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Apple Reportedly Developing Next-Gen Battery That Could Be Used In Future Vision Headsets
Apple is reportedly developing a “next generation” battery that it could use in future Vision headsets.
Virtual Desktop’s New OpenXR Runtime Bypasses SteamVR To Boost Performance
Virtual Desktop’s optional new OpenXR runtime bypasses SteamVR to boost performance.
The update also adds 500 Mbps H.264+ bitrate support on Quest 3.
Meta CTO: We Asked Google To Bring The Play Store To Quest, But They Said No
Meta’s CTO says Google declined a request to bring its Play Store to Quest.
Latest Asgard’s Wrath 2 Deep Dive Details Your Home Base
The latest Asgard’s Wrath 2 deep dive details key features for The Hideout, your in-game hub.
Report: Pico to Layoff “hundreds” as Company Shifts Focus to Hardware
There were rumors circulating late last month that TikTok parent company ByteDance was set to spin down its China-based VR headset company, Pico Interactive. While the company dismissed those rumors, a new Reuters report maintains Pico is soon set to lay off teams focused on sales, videos and platform operations, which could affect “hundreds” of employees. […]
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‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Dev Diary Shows Off Crafting, Hunting, Mini-games & More
Asgard’s Wrath 2 is headed to Quest next month, bringing along with it a whole new ancient Egyptian-inspired world to traverse as you track down Loki, the ol’ Norse trickster god himself. In a new behind-the-scenes developer diary, Meta reveals more about what makes the upcoming RPG tick, introducing helpful NPCs, crafting, mini-games and more. […]
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‘Vertigo 2’ Final Content Update Coming This Week with Level Editor, New Playable Characters & More
Vertigo 2 (2023), the Half-Life-inspired sci-fi adventure, is getting what the developer describes as the game’s “only content update” in the soon-to-launch ‘Bottomless Update’, which ought to keep you busy well after the credits roll. Slated to release on November 10th, the Bottomless Update is set to include three new features which developer Zach Tsiakalis-Brown […]
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Space Biology, 3D Printing Fill Crew’s Research Schedule
Human research and space manufacturing packed the science schedule aboard the International Space Station once again on Tuesday. The Expedition 70 crew also continued its post-spacewalk cleanup activities and cargo craft work. Keeping crews healthy and in shape while living in the weightless environment of a spacecraft is a key priority for NASA and its …
Kuwait’s 4Sale Launches Matterport-Based Property Viewer
Kuwait’s largest online classifieds platform, 4Sale, announced on Monday that it had launched an immersive reality-focused real estate platform 4Sale Realty. Leveraging Matterport‘s volumetric capturing technologies and solutions, 4Sale Realty hopes to reinvigorate the Kuwaiti property market. For many, the process of buying, renting, and selling is mostly limited to in-person and ‘virtual’ video tours. […]
Is Microsoft Planning a Mixed Reality Showcase?
Next week, Microsoft Ignite 2023 will kick off, where the leading computing firm will showcase its latest innovations over a two-day schedule, which covers the firm’s comprehensive product portfolio. Among its innovations in AI and digital communications, the firm is working on boosting its mixed reality (MR) and industrial Metaverse offerings going into the new […]
Virtualware Becomes Official Sponsor of Unity’s Unite 2023 Education Summit
European virtual reality (VR) solution Virtualware announced on Monday it had officially sponsored the Education Summit at the Unite Summit 2023. With the new sponsorship, the company aims to boost “the potential of immersive technology in industry and education,” it said in a statement. Virtualware will also serve as the exclusive sponsor of the event […]
Is AI/AR a Paradigm-Shift for Patients?
Smart glasses vendors increasingly market AR devices as a paradigm-shifting hardware landscape for business and consumer clients. Leading AR device representatives like Meta, RealWear, and Qualcomm are highlighting how lightweight immersive hardware can streamline work tasks with assistive reality visuals. Moreover, immersive healthcare solutions partially drive the industry forward, thanks to new opportunities presented by […]
When Was the Last Time That You Updated Your LinkedIn Profile Image? [Survey]
Is it time to update your LinkedIn profile image?
YouTube Tests New Generative AI Elements, Including its Own In-Stream Chatbot
More generative AI tools from YouTube.
Meta Adds New Tools to Provide More Opportunity for Creators in the Coming Holiday Period
Some new incentives for creators as we head into the holiday season.
The Marketer’s Nightmare: Managing Social Media Assets in the Era of TikTok
Designers and marketers face an intimidating task today, managing assets across numerous social media platforms.
SteamVR Beta Shows Correct Controller Models For Quest 3 & Pro And Upgrades Theater Mode
SteamVR Beta update adds render models for Quest 3 & Pro controllers and a new Theater Screen for 2D games and applications.
Vertigo Games Is Developing A ‘High Profile AAA VR Game’ Based On Global Franchise
A job listing suggests Vertigo Games is developing a “high-profile, multi-platform AAA VR game” based on a globally recognized franchise.
Creed: Rise To Glory Update Adds A Familiar Foe, Hand Tracking & More
Creed: Rise To Glory adds hand-tracking support, Quest 3 upgrades and a familiar adversary in tomorrow’s update.
Nimo: Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses With A Compute Puck & Spatial OS
Nimo is a productivity-focused spatial computing package consisting of smart glasses and a tethered puck with a spatial operating system.
SteamVR Gets New ‘Theater Screen’ for Playing Flatscreen Games in VR
Valve released the SteamVR Beta 2.1.1 update which includes a new way to play flatscreen games in VR. Called SteamVR Theater Screen, the new function is said to replace the old Desktop Game Theater app, which was first released in 2016. Like Desktop Game Theater, the new Theater Screen is a way of playing non-VR […]
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‘Arizona Sunshine’ Studio Working on Unannounced “AAA VR game” Based on a Global Franchise
According to a recent job offer posted by Amsterdam-based developer Vertigo Games, pre-production has begun on a “high-profile, multiplatform AAA VR game,” which is said to be based on a globally recognized franchise. Posted earlier this month, the studio is looking for a Lead Level Designer with a proven track record in level design for console/PC […]
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Science and Spacesuit Work Begin the Week for Station Crew
Life science and spacesuit maintenance topped the schedule at the beginning of the week for the Expedition 70 crew. The orbital residents also pursued Earth observation and space manufacturing research aboard the International Space Station. Commander Andreas Mogensen from ESA (European Space Agency) started Monday morning treating blood samples then spinning them in a centrifuge …
Epyka Goes Adventuring With Man’s Best Friend Next Year On Quest App Lab
Epyka explores ancient mysteries with your canine companion, promising VR adventure next year on Quest App Lab.