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D-Link’s New ‘VR Air Bridge’ Dongle Gives Quest 2 Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection for PC VR Gaming
D-Link announced a new Wi-Fi 6 dongle designed for Quest 2 that provides a dedicated wireless connection to your PC, letting you play PC VR games without the hassle of long cables or needing an exceptionally good router. VR Air Bridge (DWA-F18) is said to include D-Link’s Wi-Fi 6 firmware and Meta’s proprietary VR algorithms […]
Expedition 68 Begins, SpaceX Crew Swap Planned for October
The Expedition 68 mission is officially underway with seven astronauts and cosmonauts living and working together aboard the International Space Station. The crew swaps aren’t over yet as four SpaceX Crew-5 members count down to their upcoming launch to the orbiting lab. Commander Samantha Cristoforetti of ESA (European Space Agency) will lead station operations until …
Auki Labs Exec Discusses AR Privacy at IGS 2022
Augmented Reality (AR) privacy will be a big issue very soon, Johannes Davidsson, the Head of Business Development at Auki Labs, said on Thursday at the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 in Madeira, Portugal. Davidsson took centre stage at Summit to explore how Auki Labs approaches emerging security concerns led by immersive hardware like smart […]
Meta Quest Debuts Walkabout VR Mini Golf Course
Gaming studio Mighty Coconut has released a new virtual reality (VR) board for its Walkabout Mini Golf Course based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which will debut on the Meta Platforms’ Quest and Rift headsets, the company announced on Thursday. Don Carson, Senior Art Director for Mighty Coconut, spoke to Meta about the impressive […]
VNCCII Debates Web3 Creativity at IGS 2022 Europe
Digital content creation has led to many questions over the distribution of wealth for artists and companies working in the future Metaverse, with current technologies requiring clear definitions for paying creatives and promoting immersive artworks across the rising spatial communications platform. Speakers included Sami Tauber, Founder, Multimedia Artist, and Chief Metaverse Officer for VNCCII, João […]
Meta Pay Rolls Out Across 200 Countries
On Wednesday, Meta announced the continued rebranding of its fintech service Facebook Pay by officially rolling out a revised version of the solution to roughly 200 countries. The rebranding sees Facebook Pay change to Meta Pay, and the firm is rolling out the solution gradually to selected regions, starting with the US. The Menlo Park-based […]
How to Know if Your Facebook Ads Will Work
Wondering how to run successful Facebook ad campaigns every time? Looking for a process that relies on data rather than a best guess? To learn which metrics to consider to make smart decisions for Facebook ad campaigns that work, I interview Andrea Vahl.
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How to Formulate a More Effective Approach to TikTok Marketing [Infographic]
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Twitter Faces Advertiser Boycott Due to Failures to Police Child Abuse Material
Twitter’s failures in detecting and removing child abuse and exploitative material look set to hurt its bottom line.
LinkedIn Adds New Features for Company Pages, Including Post Templates and Link Stickers
Some new options to drive more engagement with your LinkedIn page posts.
Meta Adds Enhancements for Call Ads, Including New Callback Option
Phone calls might spook some people, but for the right brand and audience, they can be highly effective.
Bonelab Review: Unrelenting Intensity Meets Mainstream VR On Quest 2
Bonelab is available now on Meta Quest 2 and PC VR, but does it live up to the hype?
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The time to harvest for us VR people is now
A few weeks ago, I was discussing with a colleague of mine that I hadn’t seen for months, and while we were updating ourselves about each other’s lives, we started talking about our VR careers. We both are in a better situation than a few years ago, so at a certain point, he told me […]
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Mixing in Analog Marketing in a Digital World
I hate to state the obvious here—especially to this group of enlightened readers–but we all live in a busy, data-driven world. I know you’re thinking: “duh.” And doubtful many of us in the marketing world would argue that this has allowed for greater understanding and reach of not only our current customers, but also for […]
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Report: Meta Quest 3 Leak Suggests Cheaper Consumer Device to Soon Follow Quest Pro
There’s been a torrent of leaks that over the months have given us a pretty comprehensive look at Quest Pro, Meta’s next high-end VR headset likely seeing a big reveal at Connect next month. Now it appears a new device is being subject to the same leaky treatment, with a supposed consumer-focused ‘Quest 3’ headset now […]
Three Soyuz Crewmates Return to Earth, Finish Station Mission
Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev, and Sergey Korsakov landed on Earth at 6:57 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 29 in Kazakhstan (4:57 p.m. Kazakhstan time), southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan. The trio departed the International Space Station in their Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft at 3:34 a.m. The trio returns to Earth after 195 days in space …
Soyuz Crew Landing on Earth Soon Live on NASA TV
NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app are now broadcasting live coverage of the return to Earth of a trio of spacefarers. The Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev, and Sergey Korsakov will make its deorbit burn at 6:03 a.m. EDT to set the spaceship on its re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere for …
Soyuz Crew Undocks from Station for Return to Earth
The Soyuz spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station at 3:34 a.m. EDT, carrying three people back to Earth. Live coverage on NASA TV, the agency’s website, and the NASA app will resume at 5:45 a.m. for the deorbit burn and landing of the spacecraft carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev, and Sergey Korsakov. …
NASA TV Broadcasts Departure of Three Station Crewmembers
NASA is providing live coverage on NASA TV, the agency’s website, and the NASA app of the undocking and departure from the International Space Station of the Soyuz spacecraft that will return Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev, and Sergey Korsakov to Earth. The trio arrived at the station March 18 aboard the Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft. Artemyev …
Virtualware Offers Huge Updates at the IGS 2022 Europe
In this session we discuss the following: 1) Building standards in the extended reality (XR) industry and global ecosystem 2) Updates on Virtualware and its partnerships with numerous global XR manufacturers 3) The company’s work with the energy sector and other partnerships If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit their website. Thanks […]
Lenovo Launches ThinkReality VRX Solution
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) Details surrounding Lenovo’s latest ThinkReality VRX solution 2) Use cases for the new platform and how it empowers enterprises 3) The company’s views on the Metaverse and what’s to come If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit Lenovo at their company website. Thanks for […]
VIRNECT Joins Seoul Metaverse Korea Exhibition
VIRNECT, a digital solution for augmented reality (AR) devices, announced on Wednesday it would join South Korea’s Metaverse Korea Exhibition, with the four-day event taking place from 4 to 7 October. The capital’s COEX Hall will host the event, providing XR content creators on the VIRNECT solution with two key events, allowing users to showcase […]
XR in Education Case Study in Focus: Microsoft and GE
In the educational landscape, extended reality tools have an incredible opportunity to enlighten and engage students in a variety of spaces. Already, countless universities and businesses have embraced VR, AR, and MR as tools for better training. With the correct blend of immersive technologies, it’s easier for business leaders and educators alike to deliver information […]
Instagram Shares New Tips on How to Use Instagram Reels for Marketing
There’s a heap of helpful tips for those looking to incorporate Reels into their digital marketing approach.