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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.
Zenith Servers Back Online After Launch Issues
Zenith got off to the industry-standard shaky start yesterday when players reported login issues.
Fortunately, the game’s beginning to find its feet.
A Township Tale PSVR Port Looks Likely As Dev Raises $12.4 Million
A Township Tale looks likely to come to PSVR as its developer has raised $12.4 million.
Simula One aims at becoming your portable Linux VR computer
In the VR communities, there is a lot of curiosity for a new standalone headset that is probably the first
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Crew Works Spine Scans, Heart and Breathing Checks on Friday
Spinal scans and cardiopulmonary measurements were the key research operations taking place aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The Expedition 66 crew also serviced spacesuits, life support gear, and a Russian science module. Human research is fundamental to understanding how the body adapts to weightlessness with doctors seeking to keep astronauts healthy during long-term …
SAP Acquires Taulia in Metaverse Push
German software corporation SAP SE announced on Thursday it plans to acquire US fintech firm Taulia to expand its global digital presence. More breaking news! SAP is acquiring @Taulia. Together we’ll help customers optimize working capital management and gain more financial flexibility and stability. Learn more here: https://t.co/yRlsG8Fm1S pic.twitter.com/bmt1EoTpmN — SAP Ariba (@SAPAriba) January 27, […]
Varjo Debuts Reality Cloud Metaverse Solution
In this session we discuss the following: 1) Varjo’s latest global streaming update for the Varjo Reality Cloud 2) Why the Varjo Reality Cloud will be an instrumental tool in developing future Metaverse platforms 3) The Metaverse and how it could develop Click here to access the full transcript, and if you’re looking for more […]
The Sandbox Pledges $50m to Metaverse Startups
The Sandbox, a community-driven eCommerce Metaverse, announced this week a programme to support startups seeking to develop solutions on its platform. We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, in partnership with @1Thesandbox – a dedicated @LaunchpadLuna track to invest USD$50M to 100 startups that are enhancing the open metaverse! […]
RIP Oculus: Meta Confirms Oculus As Meta Quest 2
Oculus headset fans are ‘mourning’ the loss of the device’s longstanding brand name as Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of the virtual reality (VR) manufacturer, has changed it to the Meta Quest 2. In a tweet on Wednesday, the world’s top-selling consumer VR headset rebranded to the Meta Quest 2, reflecting a list of […]