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How the Studio Behind Shores of Loci Aims to Bring More Women Into VR
VR has grown from being used by early adopters to a mainstream technology. But the list of top-sellers are dominated by games that appeal to…
Which Countries Have the Top Metaverse Strategies?
Thoughts and feelings about the metaverse are varied. While some people fear the potential threats of the metaverse and question how challenging it will be to police, others believe the future of humanity lies within this digital landscape. In recent years, countless industry reports have explored the potential benefits, and risks of metaverse environments. On […]
Big XR News from NVIDIA, Spatial, RTLY, Ready Player Me, and Rokid
This week was pivotal for the XR industry. The week saw major technology events like NVIDIA GTC and GDC 2023 introduce a wealth of new XR solutions and products. Also, among new consumer-based immersive hardware and software launches, the industrial XR space is accelerating across the enterprise space. Major cooperations are building upon 2022’s technology […]
What is Autodesk? An Introductory Guide
Autodesk is a name you may be familiar with if you’ve ever explored the worlds of 3D design, engineering, or digital entertainment. The company was originally founded in 1982 by the co-inventor of one of the primary versions of the brand’s flagship product, AutoCAD, John Walker. AutoCAD was the first tool officially unveiled by […]
Snapchat Provides Posting Tips on How to Maximize Your Platform Presence
The tips relate to Snapchat’s ‘Snap Stars’ influencer program.
Twitter Will Begin Removing ‘Legacy’ Blue Checkmarks from Next Week
The next stage for Twitter’s subscription revenue push.
Twitter Expands ‘Verification for Organizations’ to More Regions
More gold checkmarks could soon be making their way into your tweet feed.
TikTok’s Future Remains Under a Cloud After CEO’s Appearance Before Congress
TikTok’s CEO provided carefully worded responses to US senators’ questions.
Crew Talk Space With Students, Investigate Fire Control, and Continue Heart Health and Cargo Return Activities
Since the earliest days of the International Space Station expeditions, student groups in schools, camps, museums, and planetariums have had the opportunity to talk with astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory about career choices and science activities. On Thursday, NASA Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg conducted an ISS Ham Radio (ARISS) session with Lana’i High and Elementary School, in …
150 New VR Games Are Coming To Quest Headsets
Meta’s VR program for developers also received a new name: Oculus Publishing. Its been roughly a decade since the foundation of the original Oculus Content Team and so far Meta has spent hundreds of millions funding third-party content and development, supporting the launch of hit titles such as Among Us VR, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, Bonelab, and […]
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Meta’s Horizon Worlds VR Metaverse Adds Quests
Earn exclusive rewards by completing specific objectives. Meta today announced update V102 for Horizon Worlds, the company’s social VR metaverse platform. This latest update introduces a number of bug fixes plaguing world editing and collaborators. What is most exciting, however, is a new feature called “Quests.” Rolling out on Quest headsets over the next few weeks, […]
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Breaking News: ‘Not For Broadcast’ Launches on Meta Quest 2 + Pro Today
Good evening, our main story on this National Nightly News program: Acclaimed FMV game Not For Broadcast releases today on Meta Quest 2 + Pro….
Good Luck, Captain: Action Rogue-Lite ‘Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game’ is Out Today on Meta Quest 2
Exploring the edge of the universe isn’t for the faint of heart. While you can meet some friendly alien species and conduct valuable scientific research,…
Virtual Reality Statistics To Know In 2023
Virtual Reality has evolved from a futuristic, science-fiction concept into an everyday technology in the last couple of years. Only a short while ago, few people have ever heard of “virtual reality”. By 2022, the Virtual Reality market was valued at approximately $37 billion. By 2027, experts predict this value will increase to $114.5 billion […]
RTLY, Ready Player Me Partner for Avatar Interoperability
Web3 firm RLTY announced on Thursday it had partnered with avatar-building platform Ready Player Me to boost interoperability for avatars and wearables. The former’s no-code, Unity-based virtual experience creator for enterprises will integrate new and existing Ready Player Me avatars to build immersive web3 experiences. New entrants can choose from 30 prebuilt full and half-bodied […]
NVIDIA Debuts CloudXR 4.0 Platform at GTC 2023
NVIDIA announced on Thursday the release of its CloudXR 4.0 platform at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2023. The new tools will empower developers with bespoke CloudXR use cases for applications and clients. It will also provide extended reality (XR) scaling for deployments across the cloud and improved server and client flexibility for developing applications. […]
Rokid Unveils Max AR Smart Glasses
Chinese augmented reality (AR) firm Rokid announced this week that it had launched its Rokid Max smart glasses. The new device offers a lightweight, compact movie theatre experience for users. Weighing in at 75 grammes and providing a 215-inch large screen at a six-metre distance, the smart glasses provide stellar visualisations for moviegoing experiences. The […]
Acquisition Strategy: How to Grow Your Sales the Easy Way
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Snap Launches AR Enterprise Services Platform to Power Third-Party AR Experiences
The new ARES platform will enable brands to incorporate Snap-powered AR experiences into their own sites and apps.
Meta Launches Updated Version of WhatsApp for Windows
The updated desktop app includes an improved experience for multi-person video chats.
LinkedIn Publishes New Report on Recruitment Trends
A must-read overview for HR professionals, with some key LinkedIn usage trend notes too.
Reddit Shares New Insights into Gaming Discussion on the Platform, and the Opportunities for Brands
Some interesting insights into the evolving gaming discussion in the app.
Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game Review – One Of The Best VR Roguelites Yet
Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game brings the hit Paradox series to VR with an action roguelite spin-off.
Available now on Meta Quest 2, here’s our full review:
C-Smash VRS Demo Now Live, Arrives On June 23 For PSVR 2
C-Smash VRS arrives on June 23, and you can jump in now thanks to a free PlayStation VR2 demo. Read more here: