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Meta CTO Debunks ‘Half-Truth’ Report on Quest Pro Demise
A key Meta Platforms executive has hit back at claims his company would cease orders of components for the Meta Quest Pro. Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer, Meta, slammed the rumours from a recent The Information article, stating: “Don’t believe everything you read.” The reference refers to The Information’s claim that Meta allegedly plans to […]
7 Digital Twin Events for Your Calendar in 2023
Digital twin technology can address numerous problems in today’s world. Capable of capturing vast amounts of data, creating intuitive simulations, and more, digital twin solutions are at the heart of many transformation projects. They help businesses improve productivity and efficiency, achieve sustainability goals, and unlock Industry 4.0. However, while companies have been experimenting with digital […]
Threads Sees Significant Decline in Usage, but Opportunity for Disruption Remains
Threads has lost momentum from its early hype, but it’s still early days for the app.
Elon Musk Says the Twitter Brand Will be Retired, Renamed ‘X’, Very Soon
The X era is about to begin…
Twitter Announces Coming Restrictions on How Many DMs Non-Twitter Blue Users Can Send
The new initiative is designed to combat DM spam, but it could have unintended impacts.
Snapchat Announces New Activations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
A range of ways to participate in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Hubris Gets Major Update On SteamVR Alongside Limited Time Discount
Hubris on Steam is 25 percent off for a limited time to mark the release of a huge update.
Netflix Reportedly Has ‘No Current Plans’ For A Native App On Apple Vision Pro
Netflix reportedly has no plans to develop a native app for Apple Vision Pro.
Vision Pro should still have Netflix though:
Hands-on: Virtuix Omni One Comes Full Circle with an All-in-one VR Treadmill System
As far as VR treadmills go, Virtuix is the OG. While the company had set out to make a consumer VR treadmill a decade ago, market realities pushed the company into the out-of-home VR attraction space. But after all these years the company remains dead-set on selling a VR treadmill to consumers, and this time […]
Leading Effort to Hack PSVR 2 into Playing PC VR Games Unlocks 6DOF Cameras, Begins Work on Controllers
It seems we’re closer to seeing a viable workaround that could allow PSVR 2 owners to play PC VR games. iVRy, the most promising project dedicated to the task, is making good headway by unlocking the headset’s outer cameras for room-scale tracking. The effort to hack PSVR 2 was initially put on hold earlier this year, which […]
SpaceX Crypto Scams Featuring Elon Musk’s Face Still Common On Twitter
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and Twitter are present at an event held during Vivatech. … [+]The Porte de Versailles in Paris will host a technology startup and innovation show on the 16th of June 2023….read more
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I’m Already Bored Using Threads. Is It Just Social Media Overload?
This photo of Warsaw shows a smartphone running Meta’s Instagram Threads. … [+]Poland, 7 July 2023. Photo by Jaap Ariens/NurPhoto via Getty Images NurPhoto via Getty Images Maybe it is time to do something totally…read more
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Unity’s VisionOS Beta Program Is Opening To Developers
Unity developers can build spatial computing experiences for visionOS that blend digital content with the physical world using Unity PolySpatial. With the release of its visionOS beta platform, Unity, the creator of the world’s leading real-time 3D content creation system, is providing developers with access to its Unity PolySpatial tool. Through this beta program, you and other […]
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Between Realities VR Podcast ft Zimtok5 of F.Reality
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex & Skeeva host VR streamer and F.Reality Podcast host Zimtok5.
Owlchemy Labs Bring Job Simulator & Vacation Simulator To Pico Headsets
Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are now available on Pico headsets.
Espire 2 Gets New Challenges, Leaderboards & Pico 4 Version Today
Espire 2 drops Quest exclusivity with a Pico 4 port, available now alongside a new content update on all platforms.
Navigating Your Way to Driving Test Cancellations in the UK
Learning how to drive and passing the driving test is a significant achievement that can open up new opportunities and gain a sense of freedom. However, booking a driving test can be hassled with long…read more
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Releases Recap: July 16 –21
This week, we released several titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights….
The XR in Travel Vendors for 2023
The potential use cases for extended reality have evolved drastically in recent years. Since the pandemic in particular, extended reality solutions have emerged as a potential solution to a variety of common problems. Mixed, Virtual, and Augmented reality technologies have given us new ways to collaborate without traveling long distances, enhanced the production of innovative […]
Twitter Announces Coming Restrictions on How Many DMs Non-Twitter Blue Users Can Send
The new initiative is designed to combat DM spam, but it could have unintended impacts.
Snapchat Announces New Activations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
A range of ways to participate in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Reddit Takes Control of Protesting Subreddits, Which Could Have a Big Impact on the App
This could shift the dynamics that make Reddit what it is.
Ultraleap Leap Motion Controller 2 Unboxing
A few weeks ago, Ultraleap announced the Leap Motion Controller 2, the successor of that Leap Motion Controller that got much recognition from makers and research centers. This week, I received a sample of it and I opened its box. I have not had the occasion to test thoroughly the device yet, but since I […]
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Meta CTO Rebukes Report Claiming Cancellation of Quest Pro Line
According to a recent report from The Information, Meta is allegedly spinning down Quest Pro alongside a broader move to cancel the future ‘Pro’ line of XR hardware altogether. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says however, “don’t believe everything you read.” Meta has reportedly stopped ordering new components for the Quest Pro from its suppliers, The […]