NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website are providing live coverage from the International Space Station for the closure of the hatches between the station and the Dragon spacecraft to prepare for undocking and departure of the third private astronaut mission to the station, Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). Hatch closure is expected …
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Bone, Optical Fiber Studies as Ax-3 Crew Nears Departure
Four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts continue waiting for favorable weather conditions before ending their stay at the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the seven-member Expedition 70 crew focused its research objectives on bone health and high-quality optical fibers on Tuesday. Mission managers from NASA, SpaceX, and Axiom Space waved off Tuesday’s planned undocking for the …
Tempe AZ: Essential Home Buying Savings Tips
Gearing up to invest in a property in Tempe, Arizona? Buying a house can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are a first-time buyer. With home values in Tempe rising by 6.2% within…read more
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The Impact of SEO Services and Social Media Marketing on Online Success
In the vast landscape of the internet, establishing a robust online presence is more critical than ever. Whether you’re a small business, an influencer, or a multinational corporation, two powerhouse tools can significantly impact your…read more
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Meta Horizon Worlds v147 + v148 Release Notes
Meta Horizon Worlds v148 is here! We’ve got a fairly lightweight update this week with a few bug fixes, including addressing an issue related to…
Over 2,000 Meta Quest Headsets Deployed in Kentucky Schools
In a recent report by XR MDM solutions provider MangeXR, the firm highlighted a recent success story with educational end users in the Kentucky region. According to the report, the Kentucky Department of Education – under the leadership of Dr Shannon Putman, PhD – deployed roughly 2,450 Meta Quest 2 VR headsets across the region’s […]
Microsoft Ignores XR Investments in Favour of AI
Second-quarter earnings calls are out, and usually, the rolling soapbox is an opportunity for a business leader to address the good, the bad, and the ugly of a firm’s recent activities and investments. Microsoft recently released information regarding its recent Q2 2024 earnings call. The call hits all the expected notes, such as genAI. However, […]
6 Reasons to Invest in Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
Augmented reality smart glasses are re-entering the spotlight in the extended reality industry. While the adoption of virtual reality headsets is accelerating at a faster rate, innovations in AR technology are revitalizing the smart glasses space. In fact, between 2023 and 2030, the market for smart glasses is expected to grow at a whopping CAGR […]
Apple Vision Pro Meme Explosion: The Internet Goes Wild
The internet has gone crazy for the Vision Pro. It’s been less than a week since Apple released its long-awaited spatial computing headset, and the Apple Vision Pro meme explosion has already begun. Consumers lucky enough to get their hands on the popular headset have spent the last few days sharing videos, posting on social […]
YouTube Expands Youth Safety Measures for Safer Internet Day
Some new updates to YouTube’s user safety elements.
X is Developing a New ‘Articles’ Content Option for Long-Form Posts
A new long-form content option coming to X?
TikTok’s Prompting Users to Download a New, Dedicated TikTok Search Shortcut
TikTok continues to emerge as a powerful desicovery tool.
Meta Outlines New Approaches to Generative AI Transparency
Meta’s working with industry partners to establish stronger rules around AI disclosure.
YouTube Plans To Build An Apple Vision Pro App
YouTube is planning to build an Apple Vision Pro app.
Apple Vision Pro And Meta Quest Are Building Toward Super Vision
With passthrough, Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest are building toward super vision.
But there are hard limits in current hardware.
Onshape Uses Apple Vision Pro To Design 3D CAD Models
Onshape Vision lets you create 3D models with Apple Vision Pro.
The XR Week Peek (2024.02.06): Apple ships the Vision Pro, Meta had record revenues, and more!
My feed on social media is full of posts about the Apple Vision Pro, which has just been released a few days ago. So, as you can expect, a big part of this newsletter will be about Apple’s device, but actually there are also a few interesting pieces of news that regard other products and […]
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YouTube is Coming to Vision Pro Eventually, but What About Spatial Video?
YouTube is one of the biggest apps not available on Vision Pro at launch. Thankfully we now we know that it’s on the way. But will it support its large existing library of spatial videos? Not only did YouTube not have a Vision Pro app ready for launch day, the company actually went out of […]
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Konami Aims to Develop ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ for VR After Successful Prototype Demo
Yu-Gi-Oh! doesn’t have an official VR game yet, but after demoing a VR proof-of-concept of the card battler at the franchise’s 25th anniversary event in Tokyo, Japan, Konami says we may see more in the future. Last weekend at the Tokyo Dome, Konami held an event that, in addition showing off all things dedicated to […]
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SteamVR Streaming Works on Vision Pro, But Adding Controllers Will Be Difficult
Vision Pro isn’t supposed to be able to play SteamVR games, although an independent software developer has been able to modify a popular Wi-Fi streaming app that could open the door to PC VR games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020) on Vision Pro—if it weren’t for the Apple’s strategic omission of tracked motion controllers. Vision Pro can do […]
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Vision Pro Durability Tests Show Glass Has Great Shatter Resistance, But Scratches Easily
Vision Pro is in the wild, which means we get to see just how durable Apple’s first mixed reality headset is. The good news: the $3,500 device is pretty drop resistant, although if it does take a tumble, don’t expect it to look brand new for long. The drop test from ‘Apple Track’ was one of […]
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Axiom Mission 3 Stands Down From Tuesday Undocking
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are standing down from the Tuesday, Feb. 6, undocking opportunity of Axiom Mission 3 from the International Space Station. Mission teams will continue to review weather conditions off the coast of Florida, which currently are not favorable for return, and set a new target opportunity for space station departure and …
Five finance tips for a new job
Believe it or not, many individuals are often unaware of what their net pay will be when they start a new job. This uncertainty stems from the various deductions that reduce gross income, such as…read more
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Six Leading Vision Pro Spatial Apps for Enterprise
The Apple Vision Pro finally debuted for US customers last week. Social media and tech enthusiasts are already sharing their experiences with the device, capturing imaginations worldwide despite a limited regional release. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently noted that the Apple Vision Pro “is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created,” US customers can […]
XReal Air 2 Pro Review: Professional Smart Glasses
In this XReal Air 2 Pro review, we’re looking at a set of leading AR smart glasses designed for advanced XR fans. Since CES 2024 reignited excitement from consumers in the smart glasses landscape, vendors like XReal are again stepping into the spotlight. Although many tech fans are excited about the impending arrival of the […]