The move will further erode trust in the app, which is the opposite of Musk’s stated aim.
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SenseGlove Raises €3.25M in Series A Funding Round to Advance VR Haptic Gloves
SenseGlove, a Netherlands-based creator of XR haptic gloves, has secured €3.25 million (~$3.5 million) in a series A funding round, something the company says will be used to accelerate its enterprise-focused SenseGlove Nova haptic gloves. The funding round was led by Dutch venture capital firm Lumaux, bringing the company’s total outside investment to around €5.5 […]
Take a Trip Aboard the ISS in Latest VR Film From Lauded Immersive Filmmakers Felix & Paul
Felix & Paul, the studio known for its pioneering work in creating cinematic immersive films, is set to release the first installment in a new VR trilogy shot from the International Space Station (ISS), which is slated to offer stunning views of Earth from low orbit. Called Space Explorers – Blue Marble, the first in […]
Headset Maker Aims to Deliver Portable & Affordable VR Combat Sim for Training Real Pilots
Enterprise headset maker Vrgineers has developed a portable VR combat flight sim system for training pilots on a wide range of combat aircraft, including planes and helicopters. The entire system fits into a single large case and can be deployed wherever it’s needed. Made from entirely commercially available off-the-shelf components, the system unpacks from a single […]
The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – April 2023
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual games & apps are performing across its Quest 2 storefront, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the 20 best rated Oculus Quest games and apps as of April 2023. […]
Robotic Arm Releases Cygnus Space Freighter from Station
At 7:22 a.m. EDT, Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm which earlier detached Cygnus from the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. At the time of release, the station was flying southwest of Ireland. The Cygnus spacecraft successfully departed the space station more than five months after …
Robotic Arm Releasing Cygnus Cargo Craft Live on NASA TV
Live coverage of the departure of Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app, with its release from the robotic arm scheduled for 7:20 a.m. EDT. Coverage will conclude following departure from station. Flight controllers on the ground sent commands …
Finally! Instagram Reveals Massive Upgrade For All Users Worldwide
Instagram added the much requested feature. SOPA Images/LightRocket by Getty Images Instagram has finally added a profile feature, which was sorely needed for such a long time. Several third-party apps have been developed to help…read more
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3 Ways To Optimize Your Social Media Advertising
Social media advertising is an ever-evolving field, with new trends and technologies emerging constantly. As a social media advertising professional, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest techniques and strategies that will…read more
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Wired Journalist Banned From Twitter For Reporting On Hack Of Anti-Trans Activist Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh is an anti-trans journalist for The Daily Wire, which is a conservative news source. … [+]A rally in Nashville Tennessee against gender affirming health care at War Memorial Plaza, October 212022. Photo by…read more
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Forgotten Oasis: The ‘Temple At Zerzura’ Emerges From ‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Today on the Meta Quest Platform
Welcome back, explorers! The Temple At Zerzura is the latest add-on course for Walkabout Mini Golf, and also the fifth and final (for now) entry…
Snap Unveils ARES Enterprise Tools at SPS 2023
Snap Inc wrapped up its Partner Summit (SPS 2023) on Wednesday, revealing several strategic augmented reality (AR) technologies to boost adoption for enterprises. The company’s AR Enterprise Services (ARES) received several new partnerships via the company’s Shopping Suite. The new tool allows retailers to power their websites with Snap’s class-leading AR solutions to boost brand […]
Top XR Providers for Arts & Entertainment Market Map in 2023
The evolving extended reality landscape is changing the world we live in on a phenomenal scale. As immersive technologies become more accessible, both for consumers and business users alike, we’re discovering just how impactful these solutions can be. The right tools can change the way we communicate and connect in the digital age, and transform […]
What is Zuckerbergs’s Metaverse?
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end,” said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, when concluding Facebook Connect 2021. Even during the firm’s grand rebranding and refocus on the Metaverse, the CEO spoke about a better beginning promising an idealistic view of a futuristic tomorrow where digital and physical worlds come together. The years […]
Email Marketing Strategy: Cultivating Prospects With Content
Looking for a guaranteed way to reach prospects and customers with your messages? Wondering how email could help you attract and retain more customers? To discover an email content marketing strategy that nurtures and converts, I interview Alex Cattoni.
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Microsoft Drops Twitter from its Social Media Management Platform
The change could be another blow to Twitter’s struggling ad business.
TikTok Moves to Ban All Climate Change Denial Content
TikTok becomes the latest social media app to ban climate denial and misinformation.
LinkedIn Shares New Insights into the Latest Tech Marketing Trends
The report looks at the latest tech marketing trends and how decision-makers are being influenced.
Meta’s Opening Up its Horizon Worlds VR Experience to Teen Users
Hooking in younger users could be key to maximizing metaverse take-up.
How AI Drives Personalization in Financial Services: 4 Practices and Examples
The growth of digital banking has left financial services brands with fewer opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their customers. As such, the brands are having a hard time driving customer loyalty and retaining loyal customers for their businesses. The COVID pandemic has also contributed significantly to the growth of the digital self-service era. With […]
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Mitigating Social Media Risks in Financial Institutions: Why It Should be a Top Priority
As entities in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industry reduce their workforces, they turn to technology to fill in the gaps, especially around marketing and communications. But unlike many companies doing the same, these institutions face a bevy of regulations that complicate a technical solution. Social media use, for example, can easily run […]
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Meta Layoffs Affect VR Teams at ‘Lone Echo’ & ‘Onward’ Studios
Meta is the midst of a second large round of layoffs, and this time a number of employees in its internal VR studios have been affected. Business Insider reported earlier this week that Meta was increasing its focus on gaming-related projects within its Reality Labs division. As other teams were expected to be dissolved in layoffs, […]
Crew Works New Fluid Physics Study, Preps Cargo Ship for Departure
Fluid physics research and cargo craft departure activities kept the Expedition 69 astronauts busy aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The cosmonauts were also back to work following an extended sleep period after they completed a spacewalk to move and install hardware on the orbital outpost. All four astronauts worked throughout the day on …
Eye and Brain Study, Fluid Physics Research After Cosmonaut Spacewalk
Human research and fluid physics were the main science experiments taking place aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday for four Expedition 69 astronauts. The three cosmonauts aboard the orbital outpost slept in following an overnight spacewalk to move and install hardware. The latest space biology experiment taking place on the station explores how living …