Real-time engagement application programme interface (API) firm Agora has outlined in a survey the latest market sentiment on the future of the Metaverse. The Santa Clara-based firm surveyed 300 software developers to gather information on numerous topics related to the Metaverse, the upcoming communications platform combining the Internet and spatial computing. The company currently works […]
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UK Government Mints NFT amid Crypto Capital Bid
The UK Government will launch a series of regulations to promote stablecoins as a form of payment and currency across the country, namely amid the rise of Web3, it was announced on Monday. Stablecoins are crypto-based assets linked to fiat currencies such as the pound, US dollar, or Euro, which are controlled by central banks […]
OpenSea Accepts Credit Card Payments for NFTs
In early April, NFT marketplace OpenSea announced the integration of credit card payments to allow individuals without a crypto wallet to purchase NFTs. Individuals also seeking to invest in NFT assets do not need to create a crypto wallet, saving time and money. On its MoonPay platform for buying and selling NFT assets, OpenSea began […]
10 Essential Image Optimization Tips to Improve Your Blog Posts [Infographic]
Ensure you’re maximizing your content potential with these image optimization tips.
New Study Looks at the Rise of Virtual Influencers [Infographic]
Virtual influencers – wholly created digital characters – are becoming a bigger element in the marketing landscape.
TikTok Adds New ‘Background Player’ Option for Live-Streams
The option will provide more ways to increase audience connection in the app.
Pinterest Announces New Activations for Prom Week, Highlights Key Prom Trends
‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ are the key themes of this year’s prom season.
Resident Evil 8 VR Mod Gameplay Shows Motion Controls
Here’s a fresh look at Resident Evil 8’s VR mod, showcasing motion controls.
Epic Games Offers 3D Scanning On Smartphones Via App In Limited Beta
Epic Games unveiled its new 3D scanning app, RealityScan, for smartphones yesterday.
More info here.
Orthomed & Osso Bringing VR Surgery Training To Animal Health Market
Osso VR is partnering with Orthomed to expand its surgical VR training platform to veterinarians and the animal health market.
PlayStation VR2 Eye Tracking Will Let You Wink At People In VR
PSVR 2’s eye tracking can detect each eye blinking, meaning you can wink at people in social VR.
Blood Vessels, Vital Signs and Psychology Studies Amidst Spacewalk Preps
Human research and space physics comprised the majority of the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 67 crew members also worked on U.S. and Russian cargo ships while preparing for two spacewalks. Vein and artery scans topped the day for Commander Tom Marshburn of NASA as he attached sensors to …
Big XR News from Apple, Microsoft, VRARA, Kognitiv Spark, Autodesk, and Mojo Vision
Many fresh events have taken place in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) industry, namely after several firms announced impressive product updates and reveals. The VRARA Microsoft HoloLens Manufacturing Forum also debuted at its online event a massive number of use cases and success stories from the hardware platform’s clients and users. The following […]
Visa Debuts NFT Support for Meta-Ready Businesses
Last week, global financial group Visa announced it had launched an NFT creator programme that helps small businesses transition to a digital economy. The programme concentrates on developing small businesses that want to harness preexisting technologies, including NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain to secure their future in Metaverse-based eCommerce opportunities. The Visa Creator Programme invites digital […]
How AR Is Transforming Retail
Augmented reality (AR) unlocks a variety of unique benefits to the retail sector as it is much easier to implement than virtual reality (VR), which requires specialized hardware and software applications. Also, it allows online shoppers hands-on interactions with retail goods by combining the convenience of digital with the personal nature of physical shopping experiences, […]
Google Debuts ARCore on New Android Smartphones
This week, Google announced that ARCore, its augmented reality software development kit (ARSDK), is officially certified for roughly 30 new Android smartphones chosen based on the cameras, motion sensors, and CPU technology integrated into each Android device. Furthermore, ARCore compatible devices must access Google’s 3D Animal library in Search and Playground – the firm’s web […]
Paid and Organic Social Media Are Better Together—Here Are 5 Reasons Why
You’ll get more out of social by uniting these two strategies—here are five reasons that prove why paid and organic are better together.
MultiBrush Update Adds Meta Avatars, Passthrough Mode
MultiBrush now supports Meta avatars, along with passthrough integration on Quest!
More info here.
Ilysia Launches Beta Access Sale, Quest 1 & PSVR Versions Still Coming
VR MMO Ilysia has launched sales of beta access codes, and PSVR 1 & Quest 1 versions are still coming.
More details here.
Valve Index Usage Grew More Than Quest 2 On Steam In March
Valve Index usage grew more than Quest 2 in March on Steam.
This has only happened once before.
Half-Life 2 VR Mod Resurfaces With New Gameplay, Details
Half-Life 2’s VR mod has resurfaced again.
Fresh gameplay and new details right here.
The XR Week Peek (2022.04.04): Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is back, Mojo Vision is “feature complete”, and more!
It’s been a fun 1st of April for the whole XR community, with many jokes and pranks being released in
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Station Waits for Private Astronauts during Science and Spacewalk Preps
The seven-member Expedition 67 crew will wait an extra day to greet the first private astronauts who are due to launch this weekend to the International Space Station. In the meantime, the orbital residents focused on human research and physics today while gearing up for a pair of spacewalks later this month. The first private …
LinkedIn Shares New Research on Changing Approaches to Branding [Infographic]
In the post-COVID environment, perspectives on branding are changing.
Google Adds New Recycling Attribute to Maximize Business Discovery
The option will enable businesses that offer recycling services to get found for such within Search and Maps.