On Monday, Snap Inc, the parent company behind the popular social media platform Snapchat, showcased its upcoming augmented reality (AR) Spectacles to a selected number of creators and influencers. During a hands-on report by MailOnline, a demo at Snap’s London headquarters showcased various hardware and software details of the AR solution. New Hardware, Software According […]
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Meta’s Bosworth Reveals Web-Based Horizon Worlds
Meta Platform’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, tweeted last week that his company planned to deliver a web-based version of its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform to users. He stated in the tweet that the Horizon platform would charge fees of just 25 percent, which was “a much lower rate compared to other similar world-building platforms.” […]
13 Tips to Schedule Your Day as a Social Media Manager [Infographic]
Here are some handy tips to help maximize your day as a social media manager.
eCommerce and Fake Reviews: 17 Shocking Stats You Need to Know [Infographic]
As eCommerce adoption grows, online reviews become even more important.
New Report Provides Insight into Best Posting Times on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
Sprout Social’s annual ‘Best Times to Post’ report provides helpful insight for your content planning.
Snapchat Launches New AR Art Experiences to Encourage Cultural Engagement
Snap continues to explore new forms of creative expression, and experience, in the app.
Watch The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase Here On April 20
We’ll be streaming the entire Meta Quest Gaming Showcase tomorrow.
Tune in here on April 20 at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm BT.
“Major improvements” Coming to Quest 2 Hand-tracking with ‘2.0’ Upgrade
Meta today announced “major improvements” coming to Quest 2’s controllerless hand-tracking capability. The ‘re-architected computer vision and machine learning approach’ is said to specifically improve reliability for overlapping or fast moving hands and specific gestures. The SDK and OS update to enable these improved capabilities will begin rolling out today. Meta first introduced controllerless hand-tracking […]
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Ax-1 Crew Preps for Departure as Crew-4 Mission Nears Launch
Commander Tom Marshburn of NASA joined his six Expedition 67 flight engineers and held a farewell ceremony for the four-member Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crew on Tuesday morning. At the same time back on Earth, four SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for their launch to the International …
Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk to Set Up Robotic Arm
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 …
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.