The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has begun expanding its list of equipment for military staff by approving the use of Eolian Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK), Shepherd reported on Friday. The US Department of Defense (US DoD) launched its Pilot Program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) to […]
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The XRA Reflects on Successes from the AWE 2022
In this session we discuss the following: Recaps of the XRA’s address at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2022) Current goals and ambitions for the XRA Efforts for future legislative action in the US Congress and goals for the XR industry If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit the XRA at https://xra.org/ […]
The State of Extended Reality in Gaming
For most people, gaming represented the ultimate “initial” market for the extended reality landscape. Some of the very first mainstream examples of augmented and virtual reality were delivered directly to the entertainment world, and many were met with significant levels of demand. Ever since the early days of exciting new concepts like Pokémon Go, games […]
CAA Hires Joanna Popper as Chief Metaverse Officer
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced it hired XR Veteran Joanna Popper as its Chief Metaverse Officer to explore digital technologies, Variety Magazine reported on Thursday. The former Hewlett Packard executive aims to expand the CAA’s portfolio of emerging technologies, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR), blockchain, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), among others, for […]
Meta Outlines Evolving Efforts to Combat Mass Reporting and ‘Brigading’ in Latest Threat Report
These emerging tactics, which look to utilize social media functions to silence opposition, could become a bigger focus moving forward.
LinkedIn Adds New Link Sticker Option to Help Drive More Traffic From Your In-App Updates
This could be a big addition to your LinkedIn posting process.
Clubhouse Looks to More Private Sharing as it Seeks to Regain its Growth Mojo
Clubhouse is taking a new approach, in the hopes that it can boost engagement.
Twitter Launches New Initiative to Enable PAC-12 Athletes to Monetize their Video Highlights
New ad opportunities for brands, new monetization potential for student athletes.
Car Mechanic Simulator VR Now Available For Quest 2
Another surprise launch is here just before for the weekend — Car Mechanic Simulator VR is now available for Quest 2.
Real VR Fishing Japan DLC Part 1 Arrives August 18
Another DLC release is coming to Real VR Fishing on Quest – this time, it’s set in Japan.
Quest v43 May Add 16:9 Recording Options, Quest Pro Hints
Recording in 16:9 may make it into v43 of Quest’s system software.
Also, some Quest Pro software permissions have been spotted.
Last Call: Enter For A Chance To Win A Quest 2 Sponsored By Incuvo
Time is almost up! Details here on how to enter for a chance to win a BRAND NEW standalone Quest 2 VR headset sponsored by Green Hell VR developer Incuvo.
The Design & Implementation of Hand-tracking in ‘Myst’
Using Presence Platform’s upgraded Hand Tracking API, we introduced Hand Tracking with our most recent update to Myst on the Meta Quest Platform, titled ‘Hands & More’. We’re super excited to finally let folks play Myst on Quest without physical controllers! In this post, we’ll discuss the evolution and iteration of implementing hand tracking in […]
Meta Releases ‘First Hand’ Demo to Showcase Quest Hand-tracking to Developers
Meta this week released a new demo app called First Hand to showcase the kind of experiences that developers can build with the company’s controllerless hand-tracking tools. Controllerless hand-tracking has been available on Quest for years at this point, and while it’s a more accessible input modality than using controllers, controllers are still the main form […]
Crew Finishes Week Scrubbing Spacesuits, Adjusting Hardware, and Transferring Cargo
The Expedition 67 crew wrapped up its week aboard International Space Station by scrubbing spacesuits, adjusting hardware, and transferring cargo. NASA Flight Engineer Bob Hines spent portions of the day performing cooling loop scrubs for spacesuits, called Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs), which enable astronauts to work outside the station. He then reconfigured the EMU loop …
Installations, Inspections, and Training Fill Crew’s Midweek Schedule
The Expedition 67 crew’s midweek schedule aboard the International Space Station centered on installing equipment, inspecting for leaks, and a training exercise. NASA Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins set up the drain for an installed recycling tank for the Environmental Control and Life Support System, a piece of hardware that provides the station with clean water and …
Unity, Capgemini Partner for Metaverse Consulting
Unity Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Capgemini to offer consultations to firms seeking metaverse solutions, the latter revealed on Wednesday. According to the agreement, both companies will collaborate on “sector-specific solutions” in the multi-year partnership. Capgemini will also offer its Metaverse Lab featuring senior technology experts from its Group Executive Committee. The Lab […]
Biden to Sign CHIPS Act for Semiconductors, XR Tech
US President Joe Biden is set to sign off on the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act to back semiconductors and emerging technologies, media reported on Thursday. The CHIPS Act provides $52 billion in government funding for semiconductor research and development (R&D) along with tax credits to build new chip fab […]
Top 6 Use Cases for XR in Gaming
It’s no secret Extended Reality has taken the world by storm. Particularly in the last couple of years, we’ve seen the rapid adoption of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences across various environments. The gaming landscape was one of the first arenas where developers and creators really began putting XR to the test. From the […]
Making Real Instagram Connections
Trying to grow a following on Instagram? Could chasing new followers be negatively impacting your connection to current followers? To discover a strategy for growing and sustaining an engaged and responsive community on Instagram, I interview Jonny Keeley.
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Twitter Continues to Test New Topic-Based Listings for Spaces, Which Could Improve Discovery
Twitter’s still working on improving Spaces discovery, which is a key step in maximizing Spaces take-up.
New Study Highlights the Usage of Social Media Platforms for News Content Around the World
The report looks at how many people in each region now rely on social platforms for news content.
Facebook Shuts Down its Live Commerce Push, Which May Reflect Broader Disinterest in Live Shopping
Live commerce has been a key growth lever for Chinese apps – but western audiences seem less enthused by the option.
YouTube Launches Updated Editing UI to Help Creators Move into Shorts, New Analytics Features
The new option will provide another way to lean into the short-form content trend.
VR Headset Usage On Steam Once Again Jumps To Anomalous All Time High
The Steam Hardware Survey shows a near quadrupling of VR users in July – but as with May, this data is almost certainly erroneous.