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Stacking the Optical Deck: Introducing Infinite Display + a Primer on Measuring Visual Quality in VR
We believe the industry needs to align on VR-specific performance metrics that better show the full picture. Rather than focusing on display resolution alone, we…
Introducing Meta Reality: A Look at the Technologies Necessary to Convincingly Blend the Virtual and Physical Worlds
Today, we’re introducing a new name for our unique mixed reality system—Meta Reality—and giving you an under-the-hood look at what goes into a truly first-class…
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Review: Excess Comes As Standard
Cadillac’s biggest SUV gets even more excessive, with the Escalade-V packing a supercharged V8 and no shortage of road presence.
Laser Armed Vehicles Will Be Joining The Army
The U.S. Army has been investing in laser weapon technology for years, and now, the fruits of their labor is being introduced to soldiers for the first time.
Here’s How Fast The Lucid Air Really Is
Lucid Motors is a new company, but they’re developing the fastest EVs on the market. Shake hands with your inner racecar driver and find out just how fast.
How To Change The Band On Your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is a unique form factor for watches and it also has a new way of attaching straps. We’ll tell you which ones will work and how to change them.
Virtual Reality Statistics to Know in 2023
Today’s immersive hardware customers have ever-increasing access to sleeker, more engaging virtual Reality (VR) experiences and marketplace statistics reflect that interest. Over the last couple of years, VR has grown so dramatically users see the technology in all areas of life. Thanks to increasing consumer and enterprise brands, the immersive market is growing with use […]
Big XR News from EndeavorXR, Meta, IGS 2022, and Conquest VR
As 2022 rounds off, the extended reality (XR) sector continues to grow. Despite stocks of major immersive firms such as Meta and Snap facing drops amidst the most recent tech bubble pop where social media stocks fell across the board. In the wake of 2023, many XR devices are hitting the market, bringing the new […]
XR Today’s 2022 Microsoft HoloLens 2 Review
To date, Microsoft HoloLens 2 continues to receive rave reviews for its stunning performance and versatility. First launched in 2016, the HoloLens became one of the early entrants in the mixed reality (MR) headsets segment and the first to run the Windows MR platform. It comprised a head-mounted display (HMD) and a front-facing visor. The […]
The Role of VR in the Future of Remote Work
Virtual reality (VR) is still a daunting task for most in the tech industry. Although extended reality (XR) technologies are developing at a much faster pace, many people still see them as a tool for entertainment. The future of remote work, however, has changed significantly after introducing VR. The reality, pun intended, is that immersive […]
Google Tests Text Search for Segments in YouTube Clips
A new SEO consideration for your video clips?
Twitter Switches Brand Profile Avatars to Squares to Counter Impersonation
Time to update you Twitter avatars on your brand profiles.
Meta Will Continue to Invest Big in the Metaverse in 2023, According to CTO
Despite questions over its Metaverse focus, Meta is determined to stay the course on its next-level features.
Twitter Provides New Ad Placement Controls to Reassure Ad Partners
The new controls will help to ensure their ads don’t appear alongside offensive tweets.
VR Set To Enter New Phase After A Decade Of Carmack
John Carmack’s departure from Meta marks the end of an era and start of another.
Virtual Desktop Reverts Internet Requirement Following Backlash
Virtual Desktop no longer requires an internet connection each session following backlash from customers.
Meta: Retinal Resolution Is ‘On Our Product Roadmap’
Meta says it’s “developing high-density displays and high-resolution optical systems in tandem to achieve retinal resolution on our product roadmap”.
Meta: ‘Our Goal’ Is Automated Room Scanning For Full-Fledged Mixed Reality
Meta says its “goal” is to deliver automated room scanning for mixed reality.
Currently, Quest users have to manually mark out walls and furniture.
Road to VR’s 2022 Game of the Year Awards
Virtual reality opens a portal to every conceivable dimension, whether it be far-flung space stations, medieval dungeons, or fantastical realms translated directly from the minds of this generation’s most talented artists. We were transported from our living rooms, home offices, dorm rooms—anywhere you could unplug a piece of physical reality to make way for the […]
VR Industry Luminary John Carmack Quits Meta, Calling it “the end of my decade in VR”
John Carmack, legendary programmer and key player in the Oculus gensis story, announced he’s left Meta, writing in a memo to employees that he “wearied of the fight” of trying to push for change at the highest levels of the company. Carmack has never been one to mince words. Outside of bringing industry expertise to […]
HTC’s VR/AR Headset Will Be Revealed At CES 2023
The mixed reality device will supposedly feature a lightweight design as well as support for hand-tracking. This week it was announced that HTC will be unveiling a new consumer-friendly VR headset next month during CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. First reported by The Verge, the all-in-one VR device is apparently being positioned as a […]
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This Odd Looking Ford Ranger Is One Of The Rarest Trucks Ever Made
The Ford Ranger Skyranger was a strange truck produced in the 1990s. It included a soft top convertible roof and many other quirky features.
The Apple Silicon Mac Pro May Not Be As Extreme As Expected
The company was originally supposed to launch the M1 Extreme processor with an updated Mac Pro, effectively putting an end to the era of Intel-powered Macs.
Here’s How To Find The Android 13 Hidden Easter Egg
Google has broadened its animal horizons — the Android 13 Easter egg reps 14 different critters, symbols and themes.