Lucas Rizzotto, the creator of the acclaimed VR experience Where Thoughts Go, revealed his next project last week, titled Flat Earth VR.
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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
My predictions for virtual reality in 2022
As always in January I like to play the speculation game and make my personal predictions for augmented and virtual
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Crew Hearing Checks, Lab Cleanup after Dragon Splashes Down
A U.S. resupply ship completed its 24th International Space Station cargo mission after returning to Earth on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, back in space the Expedition 66 crew had hearing tests while working on a myriad of orbiting lab and science maintenance tasks. The SpaceX Cargo Dragon space freighter parachuted to a splashdown off the coast …
Cargo Dragon Splashes Down Ending SpaceX CRS-24 Mission
SpaceX’s upgraded Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down at 4:05 p.m. EST off the Florida coast, marking the return of the company’s 24th contracted cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA. The spacecraft carried more than 4,900 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo back to Earth. Splashing down off the coast …
Big News from Microsoft, Google, Meta, Walmart, and Huawei
Several of the world’s leading technology firms unveiled impressive developments in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR), shaking markets with renewed drives to conquer the digital frontier. Companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, Varjo, Huawei, Walmart, and many others announced major Metaverse solutions and strategies aimed at building tomorrow’s virtual horizons. In case you missed […]
Huobi Launches $100m Metaverse Crypto Promo
Popular digital investment platform Huobi Global announced on Monday the launch of its Lunar New Year Metaverse promo campaign, where it is offering attendees roughly a total of $100 million USD in digital rewards such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs. According to the Singapore-based firm, the Metaverse platform will integrate virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), […]
South Korea Eyes World’s 5th Place for Metaverse
The South Korean government announced on Thursday it had outlined a massive long-term road map to become the fifth-largest global market for Metaverse solutions, Yonhap News reported on Thursday. Seoul’s Information and Computer Technology and Science Ministry (MSIT) said it plans to develop roughly 220 Metaverse firms valued at $4.2 million USD (5 billion KRW) […]
A Guide to Comparing VR Headsets: The Basics
Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are quickly becoming more than just a novelty for today’s business leaders. Critical tools for everything from training to collaboration, these headsets are changing the way we interact on a daily basis. Since the pandemic hit, VR has become even more valuable. Access to the right VR headset has emerged as […]
TikTok’s Experimenting with New Video Avatar Tools, Audio-Only Live-Streams
TikTok’s avatars look similar to Apple’s ‘Memoji’, with responsive features based on your actual expressions.
TikTok Partners with Zefr to Offer Increased Assurance on Safe Ad Placement
The new partnership will help brands ensure that their TikTok ads are not shown alongside potentially harmful or dangerous content.
Meta’s Developing the World’s Fastest AI Supercomputer to Fuel its Metaverse Vision
Meta’s RSC project will give it significant advantages in building for the next stages of digital connection.
How to Expand Your Reach with Newsletter Advertising
With effective targeting and high engagement rates, this up-and-coming medium is an effective choice for advertisers of all sizes and budgets.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2 Announced
BREAKING: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution has been announced!
This is a standalone follow-up to the original game. With a chainsaw. More details here.
The XR Week (2022.01.24): Google AR headset is “Project Iris”, Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, and more
The international situation scares me a bit, but I’m trying to focus on the good things that happened to me
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‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ Adventure to Continue in Standalone Game ‘Chapter 2: Retribution’
Skydance Interactive announced The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (2020), the zombie-filled survival horror game for all major VR headsets, is slated to continue in the newly unveiled standalone game: ‘Chapter 2: Retribution’. Skydance isn’t calling Chapter 2 a sequel as such, however in a press statement the studio confirms it’s a standalone title that serves as […]
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Dragon Returning to Earth Today; Crew Studies Agriculture, Physics
A U.S. space freighter is due to return to Earth today after undocking from the International Space Station on Sunday morning. Back on the orbiting lab, the seven-member Expedition 66 crew researched space agriculture and physics. The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is due to end its mission today returning to Earth over 4,900 pounds …
New Survey Shows that Social Media Users are Increasingly Concerned About Data Privacy [Infographic]
Have you changed your approach to social media security as a result of recent hacks and reports of data misuse?
12 Helpful SEO Tools for Your Brand in 2022 [Infographic]
New tools are always being added to the SEO arsenal, and some could have a transformative effect on your strategy.
SpaceX Cargo Dragon Undocks from Station for Monday Splashdown
A SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Docking Adapter on the station’s space-facing port of the Harmony module at 10:40 a.m. EST. Dragon will now fire its thrusters to move a safe distance from the space station. Controllers will command a deorbit burn Monday, Jan. 24. After re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, the spacecraft will …
NASA TV is Live as SpaceX Cargo Dragon Prepares for Departure
NASA Television and the agency’s website are broadcasting live coverage for the departure of a SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station. The spacecraft is filled with more than 4,900 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo to return to Earth to complete SpaceX’s 24th commercial resupply services mission for NASA. Ground …
Reddit’s Experimenting with NFT Profile Pictures, Leaning into Audience Trends
Expect to see more NFT profile pictures in several social apps.
Twitter’s Experimenting with a New ‘Flocks’ Option for More Enclosed Tweet Sharing
The option would provide another way to control who can see and engage with your tweets.
Top 10 Features We’d Love For Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset
A mixed reality headset from Apple is reportedly on the way, but what features will it borrow from the Apple ecosystem? Here’s our wishlist of the top 10.
Until You Fall Is Getting Its First Update In Over A Year
Until You Fall is going to get its first update in over a year soon.