The FTC Calls on Social Platforms to Outline Their Processes to Protect Users from Scam Promotions

The new probe will provide the FTC with more insight into how each platform is dealing with fraudsters.

Unplugged PSVR 2 Mini Review: All Sense, No Hands

Unplugged is available on PSVR 2, but how does it stack up on Sony’s new headset without hand tracking support?

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The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Review – Rolling Arcade Horror On PSVR 2

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is available now for PSVR 2, featuring engaging arcade horror gameplay aboard a spooky rollercoaster.

Here’s our full review:

Some thoughts about SXSW 2023

South by SouthWest (SXSW) is coming to an end, but for me, it is already over. I’m currently at the Schipol airport in Amsterdam, waiting for the connecting flight that will take me back to Italy. And since I’ve some hours to spend, I thought it could have been nice to tell you some thoughts […]

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The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – March 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 March 2023. […]

Aiming to Bring ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ Action to VR, Tactical Team Shooter ‘Breachers’ Releases in April

Triangle Factory, the studio behind Hyper Dash (2021), announced its squad-based shooter Breachers is set to launch next month on Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets. The Rainbow Six Siege-inspired shooter has seen over 60,000 players play since the studio launched the open alpha late last year. Now the studio says Breachers will officially launch on April 13th. Like […]

Crew Focus on Cargo Operations, Science, and Maintenance

The Expedition 68 crew focused on cargo operations, science experiments, and maintenance tasks after the SpaceX Dragon docked to the International Space Station at 7:31 a.m. EDT. Dragon successfully docked to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module, delivering more than 6,200 pounds of research, hardware, and supplies. Afterward, NASA Flight Engineers Frank Rubio, Stephen …

Battle Your Friends In AR Sword Fights With ValoArena

Compete in futuristic duels for a chance at virtual glory. ValoArena is a unique augmented reality (AR) play space that allows you to interact with a variety of multiplayer games without the need for a headset. Instead of motion controllers, you and up to five other players interact with the virtual world as well as […]

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AR-Powered Flashcards Offer A Fresh Spin On Learning

Because learning doesn’t have to be boring. A pair of undergraduate students has developed an immersive learning platform called SmartCards that combines augmented reality (AR) and machine learning technology with conventional flashcards to offer more engaging educational experiences for students, according to UConn Today. The platform is aimed at children ages 2-5, though to be […]

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Pre-Order ‘Breachers’ on Meta Quest 2 to Unlock an Exclusive Weapon Skin

Gather your best squadmates: Breachers, a tactical multiplayer game where strategy and teamwork are essential, is arriving on April 13 for $29.99 USD on Meta…

What is Industry 4.0? An Introduction 

What is Industry 4.0? Many professionals have heard this term referenced frequently in the manufacturing, engineering, and production landscapes – but what does it really mean?  Simply put, Industry 4.0 is a term used to define the latest generation of the “industrial” world. Over the centuries, the way we produce products, manufacture solutions, and generally […]

What is a Digital Twin? A Complete Guide 

What is a digital twin? If you’ve ever worked around the manufacturing or engineering landscape, you may have heard this term referenced in discussions about AI, XR, and Industry 4.0. Digital twins are rapidly emerging as one of the most valuable tools linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.   While these concepts started life as relatively […]

Goodbye AltSpace VR, Hello Microsoft Mesh

Microsoft is updating its popular Teams work communications application to include real-time 3D (RT3D) digital human avatars this May. The solutions provider first announced the inclusion of virtual humans for Teams back in 2021. However, following the closure of its Metaverse service AltSpace VR Microsoft is doubling down on immersive content for its leading workplace […]

The Language of Persuasion: Magic Words to Get Your Way

Want to be more persuasive? Wondering which words will influence people to take action? To discover how to use language to guide people to a desired outcome, interview Jonah Berger.

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Reddit Launches ‘Simple Create’ Streamlined Ad Creation Process

The process enables you to launch a Reddit campaign in three steps.

Meta Tests New Process to Authenticate Accounts via Missed Calls

The process could help social platforms avoid SMS fees for authentication requests.

Pinterest Announces New Video Content Partnership with Dotdash Meredith

The partnership will add to Pinterest’s expanding catalog of exclusive video content.

UK Bans TikTok on Government Devices, as US Pushes for the App to Separate from Chinese Ownership

TikTok could be forced into a sell-off to avoid losing billions in revenue.

Little Cities On Quest Are Now Populated By Little Citizens

Little Cities on Quest are now populated by Little Citizens.

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Breachers Secures An April 13 Release On Quest, Pico & PC VR

Triangle Factory announced that Breachers, its upcoming 5v5 tactical VR shooter, arrives next month on Quest, Pico and PC VR. Read more here:

Meta Confirms 10K Additional Layoffs In Continued Restructuring

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared plans for upcoming layoffs across three areas of the company, as it continues its “Year of Efficiency” as the VR/AR market leader.

Google Discontinues Glass Enterprise Edition Smartglasses

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, the company’s work-focused version of its iconic but once maligned smartglasses, is being discontinued. Google says in a device support FAQ that, starting March 15th, it will no longer sell Glass Enterprise 2, adding that it will only support the device until September 15th, 2023. While the company says it’s not […]

SpaceX Resupply Mission Docks to the Space Station

While the International Space Station was traveling more than 261 miles over North Eastern China, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to station’s Harmony module at 7:31 a.m. EDT, with NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg monitoring operations from the station. The Dragon launched on SpaceX’s 27th contracted commercial resupply mission for NASA at 8:30 p.m. …

NASA TV is Live for Cargo Dragon Docking

A SpaceX Dragon is on track to arrive at the International Space Station today, Thursday, March 16, with an expected docking of the cargo spacecraft about 7:28 a.m. EDT. Live coverage is underway on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. When it arrives to the space station, Dragon will dock to the …

Lab, Plumbing, and Ultrasounds Keep Crew Busy Before Cargo Delivery

The SpaceX Dragon is on track to deliver cargo to the International Space Station after lifting off on March 14, marking the company’s 27th commercial resupply mission. Meanwhile, the Expedition 68 crew kept busy completing lab work, ultrasounds, and plumbing duties. NASA Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen spent time moving equipment to the cupola to help monitor Dragon’s …