Biomedical science and advanced technology topped the research schedule for the 11 crew members representing Expedition 70 and Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). The International Space Station residents are also gearing up for the arrival of a U.S. cargo craft next week. Cancer research and space botany were the focus of Wednesday’s biology work as the …
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Navigating Excellence: A Comprehensive Look at Local Shipping Services for Boats and Yachts with A1 Auto Transport Company
The world of maritime leisure is a realm of elegance and adventure, where boat and yacht enthusiasts embark on journeys that transcend the ordinary. However, the logistics of transporting these vessels from one location to…read more
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The Official ‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Player’s Guide
Loki’s chaos must be stopped. The fate of reality is in your hands in Asgard’s Wrath 2—only on Meta Quest….
Meta Horizon Worlds v146 Release Notes
Meta Horizon Worlds v146 is here! Not much to report this week—we’ve been busy fixing bugs behind the scenes, including some related to quests and…
Saudi Arabia to Boost Tourism Sector with AR Navigation Technology
Today, ARway.ai announced a partnership with AI Safer to enhance customer experiences for visitors to Saudi Arabian museums and tourist attractions. The region is undergoing Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030“, an initiative to boost its cultural and tourism sector. ARWay’s solution will help the region’s leaders achieve this goal by presenting an engaging and innovative approach to […]
SPIE.AR|VR|MR 2024: What to Expect
To close off what is already a bumper month for XR is SPIE.AR|VR|MR 2024 – a conference taking place in San Francisco, California, between 29 and 31 January 2024. The event aims to promote a space that brings together researchers, engineers, investors, entrepreneurs, customers, and suppliers to encourage development towards the hardware required to enable […]
Instagram Tests New Group Chat Conversation Starters in Notes
New updates for Notes, which is everyone’s favorite.
TikTok’s Testing 30 Minute Uploads as it Looks to Expand its Content Options
But will users watch longer videos in the app?
Google Tests New Generative AI Recommendations for Search Campaigns
Given the technical complexities of SEO, this could be a very handy addition.
Bulletstorm VR Review: An Uninspired, Dysfunctional Port
Bulletstorm VR is an uninspired, dysfunctional port that hasn’t aged well.
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Apple Vision Pro Preorders Estimated At Almost 200,000 By Supply Chain Analyst
Apple Vision Pro preorders have been estimated at almost 200,000 by a prominent supply chain analyst.
Mark Zuckerberg Strongly Denies Meta’s AI Focus Is A Pivot Away From AR/VR
Mark Zuckerberg strongly denied Meta’s AI focus is a pivot away from AR/VR.
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UNDERDOGS Review: A New Benchmark For VR Arena Combat
UNDERDOGS sets a new benchmark for VR arena combat.
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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.23): Apple Vision Pro preorders have been opened, and much more!
This has been the week when the preorders of the Apple Vision Pro have been opened and shit just started getting real! I’m very curious about what Apple’s headset is going to bring to our ecosystem… and you? There will be a lot about Apple in this newsletter, but don’t miss also the other important news, […]
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Quest Massively Outsold PSVR 2 on Amazon Over the Holiday Season
Judging by sales volume on Amazon, Quest 2 & Quest 3 massively outsold PSVR 2 during the 2023 holiday season. Tracking Quest 2, Quest 3, and PSVR 2 sales volume on Amazon US gives strong evidence that Quest headsets did quite well this holiday season, while PSVR 2 saw concerningly low sales. Looking at the […]
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Vision Pro Currently Only Has Around 200 Native Apps Ready for Launch
There’s going to be a ton of apps available on Vision Pro day one, with more than one million iOS and iPad apps working in compatibility mode on Apple’s first mixed reality headset. While Apple is positioning the $3,500 headset as a general computing device for work and casual media consumption, as it stands today, […]
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‘CitraVR’ Emulator Brings Nintendo 3DS Games to Quest in Full 3D
You can emulate Nintendo 3DS games on your computer or phone, but it’s usually a second-rate stand-in for the real deal. But now, thanks to the CitraVR beta, you can play your favorite handheld Nintendo games on Quest on a massive screen in full 3D. CitraVR is a standalone VR port of Citra, the long-standing […]
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Station Crew Assists Ax-3 on Advanced Space Research
The Expedition 70 crew spent Tuesday on a host of research activities and spacesuit maintenance while assisting their Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) guests. The four Ax-3 crew members had their hands full as they explored cancer research, space botany, and robotics for Earth and space benefits. Astronauts Andreas Mogensen, Loral O’Hara, and Satoshi Furukawa dedicated …
Expedition 70 and Ax-3 Crews Working Together on Station
Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world are living and working together aboard the International Space Station today. The four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) private astronauts met the seven Expedition 70 crew members on Saturday beginning two weeks of dual operations. The Ax-3 crew spent the weekend getting familiar with space station systems and …
Drive with Confidence: Tips for Identifying Trusted Military Base Car Transport
When it comes to military life, relocation is a common aspect. As a service member, you may find yourself moving from one military base to another, and ensuring the safe transport of your vehicle is…read more
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Start Something New Sale: Save Up to 45% Off Dozens of VR Games
Cheers to new beginnings! The new year is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to jump into some new immersive adventures. Save up…
Porsche Partners with Meta to Demonstrate Metaverse Potential
This month, Porsche partnered with XR giant Meta to leverage its Quest 3 MR headsets to create immersive presentations for upcoming vehicles in a bid to showcase how emerging Metaverse services provide business value. The firm uses Meta Quest 3 headsets to create a new method of collaboration and outreach for the automotive industry, from […]
Did Disney Take the Next “Step” of VR Input?
It is week four of the year, and yet another massive firm is entering the XR space by way of Disney. The international media conglomerate is in the headlines this week with its Holotile breakthrough, a prototype device that acts as a VR input treadmill, allowing various users to walk around a shared virtual environment […]
Apple Vision Pro Sells Out… Is Spatial Computing the Future?
Massive news this weekend. Apple officially opened pre-orders for its Vision Pro MR headset on January 19, and these pre-orders sold out before the weekend ended. The sellout is notable due to general speculation concerning the price point of the Vision Pro device – $3,499 – which led some to assume that the Apple XR […]