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Dead Second Update Brings New Levels & Many More Features
A massive update for bullet time shooter Dead Second brings two new levels, manual reloading and much more.
More details here.
This $145 VR Manga App on Quest 2 is a Better Deal Than it Seems
As I was perusing Quest App Lab for interesting games, a VR manga app priced at a whopping $145 caught my eye. Surely it must have been a mistake… or a scam? While we’ve seen pricey apps on Quest’s official unlisted ‘App Lab’ store before, almost all of them are some sort of medical or […]
RealWear to Become Platform Solution Firm, CEO Says
Last Tuesday, RealWear launched a cloud-based solution to assist frontline industrial workforces in managing fleets of augmented reality (AR) wearables. Today @realwearinc launched #RealWearCloud – moving us further from h/w focused to #solution focused w/ a #platform that scales. Easier #deployments. Better #analytics. Superior #insights. Easy #configuration and set up. #RealTime device #support. See below:#AssistedReality […]
XR Chipmaker GravityXR Completes pre-A Fundraiser
Chinese chipmaker GravityXR has wrapped up an angel-round investment and pre-A financing round totalling hundreds of millions in Chinese yuan over six months times, Pandaily reported on Friday. Investors such as Gaorong Capital, Sequoia Capital, Jinshajiang Venture Capital, and IDG led the funding round along with Lenovo Capital & Incubator Group. Funding raised in the […]
XR Gaming Case Study in Focus: MLB Home Run Derby and VIVE
As the world of extended reality grows increasingly “mainstream”, we’re seeing a host of companies experimenting with the engaging, and entertaining aspects of the technology. While there’s more to XR than just the potential for amazing games, the novel and fun experiences offered by immersive technologies allows all kinds of companies to reach their audience […]
NVIDIA Unveils Open Metaverse Tools at SIGGRAPH 2022
NVIDIA delivered a speech on Tuesday at the SIGGRAPH 2022, revealing a fresh lineup of metaverse solutions to audiences, including virtual world-building, digital twin, and avatar platforms. In his speech, Jensen Huang, Founder and Chief Executive of NVIDIA, said in a statement the combination of artificial intelligence and computer graphics would “power the metaverse, the […]
LinkedIn Adds New Templates for Posts to Facilitate More Creative Updates
A new way to make more colorful, stand-out LinkedIn posts. If you want.
The Most Hated Social Media Apps Around the World [Infographic]
Which apps do you hate the most, for whatever reason? Does this listing align with your view?
Google Outlines New Algorithm Improvements to Improve the Accuracy of its Displayed Search Results
Google’s launched some improvements for its Search snippets – which may be good for Google, but not so great for web managers.
Snapchat Shares New Data on its Unique Audience Reach, and Why That’s of Value for Brands
The data shows that Snap is the key messaging app for the majority of its users.
Vince Gilligan Confirms A Breaking Bad VR Experience Almost Came To PSVR
Vince Gilligan confirmed that a Breaking Bad VR experience was once in development for PSVR.
More info here.
VR Surgical Training Platform Raises $20M, Further Solidifying VR’s Place in Medicine
VR surgical training platform FundamentalVR today announced it has raised a $20 million Series B investment to further expand its VR surgical training platform. The company is among a growing list of companies taking root in what appears to be a prime use-case for VR. FundamentalVR today announced it has raised a $20 million Series […]
Astronauts Pack Dragon for Return; Cosmonauts Practice Spacewalk
Skin healing processes and spacewalk preparations filled the work schedule aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The Expedition 67 crew members are also readying a U.S. space freighter for its return to Earth next week. Four astronauts aboard the orbiting lab practiced surgical techniques to heal wounds in microgravity on Friday in the Kibo …
ManageXR, Prisms to Scale Immersive STEM Learning
This Tuesday, extended reality (XR) device administration service ManageXR partnered with immersive learning solution Prisms of Reality to scale virtual reality (VR)-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. With help from the ManageXR onboarding service, Prisms is scaling its STEM learning platform to schools in 60 areas, distributing its solution across roughly 5,000 Pico […]
What’s the Latest on Lenovo’s New VR Headset?
This Tuesday, Lenovo teased a new virtual reality (VR) headset in a Chinese language poster. In the promotional material, the global technology firm teased its VR700, a new entry into its Legion line-up of VR gaming hardware. The Chinese poster does not reveal many details about the headset, excluding the front plate and head strap. […]
Metaverse Urged to Regulate Crypto Risks, BoE Says
The Metaverse could potentially host large volumes of cryptocurrency transactions that could pose risks to users and investors, researchers from the Bank of England said in a blog post on Tuesday. According to Owen Lock of the BoE’s Resilience Division and Teresa Cascino, the Bank’s Fintech Hub, institutions were urged to regulate cryptocurrency use to […]
Browzwear Unveils VStitcher, Lotta eFashion Updates
3D technology firm Browzwear unveiled on Tuesday fresh updates to its VStitcher and Lotta fashion visualisation platforms complete with enhanced physics and fresh updates. Version 2022.1 of the software will expedite the creation of realistic visuals and improved 3D fabric digital twins, allowing companies to employ the technologies across processes and reduce waste. The updates […]
TikTok Content Strategies for Leads and Sales
Wondering how to sell more on TikTok? Looking for a content strategy designed around business goals? To discover a proven TikTok content strategy designed to build awareness, support consideration, and drive conversions, I interview Austin Armstrong.
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LinkedIn Adds New ‘Diversity Nudges’ to Help Recruiters to Expand their Candidate Search Efforts
The new prompts will help recruiters expand their candidate pool, and ensure greater representation.
Snapchat Shares New Data on the Importance of Brands Supporting Inclusion and Social Causes
The new survey incorporates responses from over 5,000 Snapchat users.
Meta Expands Automated Ad Optimization Options via ‘Meta Advantage’ Program
Meta’s automation tools are getting better, and it’s looking to make them available to more businesses.
Instagram Launches New Hands-Free Recording Support for Samsung Flip Phones
Flip phones are back, and now there may be another reason to get one.
Tennis League VR Demo Coming Tomorrow For Quest, Full Release In Fall
Tennis League VR is a new sports game coming to Quest headsets later this year, with a free playable demo launching tomorrow.
Public Beta For Half-Life 2 VR Mod Releases Next Month
A public beta for the community-made Half-Life 2 VR mod will release in September.
More info here.