Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev of Roscosmos concluded their spacewalk at?5:37 p.m. EDT today after 6 hours and 37 minutes. Artemyev and Matveev completed their major objectives for today in which they installed and connected a control panel for the European robotic arm, a 37-foot-long manipulator system mounted to the recently arrived Nauka …
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Axiom Mission 1: Dragon Endeavour Departure Postponed
Mission Control has informed the Expedition 67 and Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crews aboard the International Space Station that because of unfavorable weather at the splashdown location for recovery of the Dragon Endeavour and the Ax-1 crew, the integrated operations team at NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX has postponed the spacecraft’s planned departure from the …
8 Insightful XR in Manufacturing Case Studies to Read in 2022
As manufacturing and industrial companies continue to deal with ever-growing demands from their customers, the need for innovative technology in the industry is greater than ever. Capable of assisting with everything with crucial training initiatives to faster prototyping, extended reality represents a phenomenal opportunity for brands in the industrial sector. Already, we’ve begun to see […]
Metaverse: What’s to Come for E-Commerce?
The metaverse is taking shape with commerce as a key element. Be prepared for what’s next.
Video Specs That Work Across All Channels [Infographic]
Some key insights that could help to inform your video marketing approach.
Elon Musk’s Perspective on Free Speech is Likely Different to Your Own, Which is Important to Note
Elon Musk has a long history of pushing the boundaries, but the penalties for him are likely not the same as everyone else.
Boneworks Dev To Reveal Quest 2, PC VR Game At Meta Showcase
The 4th project from Boneworks developer Stress Level Zero is confirmed for Meta’s Gaming Showcase this week.
Details here:
What Is SideQuest And Why Is It Important For Quest Users?
What is SideQuest, exactly? Some people may not know Quest and Quest 2 users can use SideQuest to explore a vast collection of VR titles ranging from experimental games, tech demos, and game ports to full-scale games. #ad
Quest 2 Shooter Alvo Gets Co-Op Zombie Mode
Multiplayer shooter Alvo VR on Quest 2 now offers a co-op zombie mode for players to team up in.
Rec Room Teams With NBA For Branded Accessories From All 30 Teams
Rec Room now offers NBA outfits and accessories as well as an official league experience in the lobby.
Details on the basketball-themed add-ons here:
The XR Week Peek (2022.04.18): Pico Neo 3 Link launches in Europe, Meta offers monetization tools in Horizon, and more!
Happy Easter Holidays to whoever celebrates it! Yesterday I have eaten a lot, including a chocolate egg and an Easter
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Two Cosmonauts Exit Station and Begin Spacewalk
Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev of Roscosmos began Russian spacewalk 52 at 11:01 a.m. EDT to activate a new robotic arm attached to the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module at the?International Space Station by opening the hatch of the Poisk docking compartment airlock. Artemyev is wearing a Russian Orlan spacesuit with red …
NASA TV Covering Station Spacewalk with Two Cosmonauts
NASA Television coverage is underway of today’s spacewalk with two Russian cosmonauts venturing outside the International Space Station to activate a new robotic arm attached to the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module. Coverage of the spacewalk is on NASA Television, the NASA app, and agency’s website. Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev of Roscosmos will conduct this …
Niantic’s AR Pets Game Peridot Looks Like It Could Be Great For Glasses
Niantic is teasing a new AR pets game called Peridot with the tagline “always by your side” and gameplay built around exploring the world together.
Pico Neo 3 Link: Everything We Know About The Standalone VR Headset
The Pico Neo 3 Link might be the first headset to face up to the Quest 2.
But, wait, what’s a Pico Neo 3 Link? Here’s everything you need to know.
Area Man Lives Is Still Alive And Casting Big Name Voice Talent
VR mystery game Area Man Lives is still alive, and it’s adding Joel McHale, Max Greenfield and Ronan Farrow to the cast!
More info here.
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 11 Ft. Andrew Eiche of Owlchemy Labs
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Andrew Eiche, COO and Cable Slinger at Owlchemy Labs.
In Death – Siege Of Heaven: Undeniable, Accessible Wave-Based Fun
We’ve tried out In Death: Unchained’s Siege of Heaven mode, including the new maps.
It’s a lot of fun! More info here.
Best VR Games Of 2022 (So Far): 7+ Picks On Quest, PSVR & PC VR
We’re 4 months in 2022 and there’s already been a lot of great VR games.
Here’s our picks for the best games of the year… so far.
Laval Virtual: Hands-on with Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and Actronika Skinetic!
I have just returned back home to Turin (Italy) after my trip to Laval and Paris, and as usual when
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The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – April 2022
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual apps are performing across its VR storefronts, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 Oculus Quest games and apps as of April 2022. Some quick qualifications before […]
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Building A Business Case For XR In the Manufacturing and Industrial World
The industrial landscape and XR technology could make for perfect partners. Manufacturing companies are constantly facing increasing pressure to deliver innovative new products and solutions at a rapid pace. Responding to rising demand forces these companies to constantly invest in better teams, processes, and technology. Extended Reality has the capacity to transform virtually every part […]
Reddit Updates Search Tools, Adds Capacity to Search User Comments
The capacity to search Reddit comments will significantly enhance the platform’s value as a research tool.
WhatsApp Announces ‘Communities’ to Enhance Group Chats in the App
Communities will facilitate broader connection with like-minded people, and include a range of new engagement features.
Steam May Have Leaked Among Us VR’s Release Date
Did a Steam database entry just leak the Among Us VR release date?
More info here.