Editorial: Meta Scatters Great Ideas Across Fragmented Software

Quest Pro and Quest 2 can do some pretty cool things but the software continues to be maddening.

Apple Reportedly Has 3000 People Working On Its Upcoming Headset

Apple reportedly has around 3000 people working on its AR/VR headset expected to release next year.

Finger Gun Receives Major Update On Quest 2, Adding New Game Modes And Difficulties

A big update for Finger Gun is available now for the Meta Quest platform, introducing three unlockable game modes, new difficulty settings and improved hand tracking. 

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Co-op VR Stealth Action Game ‘Espire 2’ Releases on Quest 2 Later This Month

Co-op VR stealth action game Espire 2 is headed to Quest 2 later this month with a pre-order discount starting today. A new developer diary video shows the latest in the game’s development. Update (November 4th, 2022): Developer Digital Lode today announced that its upcoming co-op VR stealth action game Espire 2 is set for a release […]

Station Crew Gears Up for Cargo Mission and Spacewalks

New science experiments to benefit humans on and off the Earth are packed inside a rocket and ready to blast off this weekend from Virginia to the International Space Station. The Expedition 68 crew is preparing for the arrival of the precious space cargo while also gearing up for a series of spacewalks set to …

XRA Launches Foundation for Diverse XR Workforces

The XR Association (XRA) announced at its Limitless Future Conference on Tuesday it had opened its XR for All Foundation (XRAF). The event united global professionals in extended reality (XR) and the educational sector to develop new use cases and resources for immersive technologies. Liz Hyman, Chief Executive of the XR Association, said that the […]

What is INTERPOL’s Metaverse Law Enforcement Strategy?

INTERPOL recently unveiled its novel metaverse law enforcement strategy by allowing visitors to tour a digital twin of its General Secretariat headquarters in France, it announced in October. The organisation announced the news at the 90th INTERPOL General Assembly meeting in New Delhi, becoming the world’s first law enforcement metaverse platform. At the event, General […]

holoride Debuts In-Car VR Gaming System

holoride revealed on Wednesday it had launched its virtual reality (VR) gaming and entertainment platform in Germany, leading to in-vehicle immersive experience for Audi motor vehicles. The German enterprise aims to open sales in mid-November as an add-on package for car buyers, providing consumers with an industry-first immersive gaming experience. The announcement comes months after […]

Essential XR Events for Discovering New Innovations in 2022 and 2023

XR Innovations have been arriving thick and fast in the last year. As the world continues to digitally transform post-pandemic, countless companies have begun shifting their focus towards immersive tools. With the right investments, business leaders can unlock everything from enhanced collaborative environments in the metaverse, to powerful training tools. One of the major challenges […]

Three Steps to Develop a Personal Brand

Wondering how to become the top-of-mind provider in your industry? Looking for a plan to develop extreme influence via social media? To discover a three-step process for building a strong personal brand that gets you noticed by the right audience, I interview Phil Pallen.

 

 

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There Will be Ways to Generate More Revenue from Twitter, But $8 Verification Isn’t It

Elon Musk’s subscription plan won’t offer the value that he thinks.

The Psychology of Color in Marketing [Infographic]

A look at the impact that color psychology has on your brand and marketing efforts.

Meta Announces New Creator Monetization Tools, Including Subscriptions on IG and New NFT Options

Meta’s looking to provide more opportunities for creators in its apps.

YouTube Makes ‘Search Insights’ Available in More Languages, Adds Super Thanks Push Notifications

Search Insights provides data on what your channel viewers are looking or in the app. 

Kartoffl Review: Pleasant VR Puzzling For All Ages

Kartoffl is a charming puzzle game that combines tried and tested mechanics with a few novel quirks.

Read on for our full review.

Meta ‘Warranty Plus’ Adds Two Years Accidental Damage Coverage For Quest 2 & Pro

Meta’s ‘Warranty Plus’ program adds two years of coverage for accidental damage to either Quest 2 or Quest Pro.

Iron Man VR Quest 2 Review: A Thrilling Release Reaches Its Full Potential

No longer held back by the constraints of last generation hardware, Iron Man VR fulfills its true potential on Quest 2.

Our full review is available now:

10 Actionable Social Video Stats to Level Up Your Social Media Strategy

In the modern digital world, social media is where your prospects spend most of their free time. Cutting through the clutter  and holding their attention long enough to get your message across presents big challenges you need to overcome.  Luckily, video content can be the tool that helps you do so… if you develop a […]

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Crewmates Train for Emergency and Await Cygnus Cargo Mission

The seven Expedition 68 crew members started Thursday training for an emergency aboard the International Space Station. Afterward, the orbiting septet split up and prepared for next week’s arrival of a U.S. cargo craft, worked on spacesuits, and organized spacewalking tools. The station’s four astronauts and three cosmonauts began Thursday morning practicing emergency procedures in …

NASA Updates Commercial Crew Flight Manifest to Space Station

NASA and its mission partners are gearing up for a busy 2023 with crew launches and returns from the International Space Station. NASA worked closely with its international partners and commercial crew providers, Boeing and SpaceX, to secure new target launch dates for the upcoming flights that are optimal for space station needs. Starliner Flight …

PlayStation VR2 to Launch in February 2023

Following anticipation from fans, Sony announced on Wednesday the release window, price, and new features of its PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR2) device. The global electronics firm is debuting the device for its PlayStation 5 gaming portfolio. PlayStation VR2 launches February 22, 2023, with pre-orders starting November 15. Details at PlayStation Blog: https://t.co/K5h5YjRlxj pic.twitter.com/e97fVvHvZx — […]

Attention Tracking Key to XR Research, CORTEXR Says

Consumer and media brands are set to tap extended reality (XR) for tracking attention amid the rise of the Metaverse, CORTEXR explained in a recent post. According to the Brighton, UK-based firm, attention has become a leading metric for advertisers seeking to deepen engagement with potential customers. The news comes as companies such as Tobii […]

Remote Guidance Case Study: RealWear and Konica Minolta

Last month, RealWear, a manufacturer of immersive industry 4.0 solutions, services, and products, announced a critical partnership with Japanese remote collaboration service provider Konica Minolta. The alliance enables RealWear to host Konica Minolta’s AIRe Link remote visual support tool on its portfolio of augmented reality (AR) headsets. The RealWear partnership also allows Konica Minolta to […]

The Complete Elon Musk–Twitter Saga

For months, we’ve been tracking Elon Musk’s $44 billion deal with Twitter. Now that the deal is done, we watch as the Musk-Twitter era begins.

Meta Will Match up to $7 Million in Charitable Donations Across its Apps this Month

Meta says that over $7 billion has been raised for charitable organizations via its apps.