HTC Slashes Price of Vive Pro 2 for a Limited Time, Including Headset & All-in Bundle

HTC launched Vive Pro 2 in 2021, and it’s been the company’s flagship PC VR headset ever since. Now, for a limited time, Vive Pro 2 is cheaper than ever. HTC’s Summer of Gaming Sale has already kicked off, going from now until June 30th. There are a few choice deals to nab if you’re in […]

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Former Oculus Execs Are Jumping Back into Wearables with Sesame Smart Glasses

Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell announced he’s joining former CEO Brendan Iribe and hardware architect Ryan Brown at Sesame, the smart glasses startup that exited stealth earlier this year. Mitchell announced in a LinkedIn post that he’s joining Sesame as Chief Product Officer, noting his mission is to “help bring computers to life.” “Getting the band […]

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Ax-4 Meets Expedition 73 and Begins Space Research

11 residents are living and working aboard the International Space Station today following the docking of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) at 6:31 a.m. EDT on Thursday. The seven Expedition 73 crew members welcomed the four Ax-4 astronauts and are now helping them get up to speed with orbital lab systems and prepare for two weeks of microgravity research.

Meta Bolsters Enterprise XR with New MDM Partnership

This week, Meta gained another XR Mobile Device Management (MDM) partner for its Horizon Managed Services by way of the integration of SkillsVR, a leading XR MDM solutions provider.   The third-party XR MDM solution joins a new line of similar solutions from ManageXR and ArborXR in an apparent attempt to boost the workplace usability […]

X Bans Hashtags in Promoted Posts

Elon doesn’t like hashtags in ads, so X is banning them entirely.

Meta Says It Fixed an Issue That Led To Erroneous Facebook Group Suspensions

Thousands of Facebook groups have been incorrectly suspended over the past week.

Instagram Adds Colored Backgrounds and Emojis to Notes

Instagram’s inbox Notes have proven popular with younger audiences.

Threads Updates Custom Feeds Access

Custom feeds on Threads will now get their own menu, as opposed to side-swiping access.

WebXR Apps On Quest’s Meta Horizon Store Can Now Use In-App Payments

WebXR apps packaged as PWAs on the Meta Horizon Store can now use in-app payments, letting web developers monetize their experiences.

Walkabout Mini Golf’s Crystal Lair Is Infused With An Evil Energy

Walkabout Mini Golf’s Crystal Lair is available now with a mysterious energy flowing from hole 1 to 18.

ModRetro Chromatic Now Displays Nintendo Game Boy Games In Quest Headsets

The Chromatic handheld from ModRetro outputs video of Game Boy cartridges directly into Quest headsets.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Are Held Every Day In Virtual Spaces

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are being held every day inside Horizon Worlds, VRChat, and even Resonite.

Data-Driven Personalization: What’s Changed 1-Year Since the Book Launched? AI, Privacy, and Synthetic Data

Since my book, Data-Driven Personalization, was released in spring 2024, I’ve had the chance to share the frameworks and ideas within it at conferences across the United States. In my conversations, I’ve been heartened to hear that its ideas resonate with marketers and business leaders from all industries: We know that personalization is important to […]

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Xiaomi Unveils China’s Answer to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with a Few Killer Features

Axiom Mission 4 Astronauts Enter Station, Begin Research Mission

At 8:14 a.m. EDT on Thursday, the hatch opened between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station following the arrival of Axiom Mission 4. NASA’s live coverage will continue through welcome remarks from the crew.

Axiom Mission 4 Astronauts Dock to Station Inside Dragon

At 6:31 a.m. EDT on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4. NASA’s arrival coverage will continue through hatch opening and welcome remarks from the crew.

Axiom Mission 4 Mission Approaches Station for Docking on NASA+

NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+ for the arrival of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4.

Ax-4 Orbiting Toward Station as Expedition 73 Studies Pharma, Blood Pressure

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew members is orbiting Earth and on its way to the International Space Station after launching from Kennedy Space Center at 2:31 a.m. EDT on Wednesday. Dragon is carrying Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and Mission Specialists S?awosz Uzna?ski-Wi?niewski and Tibor Kapu and will dock to the Harmony module’s space-facing port at 7 a.m. on Thursday with NASA+ coverage beginning at 5 a.m.

PIXO VR Bolsters Immersive Training Accessibility with New Partnerships

This week, enterprise immersive training solutions provider PIXO VR announced a strategic partnership with MadXR to drive bespoke training content ready for various sectors and end devices such as XR headsets, desktops, mobile devices, and tablets.  This partnership allows PIXO and MadXR to increase accessibility for immersive training services, such as letting employees choose between […]

Ocutrx Unveils HemoLucence Enabling Virtual Blood Translucency for Patient Care

Recently, Ocutrx Technologies introduced HemoLucence, a tool for rendering real-time 3D visualisation of tissue, which may be traditionally obscured by blood.  Ocutrx developed the innovative visualisation tool through its R&D division, Genius Labs, leading to a “world-first” innovation. HemoLucence also includes the OR-Bot 3D Surgical Microscope System, which is entering clinical trials in 2025 or […]

YouTube Increases Age Limit for Livestreaming

Teens under 16 will no longer be able to livestream in the app.

TikTok Looks to Gamify Livestream Engagement With Fan Clubs

Another way to drive livestream engagement in the app. 

X Touts Rise in Usage After Elon Splits With Trump

The Musk/Trump split brought more attention to X, boosting its overall usage.  

Meta Launches Xbox Edition of Its Quest VR Headset

Meta’s looking to make a bigger push into VR gaming. 

A Developer Built A Real-World Ad Blocker For Snap Spectacles

A developer built a real-world ad blocker for Snap Spectacles, though the limited opacity and field of view make it squarely a proof of concept.