Ready Player Me, a leading designer of interoperable avatar technologies, announced it had received $56 million USD in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) GAMES FUND ONE and a16z crypto. Additional investors include Roblox Co-Founder David Baszucki, Sebastian Knutsson & Riccardo Zacconi, Robert Chan, Co-Founder of Fractal, Justin Kan, Co-Founder of Twitch and […]
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Sony Confirms PSVR 2 to Debut in January 2023
Japanese conglomerate Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed in several social media posts its upcoming headset in early 2023, sparking speculation on the new immersive device. Designers initially unveiled the headset’s details in late February, which include a 100-degree field of view (FoV), 90-120 Hz refresh rate, 4K high-dynamic range video, inside-out camera tracking, Tempest 3D AudioTech […]
Virbela CEO on Creating a ‘United Culture’ With Metaverse Collaboration
The Metaverse can create a “united culture among all folks” when it comes to workplace collaboration, according to Virbela CEO Alex Howland. Alex Howland is speaking at the first-ever XR Summit on September 22nd, discussing how Metaverse platforms can improve enterprise-grade remote collaboration and communication Howland explains how the Virbela ecosystem of products can enhance peer-to-peer […]
Meta Releases New Metaverse Promo Amid Rising Criticism of its Future Vision
Meta continues to hype up its future vision – even though it has no idea if or when you’ll be able to access it.
Instagram Tests New Optional Switch for its Full-Screen Feed Display
Instagram’s still working on ways to incorporate a TikTok-like full-screen display.
Instagram Looks to Copy BeReal with new ‘IG Candid’ Feature
Instagram’s never seen a viral functionality that it didn’t like.
New App Churns Out Customizable Examples of Viral LinkedIn Posts
Looking to come up with viral think pieces for LinkedIn?
Catan Launches In Spring 2023 For Tilt Five’s AR Glasses
Catan is launching on Tilt Five’s AR glasses in spring 2023.
Gamescom: Owlchemy Labs Teases New Multiplayer VR Game With Hand Tracking
Owlchemy Labs’ next VR project will feature multiplayer and hand tracking support!
More info here.
Quest 2 No Longer Requires A Facebook Account Starting Today
BREAKING: Quest 2 and future Meta headsets no longer require a Facebook account starting today.
Ready Player Me Raises Funding Ahead Of Monetizing Avatars
With its latest round of fundraising cross-platform avatar company Ready Player Me will build new tools for “helping developers generate revenue with avatars”.
The XR Week Peek (2022.08.22): Zuck’s selfie gets viral, Meta accounts are arriving, and more!
Welcome to another roundup of XR news provided by your friendly XR Ghost. Are you ready to discover what has happened this week in immersive realities? I hope so! Top news of the week Meta launches Horizon Worlds in Europe and promises graphical improvements This week the most important news has been one of the least […]
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Tissue Regeneration Research Benefits Humans On and Off the Earth
The orbital residents aboard the International Space Station continued exploring ways to heal wounds in space today. A host of other space research was under way on Tuesday to understand how living in microgravity affects humans. Four astronauts partnered together again today exploring how skin heals in weightlessness. Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, and …
XR Gaming Case Study in Focus: Fictioneers and Unity
The XR environment has opened doors to a brand new ecosystem of opportunities for today’s games developers. Through augmented, virtual, and mixed reality, creators can now connect with their audience on a new level, providing access to new worlds. While the XR space provides a phenomenal opportunity for new entrants to the gaming world, it […]
Accenture Leads in VR Hires, Report Says
Several factors in the extended reality (XR) market, including Meta Platform’s slowdown in hiring for virtual reality (VR), the tech industry decline, and the nosedive of cryptocurrency prices, have led to a major shift in hiring across the industry, Revelio Labs said in a recent joint report with Bloomberg. Amid continued rising interest in the […]
Accenture, Changi Airport Group Extend XR Partnership
Global tech consultancy Accenture and Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore’s world-renowned airport management group, have expanded their partnership for an additional three years to boost customer experiences for travellers at the city-state’s Changi Airport, it revealed last week. The deal will allow both to tap novel technologies, including extended reality (XR), the Internet of Things […]
Social Selling on LinkedIn: 19 Steps to a Profitable Social Media Strategy [Infographic]
Some key tips on how to formulate an effective lead generation strategy on LinkedIn.
Twitter Will Soon Incorporate Podcast Access into its Audio Tab
Adding podcasts into the audio tab could be another way to incorporate media into the tweet experience.
Starburst: Eyes-In With Meta’s 20K Nit HDR Display Tech
Is ultra bright HDR the key to next generation VR displays? Hands-on time with Meta’s latest demo suggests the answer is yes.
Zuckerberg Teases Meta Avatars & Horizon Worlds Graphics Updates
Mark Zuckerberg teased significant graphics updates for Meta Avatars and Horizon Worlds in response to recent ridicule of both.
Meta CEO Teases “Major graphics updates” After Viral Criticism of ‘Horizon Worlds’ Screenshot
An innocuous screenshot of Meta’s social VR platform shared by CEO Mark Zuckerberg last week saw widespread criticism in the tech sector. Prompted by the reaction, Zuckerberg shared a glimpse of purported visual upgrades headed to the platform. Last week Meta announced it had expanded its Horizon Worlds social VR platform to new territories (France & Spain). […]
‘Townscaper VR’ Releasing on Quest & Pico Headsets in October
Earlier this year indie developer Oskar Stålberg showed interest in adapting Townscaper to VR headsets, showing off some prototype builds of the cozy, pint-sized town creator game working with motion controllers. Now Stålberg says we can expect to jump into the game on Meta Quest and Pico headsets soon. Townscaper initially launched on Steam Early Access in 2020, bringing with […]
Biomedical Research in Space Today Benefits Astronauts and Earthlings
International Space Station studies about wound healing and cardiology kicked off the week for the Expedition 67 crew following last week’s departure of a U.S. resupply ship. A variety of other space research, spacesuit cleaning, and maintenance rounded out the day for the seven orbital residents. Four astronauts spent the majority of the day on …
Snapchat Launches New Localized Lens Promotion for ‘House of the Dragon’
The new campaign for ‘House of the Dragon’ utilizes Lens creators in different regions.
Twitter’s Developing a New ‘Reply Filter’ Option to Give Users More Control Over Their Tweet Experience
Another way to limit potentially offensive tweet replies, which could help to improve the overall Twitter experience.