A few days ago, the European Parliament has passed the law of the Digital Markets Act, which is meant to
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Elbit Systems Unveils X-Sight Helicopter Pilot Helmet
Elbit Systems, a major manufacturer of defence systems technologies, recently unveiled its novel augmented reality (AR)-powered helmet for helicopter pilots, the Jerusalem Post reported on Friday. The company’s X-Sight helmet debuted as a solution for the United States Armed Force’s Future Vertical Lift programme and Israeli Air Force to power advanced, real-time visualisations rivalling F-35 […]
AR to Change Retail World, Snap CEO Says
Last month at the VivaTech Paris 2022, the Co-Founder and CEO of Snap Inc, Evan Spiegal, explored augmented reality (AR) as a tool for brands to increase customer engagement in a keynote speech. 250 million people are using AR today just inside of Snapchat. Watch Evan Spiegel’s full session at #VivaTech Paris and learn more […]
UltimateXR Launches Free Open-Source Unity Tool
This Thursday, Enrique Tromp, the Co-Founder and CTO of VRMADA, took to his LinkedIn account to announce UltimateXR (extended reality), a free and open-source framework for creating enterprise-grade immersive training scenarios, collaboration environments, and interactive gaming experiences. Operated by parent company VRMADA, the service employs Unity’s software agnostic toolkit to secure cross-platform distribution of virtual […]
How Will Meta Accounts Switch Up VR Privacy?
Meta Platforms announced on Thursday it will offer Meta-exclusive accounts for virtual reality (VR) users in a bid to provide a united platform for the Metaverse, it was announced on Thursday. The new Meta account setup will allow users to log into their devices rather than manage social media accounts currently under Facebook logins. The […]
New Study Highlights the Significant Variance in Top Creator Earnings on YouTube Versus TikTok
Creators can earn a lot more money on YouTube than they can on TikTok, which could become a bigger concern for the app.
Twitter Provides New Insight into How it Detects Fake Accounts as Musk Saga Continues
Will Elon Musk try to wriggle out of the Twitter deal?
Meta Will No Longer Require VR Users to Connect a Facebook Profile, as it Moves Towards the Next Stage
This is a big move for Meta, as it looks to distance itself from the Facebook brand.
Pinterest Adds New Product Display Options, Updated Shopping API
The new updates will provide more options for merchants to showcase their products via Pins.
8 Tools That Innovate Digital Marketing in 2022 and Beyond
One of the biggest reasons why digital marketing is such an exciting industry to be in is that it constantly innovates. In fact, it is moving forward at such an impressive pace that it is actually unrecognizable from what it was about 10 years ago. And the biggest driving source behind that innovation is technology. […]
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Post Malone to Hold ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Concert in VR Next Week
Meta is kicking off a summer-long series of VR concerts and community activities called Horizon Block Party next week. Headlining the event is nine-time Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone, who is holding a prerecorded virtual concert on July 15th. The Post Malone concert, which will feature tracks from his latest studio album Twelve Carat Toothache, is slated […]
‘RUINSMAGUS’ Review – Awesome Anime Vibes, Rinse and Repeat Dungeoning
RUINSMAGUS is a Japanese role-playing game with a heavy focus on dungeon crawling and magic-based combat. The game’s anime-adjacent visuals and storytelling style are welcome and familiar pieces, and end up delivering the sort of action you’d expect to find in VR game built around a much larger, more established universe. Combat is mostly efficacious, and it […]
‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Studio Says Half of Users Regularly Play Until Their Battery Runs Out
Walkabout Mini Golf developer Mighty Coconut is soon to release its fifth and largest new DLC course to date—a strategy that seems to be working well considering what the studio claim’s is a level of player engagement that’s 10 times the average. As terrestrial as it may be compared to a glut of VR action […]
Space Manufacturing, Spacewalk Preps Wrap up Workweek
Artificial intelligence, hearing tests, and a microscope setup topped the research agenda aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The seven Expedition 67 crew members also divided their day with ongoing spacewalk preparations, training video recording, and orbital plumbing duties. The astronauts have been exploring space manufacturing techniques to take advantage of the weightless environment …
Nreal, Orange to Augment Tour de France ’22
For July’s Tour de France 2022 tournament, veteran telecoms partner Orange is teaming with augmented reality (AR) hardware vendor Nreal to enhance the event for modern audiences. AR software developers Immmersive.IO and MATSUKO are also joining the effort to assist Orange with its 23rd year supporting the major sporting event. Orange and partners designed the […]
SyncReality Joins Hubraum Tech Incubator
SyncReality, an XR design tool for building interoperable, connected virtual worlds, joined Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm Technologies’ Hubraum Tech Incubator, it was announced on Tuesday. The company’s new solution connects digital spaces seamlessly with a collection of digital twin capturing technologies and virtual space rendering with mixed reality tools, offering greater interoperability and creative content […]
What is Accenture’s Metaverse Continuum Group?
For Accenture, 2022 is the year of its Metaverse Continuum, which is expected to be critical for the business and technological sectors. According to the global consulting giant, success in this environment will need more than simply learning new technologies and embracing innovation. Businesses are rushing toward a world that is fundamentally different from the […]
What Is Snapdragon Spaces?
For those looking forward to a reliable augmented reality (AR) kit for developers, Snapdragon Spaces is a new and compelling solution. Based on cutting-edge machine learning (ML) technologies, the platform enables the next generation of smart glasses by providing an ecosystem for facilitating XR development and allowing users to design AR experiences to promote performance and […]
TikTok Video Engagement Success
Curious how to market on TikTok? Already on TikTok and wondering how to grow your audience? To learn how to make TikTok videos that engage your target audience and attract more followers, I interview Drea Okeke.
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Meta Publishes New Video Planning Guide for Marketers
The 31-page guide provides a range of helpful insights and notes on how to maximize your Facebook video strategy.
New Insights Highlight the Best Times to Post on Facebook and Twitter in 2022
Sprout Social has posted new insights into optimal tweet and Facebook post engagement times.
Meta Outlines Advances in Language Translation, a Crucial Consideration in Furthering Metaverse Connection
Meta’s latest translation tools can now interpret 200 languages, facilitating new opportunities.
Meta Provides New Insights into Rising World Cup Discussion on its Platforms [Infographic]
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is approaching, and Meta’s looking to help marketers tap into the surrounding hype.
Quest 2 Will No Longer Require A Facebook Account From Next Month
Quest 2 and future Meta headsets will no longer require a Facebook account from next month.
Ruinsmagus Review: A Gorgeous But Repetitive VR Dungeon Crawler
Ruinsmagus is a gorgeous game with a lot to love, but it’s a padded experience that quickly succumbs to repetition.