Apple is Approaching Social on Vision Pro the Way Meta Should Have All Along

As a leading social media company, it seemed like Meta would be in the best position to create a rich social experience on its XR headsets. But after almost a decade of building XR platforms, interacting with friends on Meta’s headsets is still a highly fragmented affair. With Vision Pro, Apple is taking a different […]

Spacewalk Dates Adjusted; Cargo Operations Begin the Crew’s Week

As a result of the ongoing review by NASA managers and engineers after a coolant leak from a backup radiator on the International Space Station’s Nauka multipurpose laboratory module, a spacewalk that was targeted for no earlier than Thursday, Oct. 19 now is deferred until later this year. The spacewalk date was adjusted to allow engineers …

Go Head-to-Head Online Against Rival QBs in ‘NFL PRO ERA II,’ Out Today on Meta Quest

The latest quarterback simulator from StatusPRO is out today on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro for $29.99 USD, and it comes with a bunch…

Shopify, Apple Roll Out iOS 17 Object Capture for AR Shopping

In September, Shopify, one of the world’s largest eCommerce platforms, unveiled its latest integration—Apple’s iOS 17 Object Capture—for creating augmented reality (AR) 3D digital assets on-the-fly. Using an iPhone Pro with a LiDAR scanner, online stores can now have access to a completely free, cutting-edge platform to upload items directly from the physical to the […]

Creativity, XR, and the New Era of the Smart City

Watch on YouTube XR Today’s Demond Cureton hosts Paul Doherty, President and CEO, The Digit Group. In our interview, we discuss the following: Initial thoughts on the Creativity Conference How The Digit Group contributed its expertise to the conference Defining creativity in the XR sector, and what is required of it to resolve problems in […]

Breachers Targets A PSVR 2 Release This November

Tactical shooter Breachers reaches PSVR 2 next month with new enhancements.

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Tea Is Served Entertains Cryptids In A VR Comedy Horror

Tea is Served entertains the Mothman, Dracula and more in a short comedy VR horror.

Chinese Analyst: ‘Quest 3 Lite’ Using Fresnel Lenses Could Arrive In H1 2024 At $200-300

Chinese analyst claims ‘Quest 3 Lite’ could launch in the first half of 2024 at $200.

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NFL Pro Era 2 Huddles Up Today On Quest & SteamVR

Following last month’s delay, NFL Pro Era 2 arrives today on Quest and SteamVR.

Quest 3 Teardown Shows Just How Slim the Headset Really Is

Less than a week since launch, Quest 3 has already gotten the full iFixit teardown treatment, showing off just how slim (and seemingly difficult to repair) the headset really is.  iFixit’s Shahram Mokhtari pried apart Quest 3, revealing the innards of Meta’s new $500 mixed reality standalone. The short of it: it’s pretty complicated to dismantle and there […]

Cheaper Apple Vision Headset Could Use iPhone Chip And Lack EyeSight External Display

Cheaper Apple Vision headset could use iPhone chip and lack EyeSight external display:

Between Realities VR Podcast ft Eric & Jasmine of Impact Reality XR

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Eric Masher and Jasmine Uniza, co-founders of Impact Reality XR.

7 Proven Paths to a Successful Social Media Outcome

In the digital age, a strong social media presence can be the lynchpin of success for businesses, influencers, and brands alike. However, with an ever-growing array of platforms and an increasingly discerning audience, the quest…read more

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Cloud Computing: A Shield Against Data Breaches for Utah Businesses

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In today’s digital age, data breaches have become a common occurrence, with hackers constantly finding new ways to access sensitive information. This has pushed businesses of all sizes and across industries to prioritize their cybersecurity…read more

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Glassbreakers: Champions Of Moss Surprise Drops On SteamVR Today

Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss is now available on Steam Early Access.

Quest 3 Teardown Reveals The Battery Takes Up A Huge Portion Of The Space

iFixit’s teardown of Quest 3 reveals that the battery takes up a huge portion of the internal space:

Merging the Two Worlds: 80s Music in the Age of Social Media

The 1980s were a time of larger-than-life personalities, iconic fashion, and groundbreaking music. But what if the stars of this unforgettable era had access to today’s social media platforms? Let’s delve into this intriguing “what…read more

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Big XR News from Immerse Global Summit 2023, Meta, Cognitive3D, and RealWear

The Immerse Global Summit (IGS) will kick off its 2023 edition in Orlando, Florida, between 17 and 23 October. The VRAR Association is helping to host the annual event alongside the MetaCentre and Synapse. Following ten years of operations, IGS 2023 is launching as part of the Metacenter Global Week, an event packed with the […]

What is Virtual Reality as a Service? Explaining VRaaS

What is virtual reality as a service, and could it help drive the adoption of XR technology? Demand for virtual reality solutions has been accelerating for some time now. The market for VR technology is expected to reach a value of $187.28 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 22.9%. While the consumer market […]

Meta Releases Experimental Quest 3 Depth API For Dynamic Occlusion In Mixed Reality

Meta released an experimental Quest 3 Depth API for dynamic occlusion in mixed reality.

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Widow’s Walkabout: Mini Golfing In A Haunted House Is The Perfect VR Halloween

Widow’s Walkabout is the spookiest course in Walkabout Mini Golf with haunted surprises from the entire Mighty Coconut development team.

The Best Meta Quest 3 Accessories & Why You’ll Want Them

If you can get your hands on a Quest 3, you’ve got everything you need right in the box to start playing some of the best VR games out there. Once you’ve got a few hours under your belt though, you’ll probably notice a few things that definitely need improving, many of which can thankfully […]

Research, Maintenance Keep Crew Busy Ahead of Spacewalks

International Space Station managers have rescheduled a pair of spacewalks as they continue to review data from a backup radiator leak that has since ceased. In the meantime, the Expedition 70 crew members had a busy day at the end of the week packed with space research, cargo operations, and more spacewalk preparations. The next …

Spacewalks Rescheduled as NASA Reviews Leak Data

Two United States operating segment spacewalks outside the International Space Station have been rescheduled for no earlier than Thursday, Oct. 19, and Monday, Oct. 30, as a result of ongoing review by NASA managers and engineers after a coolant leak from a backup radiator on the station’s Nauka multipurpose laboratory module. The spacewalks were deferred from …

Could Gaza Conflict Turn X/Twitter Users To Meta’s Threads?

Meta’s Threads app has struggled to gain market share from its larger rival, X, despite a promising launch that quickly garnered 100 million signups. But, how the platforms combat misinformation about the conflict between Israel…read more

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