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 […]
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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.
TikTok Announces Showcase Events for Arab Heritage Month
TikTok will highlight various creators and small businesses from the Arab community throughout April.
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 9 Ft. Steve Knows
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Steve Knows, a well-known VR News YouTuber and longtime friend to the podcast.
Apple Headset Rumor Roundup: Specs, Release Date, & Everything We’ve Heard
Journalists and supply chain analysts claim Apple plans to release an ultra high end headset for AR and VR within a year.
Here’s everything we’ve heard so far, and how it compares to Quest 2:
New Survey Looks at How Marketers are Approaching the Metaverse, Crypto and NFTs [Infographic]
Are you considering your marketing opportunities in the metaverse?
Instagram Publishes New Guide for SMBs to Highlight Key Marketing Opportunities in the App
The 8-page guide provides a range of tips and pointers on various Instagram business functionalities.
Instagram Updates Reels Editing Tools to Make it Easier to Re-Order and Edit Clips
The new editing options will make it easier to create more engaging Reels clips.
Watch Unity’s GDC PSVR 2 Talk Right Here
Unity’s GDC talk on PSVR 2 is now available to watch in full.
New VR Games April 2022: All The Biggest Releases
Green Hell VR! Little Cities! Cities: VR!
It’s our list of the biggest VR games coming your way in April.
‘Blade & Sorcery’ Update to Bring Bevy of Gameplay Improvements & PC Graphics Overhaul
Blade & Sorcery, VR’s favorite melee combat sim, is continuing to see steady updates. The game’s next update, U11, looks to be a doozy with the studio planning to add an expanded magic system, stealth mechanics, a graphical overhaul on PC, and plenty more. Expected in the next few months, the Blade & Sorcery U11 update is […]
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AR Offers Greater Driving Precision, GlobalData Says
GlobalData, a top data and analytics firm based in London, UK, has showcased augmented reality (AR) adoption across the automotive industry via novel heads-up displays (HUDs) in a new report. The Augmented Reality in Automotive report released on Thursday stated that AR technologies could boost training times for automotive staff. The report cited case studies […]
Apple Secures Patent for Precision Sensory Gloves
This week, global technology firm Apple filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pair of sensory gloves, it was reported this week. The patent filing covers a device that accurately simulates touch for users to detect an object’s “roughness and waviness” when in an augmented, virtual, or mixed reality […]
Accenture Invests in Inrupt amid Web3 Rise
Accenture Ventures recently launched a strategic investment in online data firm Inrupt in a bid to allow internet users to control their personal data, the company announced this week. Inrupt was co-founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Founder of the World Wide Web, to empower users, developers, and organisations to overcome ‘siloed data’ controlled by single […]
The State of XR in Manufacturing and Industrial 2022
Promising endless new opportunities for rapid product creation, prototyping, and training, extended reality has infinite potential in the industrial and manufacturing space. Although it’s safe to say XR has a lot to offer virtually every industry, the manufacturing and industrial sectors have been some of the first to explore the potential of this new landscape. […]