Those with a original Quest headset will no longer be able to download or play Population: One from October 31, 2022.
More info here.
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“Rock Life: The Rock Simulator” review: What the VR community asked for is here
While yesterday the VR community was on fire because of the new anti-modding update of VRChat and the price rise
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Martech Stack Additions: What You Should Consider Before Signing a Contract
Software, Software Everywhere Companies are using more software than ever. The latest data from Zylo revealed the average enterprise-level organization has 323 SaaS apps in their stack and spends about $42 million on SaaS every year. Even smaller organizations with fewer than 500 employees are buying and implementing about four new pieces of software every […]
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Community Contempt for ‘VRChat’ Update Leads Developer to ‘reprioritize internal roadmap’
VRChat, one of VR’s most popular social games, released an update this week has struck a nerve with its community. The long-running social VR application, VRChat has cultivated a large community of dedicated players since its release in 2017. And while the studio behind the project has largely made steady and welcomed improvements to the […]
Meta Raises Quest 2 Price to Stave off Growing Costs
Meta announced today something that we haven’t previously seen happen in the middle of a VR headset’s lifecycle—a price increase for Quest 2. To soften the blow, the company says it will include a free copy of the headset’s most popular game. When Quest 2 launched back in late 2020, it did so at $300; […]
Crew’s Wednesday Schedule Focuses on Exercise, Science, and Maintenance
The Expedition 67 crew members focused on exercise, science beneficial to humans on Earth and future crews in space, and routine maintenance checks as part of their activities aboard the International Space Station today. The seven station residents prioritized space exercise and took turns working out. They used the Tranquility module’s advanced resistive exercise device (ARED) to perform …
Getting the Most out of Meta Portal
Due to Meta’s major reshuffle in June, the firm has picked up its Portal smart display for immersive video calling. Initially launched in 2018, Meta has decided to resurrect its underperforming device as a workplace tool. Meta Portal uses voice control, along with Amazon Alexa integration, to automatically pan and follow an operator as they […]
ByteDance Files Pico 4 Patent Amid FCC Scandal
Despite ongoing controversy over US data collection concerns, ByteDance continues its immersive journey through its virtual reality (VR) hardware division, Pico Interactive, and its augmented reality (AR) content distribution platform TikTok. Bytedance hired roughly 40 people to assist in its US expansion following significant efforts to grow its extended reality (XR) division in June. The […]
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What Can Big Tech Companies Learn from Second Life?
Second life, one of the world’s first metaverses, was created in 2003 by Linden Lab and received widespread attention. It had hundreds of thousands of active residents and a self-reported $500 million in GDP. Second Life (SL) is a 3D virtual world that allows individuals to create avatars to explore virtual landscapes, build their own […]
Pinterest Shares New insights into Key Shopping Trends and Events Leading into the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and Pinterest has provided some new insights to assist in your planning.
Instagram Users Call for the App to Stop Trying to Be Like TikTok, with Kylie Jenner Joining the Push
Kylie Jenner has added her voice to calls to ‘make Instagram Instagram again’.
Twitter Adds Hashtag Discovery to Communities to Help Improve Engagement
The option will help Communities members find more relevant discussions.
20 Key Insights from TopRank’s 2022 B2B Influencer Marketing Report [Infographic]
Looking for ways to improve your B2B marketing process? Check out these insights.
Quest 2 Price Jumps To $399 As Meta Costs Rise
The price for a new Quest 2 is jumping to $399 as Meta says “the costs to make and ship our products have been on the rise.”
Beat Saber Free With Quest 2 Purchase Before 2023
Quest 2 buyers get Beat Saber free if they purchase the standalone headset new between August 1 and December 31 of 2022.
PSVR 2 Reveals Passthrough View And Virtual Boundary System
PSVR 2 can scan your room to help set up virtual boundaries, and record your reactions in streams (if you have a PS5 camera).
Newly-revealed details are right here.
Warplanes: Battles Over Pacific Quest 2 Release Date Brought Forward
The release date for Warplanes: Battles Over Pacific has been brought forward on Quest 2.
Yes, forward. As in you’ll be able to play it earlier.
Newly Revealed PSVR 2 Features Add Long Overdue Conveniences
Even though the original PSVR headset is still getting some new game releases, it’s decidedly a last-gen headset… or maybe even a last-last-gen headset depending upon how you look at it. Luckily the forthcoming PSVR 2 is ready to match the latest and greatest headsets with modern features like passthrough view and a system-wide playspace […]
Physics, Life Sciences, and Dragon Cargo Transfer Top Tuesday’s Task List for Crew
The Expedition 67 crewmembers aboard the International Space Station spent Tuesday predominantly on research, maintenance, and cargo transfer operations. Research beneficial to humans on Earth and future crews in space is happening around the clock aboard the orbiting laboratory. NASA Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren used a majority of his day to service samples for the Immunosenescence investigation inside the Life Science …
Telefónica’s Wayra Joins Gamium for Avatar-Centric Metaverse
Telefónica’s open innovative, Wayra, has boosted efforts to build the Metaverse with Gamium, a major tech startup and decentralised metaverse platform based on the digital identity of its users, it announced last week. Users can build their own bespoke avatars as their digital identities that can operate on the Gamium metaverse and others, including on […]
Reality Scan Vs NVIDIA NeRF – Photogrammetry for Developers
In April, real-time 3D (RT3D) engine developers Epic Games and NVIDIA debuted easy-to-use photogrammetry tools to streamline the creation of RT3D assets. The companies are designing solutions that enable developers to create accurate digital twins for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) immersive experiences as well as other industries. Accessible photogrammetry tools also allow developers […]
Meta Rolls Out Mature Horizon Worlds Content Mandate
Meta Platforms has begun monitoring and labelling content for users on its Horizon Worlds, industry media reported on Friday. UploadVR said in its report that the Menlo Park-based firm will issue 18 and up tags for mature content on its immersive world-building platform. It would also warn mature content developers to mark their worlds as […]
XR Travel Case Study in Focus: Qualcomm, Skylights and Alaska Airlines
Often, when asked to imagine what kind of use cases might be available for travel companies in the XR world, people imagine a try-before-you-buy scenario. Virtual Reality headsets and AR apps offer an excellent way for people to experience an environment before purchasing a travel ticket. However, the potential for XR in the travel industry […]
Snapchat Shares New Insights into How it Can Drive Stronger Connections for Brands [Infographic]
The report highlights the value of personal connections, as opposed to an ‘endless scroll o UGC’.