First announced last Monday at the Non-Fungible Conference in Lisbon, Metaverse platform The Sandbox revealed a partnership with French hardware vendor Ledger to educate its users in crypto-tech and increase security measures for the service. Ledger offers hardware wallets to customers using $SAND, The Sandbox’s Ethereum-based cryptocurrency, and custom Ledger Nano. In an interview, Ian […]
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AR eCommerce Firm DigitalBridge Rebrands As Fixtuur
DigitalBridge recently announced on Friday last week it had rebranded as Fixtuur as it unveils its Visual Commerce platform designed for eCommerce and retail businesses. The Manchester-based firm’s latest solution superimposes static product images in home environments via augmented reality (AR) technologies. Word is out! We are thrilled to announce that we have rebranded as […]
Fintech Startups a ‘Threat’ to Banks, JP Morgan Says
Last Monday, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, posted a public letter to shareholders that, among other core principles, outlined the benefit of blockchain and emerging financial technology. Dimon noted that “decentralized finance and blockchain are real,” he said, adding that financial startups were an “enormous competitive threat to banks.” The CEO said that competition […]
Elon Musk Rejects Twitter Board Seat After Sharing Various Criticisms of the Company’s Approach
Elon Musk continues to raise questions about his intentions as the new top shareholder at Twitter.
5 Essential Ingredients to Create a Perfect LinkedIn Post [Infographic]
LinkedIn breaks down the fundamentals of effective content in this graphic.
Quest v39 Update Brings Multitasking Out Of Experimental Mode
Quest’s v39 update is rolling out soon, but it’s a pretty small one.
New environments and options for iOS users. More details here.
Bloomberg: iOS 16 Beta Is ‘Full Of References’ To Apple’s Upcoming Headset
iOS 16 betas are “chock-full of references” to Apple’s upcoming headset, Bloomberg reports.
Could a tease or reveal be close?
Kuo: Meta’s Pro Headset Launches H2 With 2K Per Eye Mini LED
A prominent supply chain analyst claims Meta’s pro headset will launch in the second half of this year with 2160×2160 Mini-LED displays.
Green Hell Quest Dev Looking To Add Co-Op, New Game Modes
Green Hell’s Quest version is looking to add co-op and new game modes in the future.
More details here.
‘TO THE TOP’ Studio Reveal Sequel ‘SUPER KIT’, Coming to PSVR in 2022
Electric Hat Games, the studio behind VR platforming pioneer TO THE TOP (2017), announced they have a sequel in the works called Super Kit: To The Top. YouTube channel ‘PSVR Without Parole’ debuted the trailer of Super Kit on last Thursdays installment of their recurring Gamescast Live show. Super Kit is said to launch sometime in 2022 on PlayStation […]
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11 Astronauts Busy with Research, Cargo Work and Spacewalk Preps
It was very busy on the International Space Station on Monday with the orbiting lab hosting 11 crew members including the four-member Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crew. The private astronauts and the seven-member Expedition 67 crew were engaged in a multitude of tasks today such as packing a U.S. cargo ship, researching life science, and …
Graphic Design Trends for 2022 [Infographic]
Tapping into the latest visual trends can help ensure that your posts stand out in busy social feeds.
Elon Musk Raises More Questions About Twitter’s Approach, Which Could Lead to a Big Shake-Up
In a series of tweets, Elon Musk has shared his views on some elements of Twitter that he thinks should be changed.
Green Hell Quest Dev On VR Differences, Design Choices & Future Support
Green Hell VR developer Incuvo talks about bringing the game to Quest and plans for future support.
Check our full interview here.
The XR Week Peek (2022.04.10): Epic releases Unreal Engine 5, Meta cancels F8, and more!
I know you weren’t expecting my newsletter for today, but since I’m going to have a very busy next week,
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Live-Stream Commerce Offers Big Potential for TikTok’s Growth Prospects
TikTok looks set to make a bigger move into live-stream commerce, following the lead of its Chinese counterpart.
20 UGC Advertising Stats & Trends You Need to Know in 2022 [Infographic]
UGC is becoming a much more significant consideration, for all brands.
Forklift Operating, Warplane Piloting And More Zombies – VR Games On Our Radar This Week
A Warplanes sequel is here, Forklift Operator goes live and, surprise, surprise, zombies are back.
Here’s yet more VR games on our radar this week.
Meta’s Gaming Showcase Will Make Or Break Quest 2’s 2022
With PSVR 2 on the horizon, Meta’s upcoming Gaming Showcase will make or break Quest 2’s 2022.
Here’s why.
Detailed Renders Purportedly Show Meta’s Project Cambria Headset
A YouTuber claims to have seen Meta’s upcoming Project Cambria headset and collaborated with a product designer to produce detailed renders.
Free Relaxation & Meditation App Liminal Available Now For Quest
Liminal is a new relaxation and meditation app on the official Quest store, and it’s available for free.
More info here.
Four Ax-1 Astronauts Enter Station, Meet Expedition 67 Crew
Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria, Larry Connor, Eytan Stibbe, and Mark Pathy now are aboard the International Space Station following Crew Dragon’s hatch opening at 10:13 a.m. EDT, Saturday, April 9. Ax-1 docked to the orbital complex at 8:29 a.m. while the spacecraft were flying 260 miles above the central Atlantic Ocean. It …
Ax-1 Private Astronaut Mission Docks at Station
After a journey of almost 21 hours, Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria, Larry Connor, Eytan Stibbe, and Mark Pathy arrived at the International Space Station at 8:29 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 9. Crew Dragon Endeavour docked to the orbital complex while the spacecraft were flying about 260 miles above the central Atlantic Ocean. …
Dragon Endeavour with Ax-1 Crew Approaches Station
NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website are providing live coverage for the arrival of the Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the International Space Station. Ax-1 astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria, Larry Connor, Eytan Stibbe, and Mark Pathy are scheduled to dock about 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9, to the space-facing port of the station’s Harmony module. The …
Unilever, Decentraland Marry Metaverse Couples
Closeup, a Unilever brand for oral and dental care, has recently launched its own Metaverse platform for couples seeking marriage and to receive minted marriage certificate NFTs. The company’s opened the doors to its Closeup City Hall of Love on the Decentraland platform in late March, allowing bubbly couples across the world to tie the […]