Big XR News from Google, Meta, IGS Orlando, HTC VIVE, and Warpin

With the Immerse Global Summit 2023 Orlando underway, the immersive sector has rallied for another round of discussions, panel talks, and other surprises. This week has seen its fair share of tricks and treats ahead of the Halloween season, where companies like Warpin Reality, HTC VIVE, Google, Shopify, and Apple, among others, have offered a […]

Threads Posts Could Be Shown to Facebook and Instagram Connections

Meta’s promotions for Threads include re-shared posts as highlights in its other apps.

Instagram Adds Polls in Comment Streams on Feed Posts and Reels

Polls have proven to be a popular option for eliciting audience engagement.

Meta and TikTok Asked To Provide EU Officials With More Insight Into Disinformation Efforts

The major social apps have become a key information weapon in the Israel-Hamas war.

LinkedIn Expands Profile Verification to More Users

LinkedIn’s aiming to verify 100 million members by 2025.

Room Of Realities Escapes Into Full Release This November

Room of Realities leaves early access for full release, bringing escape rooms to Quest and PC VR next month.

Pico 4 Update Further Improves Controller-Free Hand Tracking

The latest Pico 4 update further improves hand tracking and compatibility with 2D Android apps.

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D.A.N.C.E. Data Storytelling: A Framework for Building Bridges Between Teams

Marketers excel at crafting persuasive messages for external audiences, guiding them toward product solutions and inspiring action. However, the art of communicating effectively with internal teams, such as sales, product, and executives, can often be overlooked. It’s easy to forget that every meeting and presentation is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among teams, aligning them […]

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VR’s Favorite Mini Golf Game Gets Spooky with New Haunted Course

Walkabout Mini Golf has been on a roll ever since it launched in late 2020, now counting 22 courses strong with the addition of a very spooky level just in time for Halloween: ‘Widow’s Walkabout’. Developers Mighty Coconut say Widow’s Walkabout brings to the game a “mysterious cliffside manor [..] haunted by a playful spirit […]

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Video Goes Volumetric: Step Inside Henry Stauf’s Mansion in ‘The 7th Guest VR’

It’s been 30 years since The 7th Guest originally launched, helping to usher in a new era of CD-ROM gaming. So it seems only fitting…