The International Space Station is orbiting slightly higher today placing it in position for a crew swap taking place in March. Meanwhile, the seven-member Expedition 66 crew participated in life science and physics research and a variety of robotics activities. Russia’s ISS Progress 79 cargo craft, docked to the aft end of the Zvezda service …
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Big XR News from Microsoft, Meta, and XR Association
The XR industry has been rocked by massive developments from several of the world’s largest companies and organisations, leading to some exciting news stories on the menu of updates. Major tech firms and organisations such as Meta, Microsoft, and the XR Association topped our list of headliners last week, which namely included Meta’s ongoing saga […]
Zuckerberg Reveals Meta Strategy amid Q4 Report
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO and Founder, hit back at critics in a Facebook post last week triggered by the firm’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) earnings report. He addressed the 26 percent drop in shares last week following the news, which public reports attributed to increased competition from rival firms Tiktok and Snapchat. Meta’s 2021 Q4 […]
Using XR to Develop Tomorrow’s Healthcare Immersive eLearning Solutions
XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts Arun Gupta, Director of Postgraduate Education, Cambridge University Health Partners, and David King Lassman, Founder and CEO, GigXR. Watch and subscribe on YouTube. In this session we discuss the following: The ways NHS institutions are implementing XR technology to best address the Covid-19 pandemic. GigXRs immersive eLearning solution for Healthcare and general […]
Reports Dispute Microsoft HoloLens3 Rumours
Fresh reports have emerged on Monday disputing claims Microsoft Corporation had officially cancelled its HoloLens 3 headset. Alex Kipman, Microsoft Technical Fellow, tweeted last week the HoloLens 3, codenamed Project Calypso, was “doing great,” Tech Radar reported on Monday. He tweeted the HoloLens had been “shipped with success,” refuting previous claims from the initial Endgadget […]
9 Web Design Trends to Inspire Your Online Presence in 2022 [Infographic]
Is it time to give your website a refresh? Check out these web design trend tips.
Shutterstock Provides Insights into Key Color Trends for 2022 [Infographic]
Shutterstock’s color trends report highlights the most popular colors based on image download trends over the past year.
How Valuable is LinkedIn’s ‘Who Viewed Your Profile’ Listing?
Have you ever made a valuable new connection as a result of somebody viewing your LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn Shares Insights into Platform Usage and Audience in New Guide for Wealth Planning Marketers
LinkedIn’s new guide includes a range of insights into platform usage and audience.
Transformers VR Game Gets March Release Date On PSVR and PC
The Transformers VR game hits PSVR and PC VR next month.
Gameplay and details here!
Tobii ‘In Negotiation’ To Supply PlayStation VR2’s Eye Tracking Tech
Tobii says it’s “currently in negotiation” with Sony to be the eye tracking tech provider for the PlayStation VR2 headset.
Microsoft’s Internal Turmoil & Meta’s Reality Labs Revenue — VR News Discussion
Tune in today at 10 am Pacific as David Heaney and Ian Hamilton discuss the latest news live from virtual reality on the VR Download!
Population: One Launches Duos Mode For A Limited Time This Week
Population: One is finally getting a duos mode… for a limited time.
It’s going live this week. More details here!
The XR Week Peek (2022.02.07): Meta has invested more than $10B on XR, Hololens 3 may have been canceled, and more!
I’m exhausted after two weeks of overworking, but I’m keeping thriving.. and so I’m here writing you this roundup of
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PSVR 2 Could Include Tech from the Biggest Name in Eye Tracking
Tobii, a global leader in eye-tracking, announced it’s currently in talks with Sony to include its tech in the upcoming PlayStation VR2. Tobii released a short press statement today confirming that negotiations are ongoing, additionally noting that it’s “not commenting on the financial impact of the deal at this time.” It was first revealed that […]
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How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off last Friday in Beijing, but did you know you can catch all of the action from the comfort of you VR headset? We’ve rounded up three sure-fire ways to get your head in the games. NBC Olympics VR by Xfinity (Quest) Comcast and NBCUniversal have launched an NBC Olympics […]
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Space Psychology and Ultrasonic Exploration Begin Week on Station
The Expedition 66 crew kicked off the week today exploring how living in space affects psychology and ways to manipulate objects with sound. The residents aboard the International Space Station also serviced U.S. spacesuits and worked on an artificial gravity-generating incubator. NASA Flight Engineers Kayla Barron and Raja Chari took turns participating in a robotics …
Report: HoloLens 3 Canceled Amid Turmoil Within Microsoft
A report from Insider claims morale in Microsoft’s mixed reality team is low amid shifting strategic priorities, internal conflict, and the apparent cancelation of HoloLens 3 in favor of a Samsung partnership. More here:
Ultrawings 2 Multiplayer In The Works, PC VR Coming Next Month
Ultrawings 2 will soon be beta testing multiplayer support, and the PC VR version is coming in hot.
More details here.
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 1 Ft. Kyle Riesenbeck of UploadVR
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities Podcast, Alex and Skeeva are joined by Kyle Riesenbeck, Operations Manager at UploadVR.
Meta Adds ‘Personal Boundary’ Zones in VR to Limit Harassing Behavior
An inevitable consequence of enhanced connection will be negative interactions, which tech CEOs often seem to overlook.
Les Mills Bodycombat Is An Effective Quest Workout Without The Subscription
Les Mills Bodycombat offers a polished, effective and fun workout experience on Quest, and the lack of a subscription plan is a big bonus.
Read on for our impressions.
Zenith’s Next Update Will Feature New Quests & Armor Tier
The Zenith developers provided even more detail on the game’s future in a blog post, with the next update set to include new quests and another armor tier.
UploadVR Explores Correspondents Program With Between Realities Hosts
The UploadVR team is excited to announce the first members of their new Correspondent program, Alex and Skeeva of Between Realities.