The XR Association (XRA) has welcomed several high-level members to its organisation, including some of the world’s top tech and advisory firms, it announced on Thursday in a statement seen by XR Today. The newly-expanded roster includes key industry leaders such as video game software firm Unity Technologies, tech components manufacturer Qualcomm, and tech advisory […]
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Top 6 Reasons to Buy AR Smart Glasses in 2022
Augmented Reality is one of the most exciting XR technologies on the market today. Capable of blending the virtual and physical worlds, AR promises us a way of enhancing our everyday lives. Of course, some aspects of AR have been growing faster than others. As perhaps the most accessible avenue for augmented reality, smartphone apps […]
How to Develop Instagram Superfans
Want more customers from Instagram? Wondering how to get your fans to do the selling for you? To explore a how-to strategy for capturing, engaging, and converting superfans who’ll tell their friends about you, I interview Jade Beason.
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Google Adds New Exposure Frequency Controls for CTV Campaigns
The new option will enable more brands to generate more reach with their Connected TV campaigns.
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist, But Meta is in Charge of the Metaverse Narrative
We’re still a long way off the full, immersive metaverse experience, but that hasn’t stopped billions of dollars from flowing into metaverse projects.
Twitter Tests New ‘Articles’ Option, Potentially Enabling Long-Form Posts in the App
Long-form posts on Twitter? A new experiment appears to be exploring expanded communication options in the app.
Instagram Experiments with Stories Highlights to Reels Conversion Option, Longer Reels Clips
Instagram really wants you to give Reels a chance.
Virtual Virtual Reality 2 Announced, Coming To Quest & PC VR This Month
Virtual Virtual Reality 2 has been announced!
A full sequel to the Tender Claws original is coming this month. First trailer and details here.
Zenith’s New Class Will Have A Bow
Zenith’s new character class will have a bowq and possibly even a hookshot.
New details on the Cyber Ninja here.
VR Mech Game Vox Machinae Is Getting A Full Single-Player Campaign
PC VR mech battler, Vox Machinae, will get a full single-player campaign when it leaves early access soon.
First details here.
What are the nits of an AR/VR display (explained with memes and potatoes)
Today I wanted to learn something new. It’s years that I read about the “nits” of AR displays and why
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How to Identify and Win the Right Influencers to Promote Your B2B Product
Influencer marketing has been on the rise for several years now and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. People trust people they follow, and it is true in both ecommerce and B2B sectors, although it is a bit different in the latter because marketers and sales people have larger decision making units […]
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Google Daydream’s Best Game is Getting a Sequel on Quest & PC VR Soon
Virtual Virtual Reality launched on Google Daydream back in 2017, but thanks to some fun and clever interaction design that worked equally well on both 3DOF and 6DOF headsets, the game made its way to all major VR platforms with marked success in the years following the demise of the ill-fated Daydream. Now developers Tender Claws […]
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Cult Favorite VR Mech Game ‘Vox Machinae’ Plans Single Player Campaign for 2022
Originally released in 2018, Vox Machinae is a gem of a VR mech game that’s well loved by those that have played it. Though the title looked destined to remain focused on multiplayer, the developer today made the surprise announcement that it plans to release a fully featured single player campaign this year. Vox Machinae has a […]
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Quest Store Surpasses $1 Billion in Content Revenue, Showing Major Growth
Meta today announced that the Quest content store has surpassed $1 billion in purchased VR content since its launch in 2019, representing a huge inflection point for the headset. During today’s Meta earnings call, the company shied away from giving unit sales figures for its Quest 2 headset, but did confirm that the Quest store […]
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Astronaut Hits 300 Days in Space, On Way to Break NASA Record
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei has lived in space continuously for 300 days since launching and docking to the orbiting lab on April 9, 2021. He is on his way to surpassing Christina Koch’s 328-day mission on March 3 and Scott Kelly’s 340 days on March 15. Vande Hei will return to Earth on March …
NFTs and Their Role in Monetising the Metaverse
In this session we discuss the following: The purpose of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and trends on the NFT market BetU’s NFT sales platform and plans for the Metaverse The future of the NFT sales marketplace and why they will be instrumental to monetising the Metaverse If you’re looking for more information on this topic visit […]
Meta Quest Debuts Mixed Reality Developer Tools
On Tuesday, Meta introduced several updates to its Presence Platform to facilitate accurate mixed reality (MR) interaction, with the platform originally unveiled at last October’s Connect event. ?Introducing new Presence Platform capabilities for Quest: Interaction SDK and Tracked Keyboard SDK? ? Now hand and controller interactions—like picking up a ??chess piece to make your next […]
Metaverse Land Sales Top $500m, Set to Double in 2022
The Metaverse has become a major destination for real estate after reaching $500 million last year, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing investment and analytics companies. The market also has the potential to double in 2022, namely as the world’s four largest platforms for Metaverse real estate lead with $85 million in sales, MetaMetric Solutions said […]
Essential AR Smart Glasses Events for Your Calendar 2022
As new companies continue to appear on the market, offering their own variations of the ultimate AR headset, choosing the right smart glasses is becoming increasingly difficult. If you want to take part in the AR hardware revolution, you’re going to need to be willing to do your research. While online reviews and comparisons can […]
YouTube Generated $28.8 Billion in Ad Revenue in 2021, Fuelling the Creator Economy
YouTube’s creator funding models continue to solidify its position as the top online video platform.
Facebook Shares New Tips for Connecting with Valentine’s Day Shoppers [Infographic]
Need tips for your Valentine’s Day approach? This guide includes some handy basic notes for your promotions.
Snapchat Adds New AR Story Tools for Lunar New Year to Highlight the Influence of Chinese Culture
Snapchat’s added some interesting, educational AR experiences for Lunar New Year.
Can a LinkedIn Profile Picture Land You a Job? [Infographic]
How important is your LinkedIn profile image? The team from Passport Photos Online conducted a survey to find out.
Meta Teases ‘Questy’s’ Reveal For Quest 2
Now what’s this? Meta is teasing a ‘Questy’s’ reveal for next week.
What can we expect?