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 […]
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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.
X Outlines Its Updated DM Encryption Process
X is currently rolling out its updated encryption system to all Premium users.
Reddit Launches Updated Profiles, More Controls Over Activity Info
Now you can choose to display your in-app activity on your profile.
Hidden Memories Of The Gardens Between Coming To Quest & PC VR
Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between expands upon the 2018 flatscreen puzzle adventure, and a Steam demo’s out next week.
Quantum Threshold Hands-On: Blending Accessibility With Intense Roguelike Gameplay on Quest
Quantum Threshold on Quest uses a wheelchair as both a means of locomotion and a weapon.
Ghosts of Tabor & Alien Share #1 In May’s PlayStation VR2 Download Charts
Ghosts of Tabor and Alien: Rogue Incursion are May’s joint winners for the PlayStation VR2 download charts.
Meta Financing Now In The UK Too, Offering Quest 3S From Twelve £30 Monthly Payments
Meta’s financing option is now available in the UK too, offering Quest 3S with Horizon+ for twelve £30 monthly payments, or Quest 3 for £46.
Report: Apple May Finally Announce Vision Pro VR Controller Support Next Week
Rumors surfaced late last year that Apple was looking to finally add VR motion controllers to Vision Pro, albeit through an unusual collaboration with Sony to support PSVR 2’s Sense Controllers. Now, 9to5Mac reports that the project is still on track, and official news could come as early as next week. The report states that […]
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NHL Stanley Cup Final Comes to Quest in ‘Xtadium’ Immersive Sports Viewing App
The NHL Stanley Cup Final kicks off today, June 4th, pitting the Florida Panthers against the Edmonton Oilers in four (and possibly three additional) intense matches. And Quest users will have a rink-side seat to every game. This makes for the second year in a row the Panthers and Oilers face off, with the Panthers […]
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Blood, Oxygen Research for Crew Health, and Axiom Preps Fill Day
Blood and oxygen investigations to improve health in space dominated the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 73 crewmates also trained for the arrival next week of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew inside the Space Dragon spacecraft.