HTC’s Vision of the Metaverse is Heavy on Buzzwords, Light on Substance

HTC released a video showing off its vision of the metaverse, a reflection of what the company thinks virtual spaces will look like in the near future. And… it’s not a great look. Some ideas are inevitable. Slim and light XR glasses capable of fluidly serving up novel and meaningful interactions are basically the holy […]

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Friday’s Station Research Looks at Skin Cells, Plant Genetics and Exercise

Friday’s research schedule aboard the International Space Station included exploring how microgravity affects skin cells and cotton genetics. The Expedition 66 crew is also learning how to exercise more effectively in weightlessness. Living in space has been shown to accelerate the rate of skin aging and a new study delivered aboard the Cygnus space freighter …

How Does the UX Affect the Future of the Metaverse?

Ripples were sent through the XR community after Christine Moy, JP Morgan’s Global Head of Metaverse, resigned after 18 years of service with the company. After listing her accomplishments with the massive investment bank, which included launching JP Morgan as the world’s first Metaverse bank and a list of work with cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and decentralised […]

What does the Meta AI Showcase Mean for XR?

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once again took the virtual stage on Wednesday to tease the public with new information about the firm’s commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will help to develop extended reality (XR) technologies and, most notably, Metaverse experiences. During the online event, the CEO and other Meta execs announced a […]

Meta, CGS ‘Team’ Up for Quest for Business

Business application developer CGS announced on Wednesday that Meta Platforms Inc had selected it to join the latter’s Quest for Business (ISV) Programme. Formerly named Oculus for Business, prior to Meta’s rebrand at the Facebook Connect event last year, the programme aims to boost the development and enterprise adoption of XR technologies for Meta’s Quest […]

Choosing your AR Smart Glasses Vendor in 2022

The ability to access augmented reality experiences through phones and tablets is one of the many reasons why this form of extended reality has grown rapidly in recent years. However, while smartphone apps can give us a taste of the benefits AR can offer, there’s a whole new world of opportunities available when we explore […]

Relationship Building With Live Video

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Meta Shares New Insights into the Key Challenges for Marketers of Electric Vehicles

Meta’s latest report provides some good insights for EV marketers, and really, for all marketers across the board.

Bark Shares Some of the Keys to its Social Media Success in New ‘Social Skills’ Series

The team from Bark provide some great tips for maximizing social media and community engagement.

LinkedIn Previews New Post Analytics, as Well as a New Reaction Emoji

The new analytics will provide more insight into who, exactly, is reading your LinkedIn posts.

TikTok Publishes New Rising Trends Report, Including Insights and Tips for Marketers

The report provides insight into the latest trending topics of discussion in the app, and how brands can tap into that interest.

How to Play Minecraft On Quest 2: Java Edition & Link Instructions

Want to play Minecraft on your Quest 2?

Here’s our guide on the various options, both standalone and via PC VR, and how to set them up.

Until You Fall To Get Two-Handed Weapons And More In New Update

Until You Fall’s first update in over a year hits next month and includes three new weapons.

More details here!

7 Tips to Build a Successful B2B Influencer Strategy

Are you on the lookout for a marketing strategy that checks off all your targets and can potentially produce a tremendous return on investment? B2B Influencer marketing fits the bill quite perfectly.  While influencers have traditionally dominated the B2C sector, influencer marketing is quickly becoming a game-changer for the B2B domain.  With 93% of B2B […]

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Let the VR Winter Games Begin!

Let the VR Winter Games Begin!

Virtual Athletics League will host the annual Virtual Reality Winter Games and provide an opportunity for the VR community to enjoy an action-packed month of fun.

From February 26 through March 20, VAL will present an array of challenges, tournaments, and giveaways during the Winter Games. This is VAL’s fourth big event of this nature and the format enables individuals to pick and choose which events they want to participate in with the possibility of winning some prizes still on the table.

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Amazon Selling ‘Oculus Certified’ Refurbished Quest 2 with $50 Discount & Extra Warranty

Oculus quietly began selling officially refurbished Quest 2 units earlier this month and now Amazon is offering them with an even more generous one-year warranty. Starting in early February, Oculus began selling refurbished Quest 2 units with a $50 discount on either the 128GB model or the 256GB model. While it’s been possible to find […]

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Station Gears Up for Spacewalks While Conducting Cancer Research

Spacewalk preparations and cancer research were among the activities scheduled aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 66 crew also unpacked a U.S. cargo craft and explored using virtual reality while exercising. NASA astronauts Raja Chari and Kayla Barron began readying the U.S. Quest airlock and collecting tools ahead of a pair of …

Sony Debuts Playstation VR 2 Specs, Photos

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the next iteration of virtual reality (VR) hardware for its global fanbase with a series of photos and statements, it was found on Wednesday. Speaking in a blog post, Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Experience for Sony, revealed the features of the new Playstation (PS) VR2 headset along […]

Nreal Air Set to Launch in Japan

Nreal, a Chinese manufacturer of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, announced last week it will accept orders for its Air smart glasses set for release in Japan on March 4th. The upcoming product will cost 39,799 yen (USD $345), according to a marketplace listing by KDDI. KDDI and NTT Docomo will handle reservations for the […]

Kognitiv Spark Opens UK Office for Global Expansion

Kognitive Spark, a major augmented and mixed reality (AV/MR) firm, opened its first British office, BritishCloud reported on Tuesday. The New Brunswick, Canada-based company unveiled it had opened its first office in the United Kingdom at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. Kognitiv Spark’s RemoteSpark software solution allows remote workers and professionals to connect for troubleshooting […]

Porotech Secures $20m in Series A Fundraiser

MicroED manufacturers Porotech secured roughly $20 million USD in a Series A funding round, enabling the firm to accelerate its global expansion, distribution, and production of its gallium nitride (GaN)-based materials and products and meet its massive global market demands. The series A funding round was led by Ameba Capital and previous investor Speedinvest. The […]

TikTok Announces New, Exclusive Content Deals with the NHL and Other Media Entities

TikTok is looking to establish more exclusive content partnerships to bolster its offerings, both for viewers and creators.

LinkedIn Launches New Group to Provide Insights and Tips for LinkedIn Marketers

The new group will share internal insights and tips to help marketers make the most of their LinkedIn marketing efforts.

LinkedIn Launches New Podcast Network to Provide More Professional and Career-Related Content

The new podcast network includes a range of internal staff and established shows, focused on industry news and professional development.

YouTube Outlines Connected TV Focus as part of 2022 NewFronts Push

YouTube will focus on Connected TV viewing and the opportunities it can provide for brands.