Meta is adding to its avatars system new facial shapes as well as assistive devices for people with disabilities designed to “better reflect the billions of unique people on this planet.”
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New VR Games February 2022: All The Biggest Releases
February brings with it a new VR flying game, more fitness options and a unique twist on the platformer.
Here’s the biggest VR games releasing this month!
The XR Week Peek (2022.01.31): Meta builds a new AI supercomputer, Magic Leap 2 details unveiled, and more!
Happy Chinese/Lunar new year! On this occasion, I wish every one of you a lot of happiness, joy, peace, good
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Meta Visually Unifies Avatars Across Quest, Facebook & Instagram in Metaverse Push
Meta released its new Quest avatar system last year, bringing a big upgrade over the previous in terms of expressiveness and customizability. Now the company announced it’s standardizing those across all Meta platforms—Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram—essentially letting users build and use the same 3D avatar for VR and social media. Starting today, Meta says the […]
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Week Begins on Station with Science Hardware Work
The seven-member Expedition 66 crew started the last day of January working on a wide variety of research gear supporting biology, physics, and Earth science. Spacewalk tool work and vision tests were also on Monday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Thomas Marshburn kicked off Monday servicing science components, flight …
How to Design Infographics Specifically to Get Backlinks [Infographic]
Infographics can be a great way to boost brand awareness, and get more backlinks for your website.
Top 5 VR Cooking & Food Games – Quest, PC VR & More
Looking to cook up a storm in VR? We’ve got you covered — here’s our list of the best VR cooking and food games on Quest, PC VR and PSVR.
Demeo’s New Social Hangout Spot Teased In Video
A new Resolution Games video gives us a very quick look at Demeo’s new social hangout hub, due later this year.
Guide To Getting Started in Zenith: The Last City VR MMO
Zenith: The Last City is a cross-platform MMORPG available now for VR platforms including Oculus Quest, PC VR and PSVR!
Check out our short guide to Zenith so you can get battle-ready and on the path to max level! #ad
Instagram Adds New Stickers and AR Features to Celebrate Lunar New Year
The new tools will enable users to celebrate the Year of the Tiger in the app.
Would You Join the Metaverse? [Infographic]
What are your hesitations about the coming metaverse shift?
New Report Underlines the Importance of Social Media in Connecting with Gen Z Consumers
Some key insights for brands looking to maximize their engagement with Gen Z shoppers.
Magic Leap 2 Specs Suggest A Best-In-Class Seethrough AR Headset
Magic Leap 2 is coming later this year with the widest field of view transparent optics yet.
The first specs were revealed this week:
Editorial: Three Generations In The Metaverse
Editorial: A quest to get three generations into VR together is proving more difficult than expected.
Zenith Plans For 3+ Classes, Better Dungeons And User-Generated Content In Long-Term Future
Zenith’s future plans include 3+ classes, better dungeons and possibly user-generated content.
More details here.
MultiBrush Releases On Quest Store, Open Brush Gets 1.0 Update
One year one from Tilt Brush being open sourced, community alternative Open Brush is receiving a big update, while MultiBrush launches on the Oculus Store.
Matterport, Retail VR Partner for Immersive Shopping
Digital transformation provider Matterport announced on Friday a strategic partnership with French virtual reality (VR) solutions developer Retail VR to enhance immersive, consumer-facing retail and eCommerce solutions. The partnership with Retail VR enables Matterport to dramatically decrease the cost and time required for brands wanting to implement digital twin solutions. Adrien Zanelli, Co-Founder and Head […]
PortalOne Secures $60m for MR Gaming Platform
PortalOne — the world’s first hybrid mixed reality (MR) games platform — announced a successful Series A funding round that secured roughly $60 million for the firm. The Series A funding is led by global internet, software, consumer, and fintech investment firm Tiger Global, with additional funding supplied by Scooter Braun, Schuster Tanger, Andrew Marks, […]
Apple Stocks Soar After Teasing Metaverse Plans
Stocks have surged for Apple Inc after it offered investors several key details on its Metaverse goals, which includes a list of augmented reality (AR) app expansions, Reuters reported on Thursday. Tim Cook, Apple Chief Executive, revealed in a first fiscal quarter (Q1) earnings call the tech behemoth’s App Store had reached roughly 14,000 AR […]
New VR Headsets That Will Shape the Metaverse
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for virtual reality (VR) headsets and gear. According to the IDC, global shipments of AR and VR headsets increased by a staggering 348.4% in 2021, of which standalone VR headsets occupied nearly 90% of the market share. The organisation also estimates that this growth momentum will continue […]
Snapchat Publishes New Report into the Importance of Privacy Tools in Facilitating Online Sharing
The report looks at the key concerns that people have in regards to the information that they share online.
Meta Moves to the Next Stage of its Messaging Integration Plan, with E2E Encryption on Messenger Group Chats
Despite ongoing opposition from government and law enforcement groups, Meta continues to push ahead with its expanded messaging encryption plan.
Pinterest Tests New Idea Pin Highlights to Showcase Specific Content
The new option could provide another way to showcase your Idea Pins, and get more value out of your best content.
YouTube Adds New Guided Support Process for Community Guidelines Violations
The updated process will provide more context on policy violations, and direct response options to resolve them.
VR MMO Zenith Is Currently Steam’s Top Selling Game
Less than 24 hours after launch, VR MMO Zenith is Steam’s top selling game.
Yeah. Wow.