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My interview with Play For Dream about their headset, Android XR, enterprise licensing, China, and more!
During my trip to China, one of the most interesting things was visiting the Chinese headquarters of Play For Dream (the company is actually based in Singapore, but has a strong presence in Shanghai). There, I have been able to ask the company some interesting questions about their present and their future. Among these questions, […]
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AWE 2025 Preview: 4 Companies Building XR’s Future
AWE USA 2025, one of the XR industry’s largest annual conferences, kicks off next week. We got a preview of what four interesting companies attending the event will be showing. As far as industry events go, AWE USA has become our must-attend XR event of the year. It kicks off next week on June 10–12 in […]
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New Lady Gaga Track is ‘Beat Saber’s Latest Surprise Release
Everyone’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber just got a new track from none other than Lady Gaga, released as a paid single. Available today across all supported platforms, Beat Saber players can now slash it to the beat to Lady Gaga’s 2025 hit song ‘Abracadabra,’ released as the game’s latest Shock Drop and priced at $1.99. […]
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Etsy Co-founder is Reportedly Building a Wild Magnifying Glass-like XR Device
Robert Kalin, co-founder and former CEO of online marketplace Etsy, is reportedly building a hand-held, magnifying glass-like XR device. As discovered by Low Pass, Kalin’s new startup Dopple Works is developing a mixed reality device reportedly called ‘Loop’. An application for the device just passed through the FCC, which could mean it’s nearing release. As FCC applications […]
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Pimax Partners with Motorsport Games Following $2.5M Investment, Bolstering Position in VR Sims
PC VR headset maker Pimax is aiming to strengthen its position in VR sim games by partnering with Motorsport Games, the studio behind the NASCAR game series, KartKraft (2022), and Le Mans Ultimate (2024). Pimax is leveraging its place in VR sim games following a $2.5 million investment in Motorsport Games, which was led by the […]
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Space Physics, Biology Studies Wrap Week Aboard Space Station
Space physics topped the International Space Station research schedule on Friday followed by ongoing biology studies. Earth observation duties and a variety of lab maintenance were also on the schedule for the Expedition 73 crew at the end of the week.
Will Apple Showcase XR and the Vision Pro at WWDC Next Week?
Next week, Apple will host its annual WWDC showcase from June 9 to 13, 2025, at Apple Park. The showcase will provide insight into Apple innovations across its portfolio, including the Vision Pro. Susan Prescott, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations, said during the event’s first announcement: We’re excited to mark another incredible year of […]
How to Evaluate AI and XR Training Vendors for Skill Development
If you’ve been searching for an innovative way to upgrade your employee training strategies, you’ve probably already heard about the benefits of immersive learning. Extended reality can accelerate training cycles, improve employee confidence and boost engagement. Now, XR training vendors are kicking things up a notch, with the addition of artificial intelligence. AI doesn’t just […]
The Power of AI in Immersive Training: A Primer for L&D Leaders
Traditional corporate training has a lot of problems. It’s static, inflexible, and often struggles to keep up with the real changes happening in today’s workplaces. Just think about the fact that about 60% of the global workplace will need reskilling by 2030 (according to the World Economic Forum). That means your existing training strategies are […]
X Adds Verification Explainers To Avoid EU Fines
The EU Commission is examining X’s updates verification program for potential deceptive behavior.
Meta Shares Ad Tips Based on 1M+ Ad Creatives
A look at some of the latest ad trends, including use of Meta’s evolving AI tools.
LinkedIn Adds More Video Ad Options, Including ‘First Impression Ads’
Video consumption is rising on LinkedIn.
Meta Provides More Insight Into Latest Model AR Glasses
Meta’s AR glasses are currently in development, with a view to a 2027 retail launch.
Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra Launches In Beat Saber
Lady Gaga’s latest hit song “Abracadabra” is now playable in Beat Saber.
The Phoenix Gene Review: A Flight That Goes Down In Flames
The Phoenix Gene is a new narrative-driven third person on-rails shooter that fails to take the genre to new heights.
Quest’s Web Browser Now Experimentally Supports Colocated WebXR
The Horizon OS web browser now has experimental support for automatic colocated WebXR, meaning multiple Quest headsets sharing the same space.
Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow Revives The Stealth Series On Quest, Steam & PS VR2
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is reviving the legendary stealth series on PlayStation VR2, Quest and Steam this year.
Meta’s Next Headset is Reportedly Thin, Powerful & Uses a Puck-style Compute Unit, Coming in 2026
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Meta may be looking to some of Hollywood’s top brands to produce exclusive content for its next XR headset, which is expected to feature a completely new thin and light design when it reportedly ships next year. Citing people familiar with the matter, Meta has recently been in […]
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A Look Inside Meta’s ‘Aria’ Research Glasses Shows What Tech Could Come to Future AR Glasses
Earlier this year, Meta unveiled Aria Gen 2, the next iteration of its research glasses. At the time, Meta was pretty sparse with details, however now the company is gearing up to release the device to third-party researchers sometime next year, and in the process, showing what might come to AR glasses in the future. Meta revealed […]
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‘Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow’ Brings Acclaimed Stealth Series to All Major VR Headsets This Year
The long-awaited next entry into the critically-acclaimed Thief series is coming to all major VR headsets this year, promising to blend the storied franchise’s stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Unveiled during PlayStation’s State of Play, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow puts you in the stealthy boots of a cunning thief who was orphaned by The City’s tyrant, Baron […]
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Astronauts Update Science Software and Hardware Keeping Up Ongoing Space Research
The Expedition 73 crew serviced a variety of science software and hardware on Thursday keeping up its advanced space research experiments and technology demonstrations. Eye checks, Earth observations, and life support maintenance rounded out International Space Station’s schedule.
AI & Immersive Learning: Accelerating Skill Development with AI and XR
AI & immersive learning have both offered companies ways to improve training and development experiences for a while now. Artificial intelligence introduces opportunities to personalize educational content at scale, support employees with real-time feedback, and dive deeper into performance data. On the other hand, immersive technologies, like augmented, virtual, and mixed reality solutions pave the […]
Meta Provides Additional Parameters To Guide AI-Powered Ads
The new options will enable enhanced objective targeting for your AI ads.
Instagram Is Testing an In-App Teleprompter Feature for Edits
On-screen script prompts could make for more appealing video clips.