NASA Television coverage of today’s spacewalk with NASA astronaut Nicole Mann and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata is now underway and is also available on the NASA app and the agency’s website. The two Expedition 68 crew members are preparing to exit the?International Space Station‘s Quest airlock for a spacewalk expected to begin at about …
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What Common Social Media Algospeak Words Actually Mean
The topline Last weekend, actress and influencer Julia Fox apologized after she misread a TikToker’s reference to “mascara,” not knowing it was “algospeak” for sexual assault, the latest misunderstanding caused by code words used on…read more
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The Mega-Popular VR Game Echo VR Is Shutting Down
Service for Echo Arena and Echo Combat will end on August 1st, 2023. Originally released back in 2017 on Oculus Rift, Echo VR has over the years cemented itself as one of the most popular multiplayer games available on VR headsets. Unfortunately, developed Ready at Dawn and Meta this week announced that they are shutting […]
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Audi’s EV Concept Features Support For AR Glasses
The futuristic SUV features a digital console that can only be seen using AR technology. German automotive manufacturer Audi recently unveiled a new concept SUV that can turn into a pickup truck on-demand. The “Actisphere” vehicle features a range of over 600 km, 800-volt charging technology, and no local emissions. Not only that, but the […]
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Sharecare Is Using VR To Improve Workforce Health
The pilot program saw an 82% engagement rate and a 280% boost in average weekly exercise time. Sharecare, a digital health company that helps people unify and manage their health, is launching a new health program called Get Active, which uses VR technology to help employers motivate their workforce to get active. The pilot program […]
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Sony Is Dropping PS5’s PlayStation Plus Collection, So Claim These 20 Games While You Still Can
It looks like the PlayStation Plus Collection for PS5 is getting the ax. Here’s what you can download before the shutdown scheduled for May 9.
Why You Should Probably Disable Remote Access To Your Wi-Fi
Utilizing remote access to your Wi-Fi network is helpful for those on the move, but if you’re not constantly using this feature, it’s better to disable it.
Car Battery Replacements That Cost More Than You Think
Replacing the battery in an electric vehicle can be an expensive event, especially if you own one of these car models and don’t have a warranty.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Vs Pixel 7 Pro Specs Showdown
Samsung’s latest flagship is finally coming, and among its Google and Apple peers, here’s how the Galaxy S23 Ultra will stack up to its competitors.
NVIDIA NeRF to Introduce VR Scene Builder Tools
NVIDIA upgraded its NeRF photogrammetry service to include new virtual reality (VR) content creation tools this Tuesday. Capture, Render, Win Announcing the #InstantNeRFVR Contest ? Read more about how to create an immersive scene with our new #InstantNeRF VR software for a chance to win an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card. ?? https://t.co/ABpgPr8KNV […]
Meta Faces FTC Injunction on Within Unlimited Deal
Meta Platforms faces its latest setback on Tuesday after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an injunction against a potential buyout. An upcoming decision from the organisation has placed Meta’s plans to acquire virtual reality (VR) firm Within Unlimited in uncertainty, according to reports. The news comes after the FTC sued the Menlo Park-based […]
TikTok Tests Reducing Music Options as Part of Ongoing Negotiations Over Music Usage Rights
The test is underway with some TikTok users in Australia.
OpenAI Announces Paid Subscription for ChatGPT
ChatGPT has quickly become a hugely valuable addition to the digital marketing toolbox.
Investigation Finds Twitter is Approving Bot Profiles for Verified Checkmarks
Battling bots was one of Elon Musk’s key aims in buying the app.
TikTok Shares Tips for Brands Looking to Tap into Super Bowl Discussion in the App
TikTok could provide another pathway to tap into viral moments around the game.
Crumbling Looks Like A Big Nostalgia Trip On Quest and PC VR
Crumbling aims to recreate your childhood nostalgia of playing with action figures through a hack ’n’ slash VR roguelike, and it’s coming to Quest and PC VR this Summer. Read more here:
Guest Editorial: Echo VR’s Loss Reverberates In Reality
When a server goes offline in the metaverse, does it make a sound?
Read long-time Echo VR player Hasko7’s editorial about the shutdown of Echo Arena:
Silhouette Review: Hand Tracking Shadows Leave A Puzzling Mark
Hand tracking puzzle game Silhouette is available now for Quest 2 and Quest Pro.
Here’s our full review:
Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye Arrives On ‘Major VR Platforms’ This Year
Peanut Button confirms Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye is in development, bringing a new point-and-click adventure to “major VR platforms” later this year.
More details here:
Convince and Convert’s Take on ChatGPT & AI
While AI has certainly been around for many years, ChatGPT has only been available since November 2022. It’s blown up in the marketing community really since the new year of 2023 and is taking over conversations in every industry like wildfire. This genie isn’t going back in the bottle and we need to continue to […]
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Meta Optimizes Quest Developer Tool for Apple’s Mac M-series Chips
Last week Meta released the latest version of the Meta Quest Developer Hub tool which has been optimized to work natively on Apple’s M-series chips for better performance. The Meta Quest Developer Hub (MQDH) is a collection of tools to make VR development easier for Quest developers. In addition to giving devs an easy way […]
Mil-Sim Shooter ‘Onward’ to Drop Quest 1 Support Later This Year
Meta-owned developer Downpour Interactive announced it’s pulling Quest 1 support for Onward, the hit team-based mil-sim shooter. First launched on PC VR headsets in Early Access back in 2016, Onward managed to garner a hardcore following over the years thanks to its realistic squad-based gameplay and unrelentingly faithful reproduction of real-world weaponry. In mid-2020, Downpour decidedly slimmed […]
Meta Plans to Shut Down One of Its Most Popular and Long-standing Multiplayer VR Games
Meta and its child-studio Ready at Dawn today announced plans to shut down the popular free-to-play multiplayer game Echo VR, with plans to turn off severs come August 1st. Echo VR has had a storied journey, having originally launched as an Oculus Rift exclusive title all the way back in 2017. In 2020 the game made the […]
Station is GO for Thursday Spacewalk as Space Research Keeps Up
Mission managers have given the “go” for two astronauts to exit the International Space Station on Thursday and conduct a seven-hour spacewalk. While the spacewalk preparations were under way, the rest of the Expedition 68 crew kept up its ongoing schedule of human research, botany, and physics experiments. Flight Engineers Nicole Mann of NASA and …
Matanuska Diesel Unveils Streamlined Website with Assistance from Redoubt Business Solutions
Wasilla, Alaska – Matanuska Diesel, a Wasilla-based diesel mechanic shop run by veterans, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The website, which was created in collaboration with local digital marketing…read more
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