Out tomorrow in early access, Outlier has superheroic shooter action with a ton of potential.
But some design issues and lack of polish mean it has a long way to go. Here’s our impressions.
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How to Understand Your Customers’ Buying Journeys And Engage Them at Each Touchpoint
6 With advancing technology, the buying journey has changed dramatically. Empowered with multiple devices and tools (price comparison platforms, discount shopping platforms, shopping rewards platforms, product review aggregating platforms, etc.) the purchasing decisions have become more unpredictable and the buying journey has got scattered and spontaneous. One can start a buying journey on Facebook by […]
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Quest Parental Controls to Include Locks on Apps, PC VR Linking & More
Meta announced it’s bringing some new parental tools to Quest headsets in the next few months which are aimed at giving parents more control over what their teens see and do in VR. Meta’s VR headsets, which are only intended for kids 13 and over, lack a number of parental controls that you might find […]
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Import Records Reveal Sony Has Shipped Thousands of Dev Kits, Possibly PSVR 2
United States import records from late 2021 onward show that Sony Interactive Entertainment has shipped thousands of boxes containing developer kits from Asia to the US. The exact contents of the boxes hasn’t been specified, however Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset is a very likely candidate. As first reported by TweakTown, Sony has shipped 2,374 […]
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NASA Astronauts Complete Spacewalk for Solar Array Work
NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Raja Chari concluded their spacewalk at 3:06 p.m. EDT after 6 hours and 54 minutes in preparation for upcoming solar array installation. Barron and Chari completed their major objectives for today to prepare the space station for upcoming solar array upgrades by assembling and installing modification kits. The duo built a support …
Prisms of Reality Debuts at Oklahoma District Schools
Last week, Prisms of Reality, an immersive eLearning platform, announced that it is deploying its innovative virtual reality (VR) solution across Oklahoma state school districts. Our first district in OK starts their journey with @PrismsOfReality today! Thrilled to see students & teachers break through the 4 walls of the #math classroom—walls that have limited human […]
XRHealth, HTC VIVE Unveil Flow, Focus 3 Health Tools
XRHealth, a major healthcare Metaverse solution provider, has teamed up with HTC VIVE, one of the top firms for high-end virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR), to unveil its “Focus 3 Health” and “Flow Health” platforms. The Boston, Massachusetts-based firm announced the news at the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, which is currently taking place […]
Ex-Disney CEO Robert Iger Joins Metaverse, NFT Startup
This week, former Disney CEO and Chairman Robert Iger will sit on the board of directors for Genies Inc, a Metaverse firm developing the tools required to create virtual characters, clothing, and accessories powered by blockchain and NFT technology. Iger is now a key investor in the firm alongside backers such as Mary Meekers Bond […]
The Top Metaverse Platforms in 2022 to Watch
The Metaverse as a technology segment has come into its own in the last two years, fueled by investments from companies like Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Epic Games, and others. In 2020, the global Metaverse market was worth $47.69 billion USD and will reach $829 billion USD by 2028, according to a 2021 report from Emergen […]
How the Producer Economy Is Changing Influencer Marketing
Brands that become content producers have more flexibility, including how they negotiate relationships with influencers.
Meta Shares Facebook & Instagram Live Video Tips from Creators [Infographic]
In a recent blog post, Meta shares how three beauty and lifestyle content creators are using live streaming on Facebook and Instagram to drive more engagement.
Ukraine War Tests Whether Marketers Can Address Crisis Meaningfully
Eight in 10 people surveyed by Gartner want to see brands take an action, but typical moves like making a statement or pausing marketing activity ranked low.
Can Brands Stay Safe in the Metaverse?
As marketers explore how the metaverse fits into their strategy, brand safety should be top of mind.
Echo Combat Fans: Are You Ready for The Flamingo Challenge?
Editor’s Note: Credit for this article goes to Codasleuth with minor editing from VRFI staff.
Echo Combat Lounge and ECRanked announce the release of The Flamingo Challenge, an ongoing event for Ready At Dawn’s Echo Combat (an in-app purchase for Echo VR by Ready at Dawn for the Oculus/Meta platform) that will run parallel to Echo VR’s Echo Pass from start to end of each season.
Racket:Next VR Game Officially Sanctioned by International Racquetball Federation
The 17-year-old arrived home, slipped off his shoes, and looked around his room, which had been cleared of all but essential items. He was eager to hang out with his friends and excited to see if his sport team could finally defeat their greatest rival so he stepped onto his gaming mat, picked up his VR headset, and entered the playing area.
Report: Microsoft Braces for Negative Field Tests of Military HoloLens
Microsoft is supposedly gearing up to field test its HoloLens-based military AR headset, however a new report contends the company is bracing for impact, as it’s expecting negative feedback from soldiers. Last year, Microsoft announced it had won a United States Army defense contract worth up to $22 billion which would see the development of a […]
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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects
Facebook and Instagram have been blocked in the Russian Federation, with both social media platforms now completely inaccessible to users in that country. Meta’s VR services haven’t been mentioned by name in the bans, although they’re also likely to become inaccessible as a side effect. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused a huge backlash […]
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NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Prep for Solar Array Replacements
Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Kayla Barron and Raja Chari of NASA began a spacewalk to assemble and install modification kits required for upcoming solar array upgrades on the?International Space Station?at 8:12 a.m. EDT. Barron, designated extravehicular crew member 1 (EV1), is wearing a suit with red stripes. Chari, designated extravehicular crewmember 2 (EV 2), will wear …
NASA TV is Live as Two Astronauts Prep for Station Spacewalk
NASA Television coverage of today’s spacewalk with NASA Flight Engineers Kayla Barron and Raja Chari now is underway and also is available on the NASA app, the Space Station blog and the agency’s website. The crew members of Expedition 66 are preparing to exit the?International Space Station‘s Quest airlock for a spacewalk expected to begin at approximately 8:05 …
Big XR News from VRARA, Niantic, Singulos Research, and HP
The Immerse Global Summit’s Metaverse 2.0 event saw an industry-wide gathering of some of the top global tech firms investing and developing the next steps in the Metaverse. The massive two-day event saw numerous talks, panel discussions, and big reveals in the market, and was joined by a week full of massive headlines driving content […]
MediView XR Raises $9.9m for TeleHealth Solution
Last week, MediView XR secured roughly $9.9 million in a round of funding, enabling the Cleavland-based- firm to enhance remote connectivity and spatial computing for its immersive surgical navigation platforms. Inside View Investments led the Series A funding round in a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) financing proposal. MediView XR is searching for further […]
Acura Opens Integra Sales with Metaverse, NFTs
Luxury motor company Acura announced last week it would kick off the release of the 2023 Integra by joining the Metaverse with a virtual showroom and launching its first-ever non-fungible token (NFTs). The new Metaverse showroom Acura of Decentraland will debut on 22 March and allow people to view an immersive experience commemorating the Integra […]
Tripp CEO Discusses Partners Meta, Qualcomm, and Niantic
TRIPP, a popular health and wellness solution, began as a virtual reality (VR) app for Meta Quest and Playstation VR headsets, with an augmented reality (AR) port debuting on Nreal smart glasses in November last year. Recently, the firm has seen substantial growth, thanks to working with strong strategic partners such as Meta, Qualcomm, Pico […]
UploadVR Reviews Are Reaching Their Final Form (Hopefully)
We’re updating UploadVR’s reviews system (yes, we know, again).
Starting today, we’re moving to a completely unscored system with four categories: Essential, Recommended, Avoid, and unlabeled reviews.
More details on what this means right here:
VR Awards 2022 To Return To London This Year
The VR Awards will return to London as a live event this year.
More details here.