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WhatsApp Announces New Sponsorship Deal with Mercedes F1 Team
The deal will see the Mercedes team post exclusive content in the messaging app.
Meta Launches Collaborative Legal Action with Louboutin Targeting Counterfeit Sellers in its Apps
A new step-up in Meta’s enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers.
Major Advertisers Pull Out of X, Which Could Spark a Bigger Shift Away From the App
Disney, Apple, and other big brands are pausing their X ad spend after recent controversial comments by Elon Musk.
Vacation Simulator Hits Major Sales Milestone Alongside Quest 3 Update
Vacation Simulator becomes Owlchemy’s second platinum-selling game, also receiving a Quest 3 update.
How Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior’s Devs Aim To Build On The Original
Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior hits Quest soon, but what’s changed from before? Read on for our exclusive interview:
Blast from the Past: ‘Dragon Front Rising’ Blends Dieselpunk + Fantasy in a CCG Built for Quest
We’ve come a long way since 2016. VR headsets have evolved beyond the need for a powerful gaming PC, and we’ve ditched the wires and…
The Best Virtual Reality Accessories for Deeper Immersion
Virtual reality accessories are transforming the immersive technology landscape. As VR headsets are growing more advanced, the “add-ons” available to personalize and enhance virtual experiences are also evolving. Today’s VR accessories don’t just include additional straps for comfort or charging systems. They encompass a broad range of powerful tools. The options are almost limitless, from […]
Naer, Miro, HPE Partner for XR Remote Work on Meta Quest 3
Mixed reality (MR) firm Naer announced on Thursday a strategic partnership with digital collaboration platform Miro and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE). The groundbreaking partnership will allow the MR productivity app company to boost productivity among teams with fully immersive brainstorming and collaboration for the enterprise. For the Oslo, Norway-based company, their solution allows teams of colleagues […]
What is SteamVR 2.0, and What are the Business Benefits?
SteamVR 2.0, not to be confused with the SteamVR Base Station 2.0, is quickly making waves in virtual reality space. Despite an early start in the VR industry, with the introduction of solutions like the Valve Index, Valve has been relatively quiet in the XR space for a while. Though rumors suggest a new extended […]
VIVE XR Elite Review: Behind the Scenes of the XR Elite
If you’re looking for a comprehensive VIVE XR Elite review, you’re in the right place. The XR headset landscape is heating up. Meta has now officially released the Meta Quest 3 and dropped the price of its Pro headset, and Apple is moving ever-closer to a release date for the Vision Pro. However, even before […]
X Adds New Job Search Element To Highlight Roles Posted by Companies
X has added a new search tool to showcase the various roles posted by brands.
TikTok Adds Metrics To Provide Further Insight Into How Ads Drive Conversion
TikTok says that traditional ad measurement approaches fail to adequately credit the value of ads.
Google Adds More Generative AI Elements To Search
Some interesting new updates to Google’s AI-based SGE experience.
Meet Lewis Hamilton In VR With Mercedes ‘VIP Garage Tour’ From Qualcomm
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix attendees can meet Lewis Hamilton in VR with Qualcomm’s ‘VIP Garage Tour.’
Among Us VR Readies For Pico & PSVR 2 Launch With Cross-Play
Among Us VR comes to Pico in December as Schell Games teases PSVR 2 release by “pleading the 5th”.
Richie’s Plank Experience Looks Like A New Game On Quest With Latest Update
Richie’s Plank Experience gets a major upgrade on Quest, adding enhanced visuals and mixed reality support.
[Industry Direct] ‘Pavlov Shack’ Revamps Modding, Now on the Official Meta Quest Store
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New ‘Arizona Sunshine 2’ Gameplay Video Shows off Campaign, Co-op & More
Vertigo Games showed off more of its upcoming zombie-slaying adventure Arizona Sunshine 2 in a new Gameplay Showcase today, featuring an extended look at the single-player campaign, co-op mode, and a first look at some new gameplay mechanics. Update (11AM ET): In the deep dive video we get a closer look at Arizona Sunshine 2’s single-player campaign, […]
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Google’s VR Studio Owlchemy Labs Now Has Two Platinum-selling Titles
Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned VR studio behind Job Simulator (2016), announced the game’s sequel Vacation Simulator (2019) just went platinum, having now topped over one million units sold. The studio’s breakout title Job Simulator went platinum in early 2020, owing not only to its fun and approachable gameplay, but also for having been a launch title for HTC Vive, PSVR, and […]
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Space Biology Research Wraps Up Crew’s Work Week
Bacteria, brain aging, and gravity-sensing cells were the main research subjects aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The seven Expedition 70 crew members also worked on computers, communications gear, and life support maintenance to wrap up the work week. NASA Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara explored how microorganisms grow in microgravity, the potential damage they …
Station Research Benefits Humans on Earth, Crews in Space
A variety of research taking place today on the International Space Station is helping NASA and its partners support crews living and working off the Earth. The ongoing Expedition 70 investigations are informing ways to improve human health and plan future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Astronauts Loral O’Hara and Satoshi Furukawa joined …
Become a Master Assassin in ‘Assassin’s Creed® Nexus VR’
Today’s the day: Assassin’s Creed® Nexus VR has arrived! Parkour, combat, and stealth combine to deliver VR’s very first entry in the Assassin’s Creed universe—complete…
AR Remote Guidance Service Comes to Quest 3
This week, AR/MR guidance solutions provider Arvizio announced support for Meta Quest 3 headsets, bringing its enterprise-grade AR Instructor application to the new headset. The integration introduces a powerful frontline tool to the Meta Quest 3, allowing end-users to leverage AI-powered immersive training and operational experience visualisations. Moreover, Arvizio states that the AR Instructor/Quest […]