Around the world, technologies in the extended reality landscape have gained increasing attention from virtually every industry. In the last few years, we’ve seen virtual reality transform from a novel concept connected to the gaming and entertainment space to a crucial corporate tool. Today’s businesses are leveraging VR for everything from training and education […]
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Amazon Set to Lay off 9,000 More Workers
Amazon will reduce its workforce by 9,000 staff over the next few weeks across numerous products, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Chief Executive Andy Jassy announced in a staff memo on Monday. The company said that it would cut its headcount to reduce overhead costs, citing “uncertainty that exists in the near future,” the memo […]
Croquet, Unity Announce Beta Metaverse Platform ahead of GDC 2023
Croquet Corporation announced on Thursday last week it had launched its Croquet for Unity solution. The new JavaScript multiplayer framework integrates with Unity to provide a novel approach for developers. The company will trial a Beta version of its latest metaverse solution at the Game Developers Conference 2023 in San Francisco in April. With it, […]
Can Investors find Value Incentives in Digital Twin Technology?
Late last year, the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) teamed up with real-time 3D (RT3D) engine providers Unity to design a digital twin of the Florida area to drive local business investments and technology innovations. The OEP digital twin recreates roughly 800 square miles of Orlando as a 3D render using integrated technology such as photogrammetry, […]
New Data Suggests that Hate Speech is on the Rise on Twitter 2.0
Elon Musk claims that hate speech is down, but new evidence suggests otherwise.
Twitter’s New Text Formatting Options Move a Step Closer
Bold, italics and underline options are coming to your tweets.
Elon Musk Says Priority Ranking for Tweet Replies from Twitter Blue Subscribers will Come Into Effect Soon
Priority tweet ranking was one of the original perks outlined by Elon Musk as part of the new Blue plan.
Creed: Rise To Glory – Championship Edition Releases April 4 For PSVR 2
A new ‘Championship Edition’ of Creed: Rise to Glory releases on April 4 for PSVR 2, including new content based on Creed III.
More details here:
Zero Caliber: Reloaded Gets New PvP Maps, Visual Upgrades & More On Quest
XR Games released a major Zero Caliber: Reloaded update last week on Quest, adding three new PvP maps, upgraded visuals and more. Read more here:
Steam Spring Sale 2023 Discounts Half-Life, Star Wars & More
The Steam Spring Sale is now live, offering big discounts on PC VR games like Star Wars: Squadrons and Half-Life Alyx. Read more here:
The XR Week Peek (2023.03.20): Meta to perform new layoffs, Google Glass to shut down, and more!
I’m back in Italy! My time at SXSW has been great, but now it’s time to be back to the usual routine. I still feel a lot tired because of the jet lag and the little sleep I had in Austin, but this is pretty normal, and in one week or such this feeling should […]
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‘Not For Broadcast VR’ Review – The Dystopian ‘Job Simulator’ for Aspiring Propagandists
Not For Broadcast VR isn’t just about live-mixing camera feeds and making sure the National Nightly News airs without a hitch—that’s the gamey bit you’ll have to contend with if you want to keep ratings up and make sure the audience isn’t switching channels. It’s also a dark and brilliantly satirical take on modern politics and […]
No Man’s Sky PSVR 2 Review: Jumping to Hyperspeed
No Man’s Sky added PSVR 2 support to coincide with the headset’s launch last month, but how does the game hold up?
Here’s our full No Man’s Sky PSVR 2 review:
SXSW: Hands-On with Temporal World and From The Main Square
My time at SXSW is over, but I still want to write a few articles about what I tried there. And today I want to write a short post about two experiences that I’ve tried in the XR Showcase area: Temporal World and From The Main Square. Temporal World: A Virtual Reality Memory Experience I […]
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Tactical VR Shooter Breachers Launches April 2023
Those who pre-order the game through the Meta Quest Store will receive a special gun skin. Triangle Factory, the developer behind the popular VR game Hyper Dash, today revealed the official release date for its next multiplayer experience, Breachers. Coming next month to Quest, Rift, and PC VR headsets, this tactical first-person shooter pits two […]
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Releases Recap: March 13 – 17
This week, we released a bunch of titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights….
Pavlov VR Review – Straight Shooter On PSVR 2
Pavlov is a solid VR multiplayer shooter that thrives in its tactile interactions and gunplay.
Here’s our full Pavlov PSVR 2 review:
6 Actions You Must Take in Customer Experience in 2023
TL;DR Why This Research is Important to You Six of the 12 Key takeaways Six Actions You Can Take Next The Research Authors and Methodology Download the Full Report Why This Research is Important to You Customer Experience Is The New Competitive Battlefield. This is urgent for any brand, business, organization, and leader competing in […]
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Dragon Cargo Transfer, Installations, and Eye Exams Cap Crew Week
The Expedition 68 crew members wrapped up their week aboard the International Space Station by removing payloads for a resupply mission, installing equipment for microgravity research, and performing eye exams for a routine checkup. NASA Flight Engineers Frank Rubio and Woody Hoburg and Flight Engineer Sultan Alneyadi from UAE (United Arab Emirates) made progress transferring …
Social Media Would Be Better If It Wasn’t So Political
The original soap box was the first “soapbox” and social media has evolved to be a digitalized version. … [+]In the 1870s, many people gathered in London’s Hyde Park Speakers Corner to talk about religion…read more
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Network Domain Overview
Domain Networks are a type of hosting service that allow for the control, security and flexibility when it comes to managing websites. Domain networks can be divided into three main types: dedicated hosting, cloud hosting,…read more
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GetDandy – Using AI and Automation to Programmatically Dispute and Remove Bad Reviews
In today’s digital age, online reviews can make or break a business. A single bad review can dissuade potential customers and lead to a loss of revenue. This is especially true for businesses in industries…read more
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Dr. Michael Dattoli: Changing the Face of P.C Treatment
Dr. Michael Dattoli is revolutionizing the way prostate cancer is treated, giving hope to patients and their families who have been affected by this disease. With his unique approach to treatment, He has achieved remarkable…read more
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VR City Builder Little Cities Adds Little Citizens
You can even interact with your miniature citizens by waving your hand. The popular VR city-building game Little Cities has received a new free update that introduces a tiny community to your tiny metropolis. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Little Citizens Update promises to add more life to your cities by inhabiting them […]
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