‘Quest Pro’ was spotted accessing WebXR content, further evidence of Project Cambria’s product name.
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Oculus Mobile App Renamed Meta Quest
An update rolling out to iPhones changes the name of the Oculus mobile app to Meta Quest.
Apple Trademark Filings Suggest Its Headset Brand Will Be ‘Reality’
Apple trademark filings suggest its headset brand will be ‘Reality’.
Crew Supports Skin and Plant Studies During Spacewalk Preps
The way skin heals and how plants grow in space are critical research topics aboard the International Space Station. NASA and its international partners glean insights from the scientific data to boost human health and plan successful crewed missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Skin ages faster in microgravity and researchers seek to understand …
Who is Building India’s Metaverse?
India’s Ajnalens is developing extended reality (XR) immersive hardware and software. The Maharashtra-based firm also supports the region’s augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) marketplace with products, programs, and resources. The firm is building up to its planned showcase at the Las Vegas-based Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2023, where it will present AjnaXR, a […]
7 Insightful XR Gaming Case Studies to Read in 2022
The gaming landscape stands as one of the most versatile and compelling areas for the development of extended reality technology. Promising a new and improved way for gamers to connect with the worlds they love, XR could represent a new frontier for entertainment. For years now, gaming companies have been experimenting with XR as a […]
Immerse Upgrades VR Training Platform Features
Immerse, an enterprise-level virtual reality (VR) firm, announced on Tuesday massive changes to its Immerse Platform aimed at boosting access and ease-of-use functionality for users. One of the first firms in the industry to address the meteoric rise in demand for immersive solutions, Immerse created its platform for human resource departments, trainers, and enterprises. Updates […]
Avataar, Psychic VR Lab Execs Discuss WebAR Future
Augmented reality (AR) has the power to “change the way we live”, according to Psychic VR Lab Partner Kevin Joyce. Joyce, who will be speaking at the inaugural XR Summit on September 22nd, added that progress in WebAR democratisation means that distribution no longer needs the support of “a massive corporation anymore.” Psychic VR Lab […]
The Ultimate Social Media Marketing Checklist [Infographic]
Ensure you’re covering all bases with this handy social media marketing checklist.
20 Best Practices to Build a Perfect eCommerce Product Page [Infographic]
Looking to get your product pages in line, ahead of the holiday shopping push?
Meta Expands NFT Display Options on Instagram and Facebook, as it Looks to Build for the Next Stage
Meta has broader plans for its NFT options, beyond cartoonish profile pictures.
YouTube’s Testing a New ‘Promotions’ Tab in YouTube Studio to Make it Easier to Promote YouTube Content
The integrated option could simplify the YouTube promotions process.
Transformers Beyond Reality Launching September 1 On PSVR
After an indefinite delay, Transformers Beyond Reality has a new release date.
It’s set to launch exclusively on PSVR on September 1. More details here:
The XR Week Peek (2022.08.29): PSVR 2 to launch in 2023, Meta accounts released, and more!
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Report: ‘Fortnite’ Update Includes Mention of Oculus, Suggesting Future Quest Support
Fortnite doesn’t natively support VR headsets, however an update coming to the popular battle royale shooter today reportedly holds mention of Oculus, possibly pointing to future VR support for the game. Update 21.50, the game’s fifth and final update to Season 3, is rolling out today, and it seems data miner and itinerant Fortnite leaker […]
Vein Scans, Blood Tests on Station Prolong Astronaut Health
Vein scans and human research samples comprised the majority of the research schedule for the Expedition 67 crew members on Tuesday. Spacesuit work is also ongoing aboard the International Space Station as the cosmonauts prepare for a spacewalk. Three astronauts took turns on Tuesday morning using the Ultrasound 2 device to scan each other’s neck, …
Meta Launches New ‘JioMart’ eCommerce Store for WhatsApp Users in India
The launch marks the next big step for Meta’s eCommerce push in the Indian market.
Snapchat Launches New ‘Dual’ Camera Option, Similar to BeReal
Snap’s looking to spark new creative trends on the back of the latest, trending content format.
Alleged Apple Trademarks Point to ‘Reality’ Branding for Long-rumored Mixed Reality Headset
Multiple trademark filings spotted by Bloomberg over the weekend support the notion that Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset will be running under the ‘Reality’ naming scheme. Trademark applications were filed earlier this month in the US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica and Uruguay for three names: Reality One, Reality Pro, and […]
Crew Studies Muscles, Skin Healing During Spacewalk Preps
Space biology kicked off the week for the Expedition 67 crew on Monday to help NASA and its international partners support astronauts on long spaceflight missions. Two cosmonauts are also preparing for a spacewalk to continue outfitting the International Space Station’s third robotic arm. NASA Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Bob Hines began Monday morning …
John Carmack Still Works On VR For Meta One Day Per Week
One of Facebook’s leading technical guides in virtual reality, John Carmack, confirmed he’s still spending one day per week consulting for Meta.
LinkedIn Rolls Out Option to Pin Comments in Reply Chains
A new way to encourage engagement with your LinkedIn updates.
Twitter Tests New Professional Account Options, Including Updated Link Buttons and Shopping Tools
Twitter continues to build out its Professional Account tools.
YouTube Says That an Increasing Number of Viewers are Watching Videos at Faster Playback Speeds
More and more people are speeding up YouTube video playback, which is another sign of evolving consumption trends.
Twitter Shares New Data on Rising Discussion of the NFL Ahead of the Season Kick-Off [Infographic]
The NFL season is less than two weeks away, and Twitter’s shared some new insights into the rising NFL discussion.