Microsoft has reportedly filed a new patent to develop a microLED display solution to enhance virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) experiences. Microsoft’s latest patent aims to improve functionality for devices like its HoloLens 2 and others, indicating a potential revival of its research and development (R&D) push, a report from MS Power User revealed. […]
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SteamVR v2 Launches, New Headset Incoming?
Valve absolutely stole consumer VR headlines in 2019 when it debuted its technologically groundbreaking Index headset, which blew pundits away with high-quality VR gaming applications. The Valve Index headset and related immersive applications brought a lot of eyes to the XR marketplace. Subsequently, third-party VR headsets found a home on the SteamVR dashboard, providing an […]
Atlantic, Meta to Debut Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Galapagos’ on Quest TV
Atlantic Productions has partnered with Meta Platforms to host an impressive immersive experience highlighting climate change’s effects on the Galapagos Islands. Using stereoscopic 180-degree cinematography, Atlantic Productions will leverage Meta’s extended reality (XR) technologies for the award-winning series Galapagos with Sir David Attenborough, legendary British Biologist, Documentarian, Historian, and Broadcaster. Atlantic has filmed several BAFTA-winning […]
Optimizing for TikTok Search: How to Reach a Larger Audience
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TikTok Publishes New eCommerce Marketing Starter Guide
Some key tips to get your campaigns on track.
Instagram Makes Reminder Ads Available for Stories Placement
More ways to raise awareness of coming events/launches.
Threads Adds Polls and GIFs as it Continues to Expand its Engagement Options
A day after announcing that it has 100 million users, Threads keeps the updates coming.
Threads Is Closing in on 100M Users Says Zuckerberg
Usage is rising for Meta’s Twitter-esque replica.
52 NBA Games This Season Will Be Streamed In Immersive 180-Degrees To Quest For Free
52 NBA games this season will be streamed in immersive 180-degrees to Quest headsets in the US for free.
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Review-In-Progress: Engaging Co-op With Lingering Questions
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord launches today on Quest and PSVR 2.
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Quest 3 Mixed Reality Game Brings Minecraft Into The Real World
BlockVerse is a Minecraft-like Quest 3 game that supports field-scale outdoor mixed reality.
Meta Expects AR/VR Losses To Increase Next Year Due To ‘Ongoing Product Development’
Meta expects its AR/VR losses to increase in 2024 due to “ongoing product development” and “investments to further scale our ecosystem”.
Quest is Getting a Flurry of New Games in the Next Month and a Half
Better keep a tight grip on that wallet—the next month and a half will see the launch of a flurry of anticipated games for Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 (and a few which are also coming to PSVR 2 and PC VR). Here’s what should be on your radar. If you’ve been looking for […]
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‘Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord’ Review – I Ain’t Afraid of No VR Ghost!
It’s been a while since we first busted ghosts in VR, but this time around veteran VR studio nDreams and Sony Pictures Virtual Reality are serving up an at-home co-op game for Quest and PSVR 2 that will finally let you strap on a proton pack and go head-to-floating-head with a good variety of belligerent […]
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Cosmonauts Finish Spacewalk Following Hardware Installs and Inspections
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub concluded their spacewalk Oct. 25 at 9:30 p.m. EDT after 7 hours and 41 minutes. During the spacewalk, Kononenko and Chub inspected and photographed an external backup radiator on the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module, as well as isolated the radiator from Nauka’s cooling system. During the radiator inspection, …
Nothing But Net: The NBA Returns to Xtadium & Meta Horizon Worlds with Immersive Games for the 2023-24 Season
Get ready to go courtside from the comfort of your home. The 2023-24 NBA season tipped off yesterday, and Meta Quest is proud to return…
Meta Horizon Worlds v133 Release Notes: Introducing a Time Spent Dashboard + Mute Notifications
Meta Horizon Worlds v133 is here! This week’s update includes a new dashboard to view time spent in Worlds and a test to let people…
Microsoft Shuts Down Industrial Metaverse AI Projects
This week, reports from BussinessInsider highlighted how Microsoft is closing down Project Airsim, an AI ambition tied to the firm’s Industrial Metaverse roadmap. As part of the closure, Microsoft is also laying off the project’s employees as it plans to discontinue the Azure AI-based service by December 15 2023. An official Microsoft statement on the […]
Google Launches AR Try-On Tools for Hair Color and Foundation
Google’s got some new AR tools for advertisers.
Pinterest Launches New Information and Education Hub for Creators
Some handy resources for Pin creators, and marketers.
TikTok Announces Live Concert Event to Showcase Music Trends
TikTok’s become a key platform for music promotion.
Meta Announces New Avatar Updates, Including Halloween-Themed Customizations
Meta continues to develop new, expressive avatar options.
Dozens Of Quest Games Discounted By Up To 40% In Meta Halloween Sale
Dozens of Quest games discounted by up to 40% in Meta’s Halloween Sale:
XREAL Air 2 Pro Brings Adjustable Dimming To Consumer Media Glasses For $450
XREAL Air 2 Pro brings adjustable dimming to consumer media viewing glasses for $450.