US tech giant Microsoft recently announced Windows Holographic version 21H2, an update that brings key features and new bug fixes to the HoloLens 2 mixed reality (MR) platform. Windows Holographic, version 21H2 is now available! In this article, we showcase some of the release highlights, including Moving Platform Mode: https://t.co/VgxQf3HJRE pic.twitter.com/PqPhP8sm9f — Microsoft HoloLens (@HoloLens) […]
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HTC Lauds VIVE ‘Air’ Flow System Design
A speaker for VIVE Talk explained the cooling systems used in HTC VIVE’s latest product, the VIVE Flow, which targets entry-level virtual reality (VR) customers seeking relaxing immersive experiences. Speaking on the mechanics of the VIVE Flow headset, the speaker discussed the “special thermal designs” in the device, which allowed for people to wear them […]
YouTube Expands Crisis Response Panels to Provide More Mental Health Assistance for Users
The prompts aim to connect more people to mental health resources, and will be displayed in more surfaces in the app.
Pinterest Shares Holiday Gift Trend Insights Based on Rising Pin Search Volume
Pinterest has shared new insights into rising gift trends on the platform, which could help guide your Pin marketing approach.
Make the Most of Your Shop on Facebook and Instagram for the Holidays [Infographic]
Meta for Business has provided some new tips on how to make the most of your Facebook and Instagram shops for the holidays.
Twitter Expands Twitter Blue Subscription Service to Users in the US and NZ, Adds New Blue Features
Twitter Blue is now available to more users, and Twitter’s added some new elements to sweeten the deal.
Qualcomm is Preparing Developers for the Coming Wave of Smartphone-tethered AR Glasses
Today at AWE 2021, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform, a head-worn AR software suite the company is using to kickstart a broader move towards smartphone-tethered AR glasses. Qualcomm says its Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform offers a host of machine perception functions that are ideal for smartphone-tethered AR glasses. The software tool kit […]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 5G Review
Qualcomm is among the best-known companies in the world for disruptive technology innovation. With the Snapdragon ecosystem, the company continues to build new environments where developers and designers can set the foundations for a future of AR, VR, and mixed reality experiences. In 2018, Qualcomm introduced a dedicated chipset for the mixed reality space called […]
Instagram Shares 3 Tips to Help Build Your Audience [Infographic]
Need some tips for your Instagram approach ahead of the holiday push?
Clubhouse Adds Room Recordings, Improved Analytics Data on Attendees
Now, you’ll be able to tune into Clubhouse chats after the fact, expanding the value of Clubhouse broadcasts.
‘Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond’ Comes to Quest 2 Next Week With Cross-buy
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, first launched on PC VR headsets last year, is coming to Quest 2 next week. Cross-buy is confirmed, meaning players that bought the game on Oculus PC will own the Quest 2 version as well. Oculus today announced that Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has November 15th release […]
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Varjo Opens Teleport to Enterprise Customers
Varjo Technologies announced on Monday its Teleport solution for mixed reality (MR) devices has been released for download to enterprise customers. The Finnish tech firm’s latest Metaverse solution allows users and teams to join immersive virtual experiences as avatars, build and edit 3D models, share files, and collaborate seamlessly on projects. Open the door to […]
NVIDIA Stocks Rise amid Metaverse Funding
Stocks for US tech firm Nvidia skyrocketed late last week following the chipmaker’s pledge to virtual reality (VR) technologies and a massive surge in global interest in the Metaverse. The firm is developing the ‘Omniverse,’ a software developer kit (SDK) to create enterprise-grade collaborative VR platforms. Reports revealed Nvidia’s stock rose to 12 percent last […]
Big News from Meta, ByteDance, and Microsoft
US tech firm Meta, formerly branded as Facebook, took the largest share of headlines amid a wave of news updates on the Metaverse from across the extended reality (XR) industry. The news comes as XR Today covered several key global events such as the Industrial XR Global Summit, Facebook Connect, and XR Association’s inaugural Limitless […]
Rendever Tackles COVID-19 Social Isolation
Craven-Pamlico Regional Libraries in eastern North Carolina recently received a state grant to roll out Rendever’s virtual reality (VR) system to combat social isolation post-COVID-19. The US firm’s VR system helps individuals overcome social isolation via shared immersive experiences and is now distributing them to member libraries. We’re proud to share that @Global_H_Pharma has awarded […]
Pinterest Shares New Insights into Content Removal Trends Based on Policy Violations
Pinterest;’s latest transparency report highlights the key elements of rising concern for the platform.
Twitter Adds New Visual Enhancement Options for Attached Images and Clips
The new tools salvage some of what was leftover from Twitter’s now retired ‘Fleets’ option.
TikTok Publishes New Holiday Campaign Planning Guide for Marketers
Looking to use TikTok for your holiday push? You need to check out this guide.
YouTube Expands Test of Opening the App to the Full-Screen Shorts Feed
YouTube’s leaning into the short-form video trend, with a significant revision of its UI for some users.
Editorial: PC VR Doesn’t Need New Hardware, It Needs New Content
Look, PC VR doesn’t need new hardware… it needs new content.
Medal Of Honor Oculus Quest 2 Release Date Revealed
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond launches on Oculus Quest 2 a week from today on November 15.
More details here!
City Sim Spacefolk City Jumps From Oculus Quest To PC VR This Week
Casual city building simulator Spacefolk City is jumping from the Oculus Quest over to PC VR later this week.
The XR Week Peek (2021.11.08): Microsoft Teams gets immersive, Meta may open its stores, and more!
Today I’ll travel to the US to be a speaker at AWE, and I hope to meet you all there.
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Niantic Kickstarts Its AR Metaverse with Release of Lightship SDK and $20M Developer Fund
At a special launch event today, Niantic announced it’s opening up the Lightship AR Development Kit (ARDK) platform, a software development kit with the kinds of tools the company uses to make Pokémon Go’s ‘world-scale’ gameplay possible. And to attract third-party developers to the platform, it’s also announced $20 million fund which it hopes will kickstart AR development. […]
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