17, undocking of a SpaceX …
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Retro Love at First Song: Senior Hearts Unite at 80s Concert
Tuning into Nostalgia In the picturesque town of Harmony Hills, where memories of the 80s still lingered in the air, two hearts were set to intertwine. Elaine, a vivacious spirit with a penchant for polka…read more
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Your Guide to Comparing Immersive Training Tech in 2024
Immersive training solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years. Companies investing in constantly upskilling and reskilling their workforce are moving beyond traditional learning experiences. They’re discovering that extended reality tools can help scale their development initiatives faster, empower remote teams, and improve learning outcomes. With immersive learning, companies can embed employees in realistic, authentic […]
Strivr Achieves 2 Million Enterprise VR Training Sessions
This week, Strivr announced that its enterprise-grade VR training service reached an “industry record-setting milestone” of roughly 2 million sessions launched across its client base. The service provider, which Fortune 1000 customers commonly employ, has achieved its landmark thanks to a rise in the adoption of immersive training services in the workplace and Strivr’s own […]
6 Reasons to Invest in Immersive Learning Solutions in 2024
Immersive learning solutions, tools, and software are taking the world by storm. For years, companies have recognized the need to provide consistent training and development resources to staff. After all, on average, employees learn about 70% of their skills on the job. However, the evolution of the workplace is making it harder for companies to […]
Big XR News from Pico, Apple, Meta, and OEP
With the holiday period fast approaching, if XR audiences expected a lull in updates and announcements from significant technology leaders, they would be wrong. This week proved to be a dark horse regarding announcements; with CES just around the corner, major XR firms are readying up for 2024. It appears that 2024 will be a […]
What Is an API and How Does It Work? [Infographic]
Do you understand what an API is and how the API usage process works?
What Happens on the Internet Every Minute (2023 Version) [Infographic]
Domo’s latest report provides an updated glimpse of modern online activity.
X Adds Incognito Mode Controls for Spaces Hosts
Now, you can feel free to tune in to whatever spicy chats you want in the app.
Google Reveals Next Step Toward Removal of Tracking Cookies
On Jan. 4, Google will begin limiting cross-site tracking for some users by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.
Asgard’s Wrath 2 Is Out Now, But With No Graphics Upgrades For Quest 3 At Launch
Asgard’s Wrath 2 Is out now.
It’s included free with every Quest 3, but there are no Quest 3 graphical upgrades at launch.
Quest’s Uncropped PC ‘Casting 2.0’ Now Works Wirelessly Over Wi-Fi
Quest’s Casting 2.0 now works wirelessly, so creators and developers can record uncropped widescreen without being tethered to the PC.
Track Craft Hands-On: Let’s Go Mixed Reality Racing
Track Craft creatively turns your home into a mixed reality racing playground on Quest.
Our hands-on impressions:
Quest 3 Inside-Out Upper Body Tracking & Mixed Reality Occlusion Are Out Now
Quest 3 inside-out upper body tracking is now available, and mixed reality occlusion can now be shipped in apps.
5 Marketing Rules to Follow in 2024 From Top-Tier Brands
Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Now it has become one of the longest running marketing podcasts in existence, dropping […]
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7 Proven Strategies to Boost Social Media SEO in 2024
Gone are the days when SEO was important just for the SERP. User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. The millennials and Gen Z are among the top groups driving this change, and it’s projected to grow over time. If […]
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Dream Chaser Undergoes Testing at NASA Test Facility in Ohio
NASA and Sierra Space are preparing for the first flight of the company’s Dream Chaser spacecraft to the International Space Station. Dream Chaser and its companion cargo module, called Shooting Star, arrived at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, for environmental testing, scheduled to start in mid-December, ahead of its first flight, scheduled …
Dragon Waits for Departure as Crew Studies Space Health
A U.S. cargo spacecraft is poised to undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth as mission managers monitor weather conditions at the return splashdown zones. Meanwhile, the seven Expedition 70 residents turned their attention to a variety of health activities and lab maintenance activities. NASA and SpaceX are postponing the Saturday, Dec. …
The Role of Social Media in Understanding Plumbing Aspects of Urban Infrastructures
As a keen observer of urban infrastructure, you might be surprised to learn that social media platforms now play a crucial role in understanding various aspects, especially plumbing. Social media platforms such as Twitter and…read more
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What Every New Yorker Should Know About Car Accident Rights
Car accidents can be a scary and overwhelming experience for anyone, especially if you are injured. As a resident of New York, it is important to know your rights in the event of a car…read more
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How Christien Bouc Scaled a Digital Marketing Agency to $50K/Month
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, Christien Bouc’s story stands out as a remarkable example of perseverance, innovation, and the power of networking. Bouc, the founder of Bouc Media, has scaled his agency to…read more
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Hit the Courts in ‘Racket Club,’ an All-New Sport Built For VR
Racket sports are on the rise, and Racket Club is here to bring all the fun and addictiveness of those sports to VR. It’s a…
Cuteness Overload: ‘Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector’ Now Available on Meta Quest
Neko Atsume has been letting people collect and admire digital cats for nearly a decade. And starting today, you can pick them up and give…
The Final Countdown: ‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Launches Tomorrow!
It’s been just over four years since Asgard’s Wrath launched on the Rift Platform. With an impressive 9.4 rating on IGN, it was a landmark…
Pico 5 Reportedly Scrapped due to Low Pico 4 Sales, Report Says
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has reportedly axed its upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset, it was found on Wednesday. According to Juro Osawa of The Information, ByteDance stated that it would scrap its plans to release the Pico 5, citing that Pico 4 revenues had fallen “far short of ByteDance’s expectations.” NEW: ByteDance is […]