Category: News from the web

Meta Platforms has begun requiring Quest headset and Horizons users to switch to the company’s new profile structure, eliminating the need for Facebook profiles to log into devices, it announced on Tuesday. Those new to Meta VR must register for a Meta account with an email address, or they can continue to use Facebook and […]

Reality as we know it has changed drastically in the last few years. An accelerated state of digital transformation is altering everything from the way we shop, to the way we work. One of the most significant technologies powering this disruption, is the XR landscape. Currently, Extended Reality is growing at a CAGR of 30.6%, […]

Lenovo, one of the world’s largest providers of computer and virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) devices and services, has teamed up with Xerox-owned CareAR to develop a novel 3D extended reality (XR) solution to incorporate live remote assistance, real-time 3D instructions, and analytics and insights to tackle problems for teams, it was announced on […]

Some new tools for YouTubers to try out.

As moe people turn to TikTok for search, a dedicated ‘nearby’ feed could be a big consideration for brands.

That could see a lot more people engaging with Shorts content, in a whole new way.

The new metrics will provide more insight into how people are viewing your video ads.

We’ve got some brand new Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 gameplay footage and details available now – and yes, that includes the chainsaw.

Check it out here:

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 […]

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 […]

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 continues to hype up its future vision – even though it has no idea if or when you’ll be able to access it.

Instagram’s still working on ways to incorporate a TikTok-like full-screen display.

Instagram’s never seen a viral functionality that it didn’t like.

Looking to come up with viral think pieces for LinkedIn?

Owlchemy Labs’ next VR project will feature multiplayer and hand tracking support!

More info here.

With its latest round of fundraising cross-platform avatar company Ready Player Me will build new tools for “helping developers generate revenue with avatars”.

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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