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Behind The Frame VR Paints A Scene Next Month On Quest, PSVR 2 & PC VR
Behind The Frame brings a Studio Ghibli-inspired ‘paint-and-click’ adventure to VR next month.
Station Hosts 11 Crewmates from Five Countries
Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts are living together aboard the International Space Station following the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission on Sunday. While the new crewmates get adapted to life in microgravity another crew is preparing for its departure this weekend. The orbital outpost’s newest crew of four, representing the U.S., Denmark, Japan, and Russia, …
Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears
Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
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What is Metaverse Real Estate: Building Digital Property
The Metaverse, though the subject of a lot of hype in the digital landscape, is still a relatively new and misunderstood concept. Often championed as the next generation of the internet, the metaverse isn’t a single online environment, app, or platform, but a decentralized collection of technologically enhanced spaces. Within these spaces, innovators have an […]
Expedition 69 Welcomes Crew-7 Members Aboard Station
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov have arrived at the International Space Station. The Dragon spacecraft hatch was opened at 10:58 a.m. EDT Sunday shortly after the station crew opened the hatch between the space station and …
SpaceX Crew-7 Mission Docks to Station’s Harmony Module
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov arrived at the International Space Station as the SpaceX Dragon, named Endurance, docked to the complex at 9:16 a.m. EDT Sunday while the station was 261 statute miles over Queensland, Australia. …
SpaceX Crew-7 Arriving to Station Soon
NASA Television and the agency’s website are providing live continuous coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission carrying NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov on their way to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named Endurance, …
Releases Recap: August 20 – 25
This week, we released several titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlight….
X Officially Launches the First Stage of Job Listings for Verified Organizations
Another element in Elon’s “everything app” vision.
Meta Launches Horizon Worlds For Smartphones Closed Beta As First Footage Emerges
Meta has opened a closed beta of Horizon Worlds on smartphones, and the first footage has emerged.
The mobile avatars have legs.
Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest
Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
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I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
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This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
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Why is Nvidia Stock Going Up? The Rise of Nvidia
If you’re anything like the countless other investors in the tech market, you might be asking, “Why is Nvidia stock going up?” After a somewhat problematic year in 2022, Nvidia has soared into the spotlight recently, demonstrating explosive growth. Posting a blowout earnings report in May this year, thanks mainly to its investment in Generative […]
Big XR News from Microsoft: AI, MR, and the Industrial Metaverse
After having a quiet first half of 2023 in terms of XR, Microsoft is starting to grow its emerging immersive technology promise by combining its upcoming MR services alongside the firm’s genAI investments to innovate workplace communications. Microsoft is working on several MR projects to accelerate the firm’s innovations in immersive technology and distribute its […]
Meta Looks to Pitch Next-Gen Ray Ban Stories Glasses to Live Stream Creators
This could prove to be a much stronger angle for the camera-equipped glasses.
YouTube’s Advice for Shorts Creators, Including Hashtags, the Algorithm and More
Shorts is the fastest-growing content format on YouTube.
Meta’s Messenger Lite App Will Shut Down Next Month
Messenger Lite was designed to provide messaging access in low connectivity regions.
TikTok’s Top Tracks of the Summer Based on In-App Trends
TikTok now plays a key role in driving music trends.
Critically Acclaimed City Builder ‘ISLANDERS’ Coming to VR Next Month
The teams behind the popular island-themed city builder ISLANDERS (2019) announced they’re releasing a dedicated VR version next month. ISLANDERS: VR Edition, which is all about building cities on colorful islands, is being created by original developers Coatsink, GrizzlyGames, and Stage Clear Studios. The minimalist strategy game is also set to be published by Coatsink, the pioneering […]
‘No Man’s Sky’ Patch Brings Much Needed Foveated Rendering to PSVR 2 Version
Redemption arcs rarely last this long, but No Man’s Sky (2016) hasn’t given up on going above and beyond with its latest update, which finally fixes the visuals on PSVR 2. The game’s initial release on PSVR earlier this year 2 wasn’t great, with users noting that visual quality simply wasn’t up to snuff. Players and […]
HTC Vive Pro 2 Hardware Bundle Now Includes Free Wireless Adapter
HTC is running a Vive Pro 2 bundle deal right now in the US that includes the Vive Wireless Adapter, which when purchased separately costs $350. The deal lasts from now until August 30th, bringing the full bundle price to $1,400. On its own, Vive Pro 2 costs $800, which doesn’t include controllers or tracking base […]
Station Unloads New Cargo and Waits One Day for Next Crew
The International Space Station welcomed a new cargo craft overnight as mission managers postponed the launch of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission for 24 hours. The Expedition 69 crew members have begun unpacking the new cargo while servicing a variety of science equipment aboard the orbital lab. Cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin went to bed …