Since its inception in the 1980s, the internet has come a long way. The first iteration of the internet was mainly focused on content consumption with a few users posting content and the majority consuming it passively. The second iteration was the social internet where users both generated and consumed content, and there were a […]
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The State of XR in the Field Service Industry 2022
Extended Reality is helping to pave the way to the “new normal” of the post-pandemic world. Enabling a better level of communication, collaboration, and creativity, XR supports businesses in a host of valuable use cases. In the field services sector, the benefits of extended reality could be particularly compelling. Field services naturally operate in fluid, […]
Instagram Content Strategy: Create Without Burnout
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Meta Publishes New Report into Evolving Conversation Trends and Interests [Infographic]
The report provides an in-depth overview of the latest trends and shifts that are shaping online conversation.
Snapchat Will Let Users Update their Username From February 23rd
The update will enable Snapchatter’s to finally shed those old, ‘funny at the time’ usernames
YouTube Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Combat the Spread of Harmful Misinformation
YouTube continues to evolve its efforts to combat misinformation, though there are some major challenges before it.
LinkedIn Announces $500k Grants Program for Black History Month, New Learning Opportunities
LinkedIn is also hosting its first Black Entrepreneur Summit later this month.
Virtuoso Music Maker Comes To Quest And Steam In March
Virtuoso’s VR-based music making tools will launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets in March.
VR Mech Shooter Vox Machinae Gets Quest 2 Version, Campaign In March
VR mech shooter Vox Machinae is coming to Quest 2!
The standalone version arrives alongside a single-player campaign next month. First trailer here.
Star Wars: Dark Forces VR Fan Remake Looks Incredible
This Star Wars: Dark Forces fan remake looks incredible with VR support.
No Man’s Sky Gets Big Combat Overhaul, PS4 Pro VR Support In Sentinel Update
No Man’s Sky’s latest update gives combat a big overhaul – and improves visuals for PS4 Pro players in VR!
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What No One Talks About When it Comes to Successful B2B Influencer Marketing
Whether you’re just starting to explore B2B influencer marketing efforts or you’re well on your way to putting influencer content in place, there are myriad articles that can help you plot out the major steps to success. However, many of those articles don’t quite dive deep enough into some of the often overlooked yet oh-so-critical […]
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VR Mech Game ‘Vox Machinae’ Coming to Quest 2 in March Alongside Campaign Update
Cult favorite VR mech game Vox Machinae is about to see some big changes come early March. The title is now slated to launch on Quest 2 for the first time, which will happen simultaneously alongside a major update that will add a full campaign. If there’s two things that developers Space Bullet Corp have heard […]
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Music Creation Sandbox ‘Virtuoso’ Releasing on Quest & SteamVR in March
Virtuoso, a VR music creation sandbox from developer Really Interactive, is officially launching on Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets next month, bringing with it an easy-to-learn interface that aims to make anyone feel like a musical wunderkind. Virtuoso was previously available on Quest via App Lab, and Rift via its Early Access program, however now the […]
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‘No Man’s Sky’ Sentinel Update Brings Combat Overhaul, Graphics Bump for PS4 Pro
No Man’s Sky’s redemption arc isn’t over yet, as the open universe space sim has added some new combat challenges to the game in its 3.8 update, dubbed ‘Sentinel’. If you’re playing on PSVR via PlayStation 4 Pro, the update also includes a bump in image quality. Hello Games released its latest update on all supported […]
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Meta Says Full-body Tracking Probably Not Viable with Inside-out Headsets
Much ado has been made about Meta’s latest avatars which juxtapose impressive expression against, well… a complete lack of legs. While full-body tracking is both desirable and achievable today with outside-in tracking systems, Meta doesn’t think it’s viable with inside-out tracking on headsets like Quest 2. However, the company say it’s investigating ‘fake’ legs instead. […]
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U.S. Cargo Mission Nears Launch, Crew Unloads Russian Space Freighter
A U.S. rocket carrying Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus space freighter is counting down to launch toward the International Space Station on Saturday. Meanwhile, Russia’s Progress 80 cargo craft completed a two-day space delivery mission to the Expedition 66 crew early Thursday. An Antares rocket stands at the Wallops Flight Facility launch pad in Virginia ready to …
Russian Space Freighter Docks to Station After Two Days
An uncrewed Russian Progress 80 spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 2:03 a.m. EST, about two days after launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Progress is delivering almost three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station for the Expedition 66 crew. Learn more about station activities by following …
NASA TV Broadcasts Russian Spaceship Approaching Station
NASA Television, the agency’s website and the NASA app now are providing live coverage of the docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. The uncrewed Russian Progress 80 launched on a Soyuz rocket at 11:25 p.m. EST (9:25 a.m. on Feb. 15 Baikonur time) on Monday, Feb. 14, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome …
XRA urges NIST to Include XR in Tech Study
The XR Association (XRA) has submitted its response to a Request for Information from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), who delivered a study in November on the future tech economy, it announced on Tuesday. In its reply, the Washington, DC-based organisation urged NIST to consider adding extended reality (XR) technologies such as […]
8th Wall, Ready Player Me Unite for Avatar Solution
Augmented reality (AR) pioneers 8th Wall and cross-platform avatar firm Ready Player Me announced on Tuesday they had entered a partnership to create developer tools to integrate browser-based immersive experiences with bespoke avatars. The new integration features will allow users to deploy their tailored avatars across virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), as well as web-based […]
Tallinn’s GUILD Atelier Enters Fashion Metaverse
Retailers have viewed the Metaverse as a new medium for communicating their brands as well as artistic capabilities, and the industry has seen a surge in major brands such as Gucci, Nike, Adidas, Estee Lauder, and even retail giant Walmart, all who have realised the future potential of the new platform. Major fashion companies such […]
How Is VR Transforming Design?
Virtual reality (VR) is a foundational technology that could impact every aspect of how people perceive and experience the world, triggering measures from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech firms to begin developing their visions of the future spatial internet platform known as the Metaverse. Just like the internet transformed how we collaborate, […]
YouTube Adds New Shorts Shelf in Channel Listings, Continuing its Push on Short-Form Content
The update adds another element to YouTube’s push on using short-form content as a supplement for your main channel.
Snapchat Launches New Ticketmaster Map Layer to Help Connect Users with Events
A new way to discover entertainment options via Snapchat.