Say what you will, but the augmented reality (AR) glasses segment has been slow to take off. From an indecisive start in 2013, when Google Glass was first launched, we have come a long way – but have covered a surprisingly short distance. It is estimated that AR glasses shipment will reach only 410,000 by […]
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Trimble XR10 and HoloLens 2 Review: Combining Powerful Workplace Solutions
Investing in the future of extended reality experiences can be a complex process. It isn’t easy to know which direction you should be going in – with so many great options to explore. For some people, the right route will be an AR application or headset, while others might benefit from virtual reality tools. Once […]
Resolution Games Acquires New VR Studio
Resolution Games acquired Zero Index, the studio that helped port Carly and the Reaperman over to Oculus Quest earlier this year.
Black Friday VR Deals: Quest 2, PSVR, HTC Vive & More
Looking for a VR bargain this holiday season? We’ve got all the biggest Black Friday deals for VR headsets and games in one place.
Russia’s New Docking Module Arrives at Station
The five-ton Prichal docking module arrived at the International Space Station at 10:19 a.m. EST, propelled by a modified Russian Progress propulsion compartment. They docked to the Nauka module on the Earth-facing side of the Russian segment two days after lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 8:06 a.m. EST (6:06 p.m. Baikonur time). The spacecraft were flying about 260 miles over Ukraine at the time of docking. To make room for Prichal, the …
Epic Games, Harmonix Partner to Create Metaverse Music Experiences
This week, real-time 3D (RT3D) content creation platform and software development firm Epic Games announced that it will be partnering with video game developers Harmonix to create interactive music experiences for Metaverse platform Fortnite. Founded 26 years ago, Harmonix is famed for its successful line up of music-rhythm games and accompanying hardware, including the massively […]
Glue Collaboration Introduces Beneficial Immersive Features
Finish remote collaboration platform Glue recently announced updates to its advanced communications platform that introduces a selection of new features to improve the popular platform. The update enhances Glue for all users with new user interface (UI) tools and enhanced visuals, making the platform more immersive than ever! Jussi Havu, CEO, Glue Collaboration, said: Glue […]
Bigscreen Review: Social Viewing Experiences Have Never Been Better
Bigscreen, the VR movie-watching platform, was founded in 2014, aiming to provide users with an immersive movie-watching experience from the comfort of their homes. It can not only simulate movie theatres, but it can also let you “hang out” with friends, colleagues, and co-workers, in virtually any shared VR space. There are two components to […]
Arvizio Immerse 3D Review: Intuitive Cross Platform Visualisation Tools
The next generation of extended reality (XR) experience is dependent on developers and designers having access to the right platforms and tools. The community of XR creators need to be able to access, build, and share the 3D models to populate our XR future. Which is why solutions like the Arvizio Immerse 3D are often […]
How to Develop an Instagram Strategy That Works
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Fruit Ninja VR 2 Sets Dec 3 Early Access Release For PC VR, Quest App Lab In 2022
Fruit Ninja VR 2 will release in Early Access for PC VR via Steam on December 3, with a Quest App Lab release coming in 2022.
Building The Best Quest Library With $50 And Hitman 3 PC VR – VR Gamescast
It’s nearly time for this week’s VR Gamescast!
Ekto VR hands-on: the craziest boots to walk in VR
One of my favorite demos at AWE has been with Ekto VR boots, which have probably been the craziest devices
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HTC Vive Headsets & Accessories Go on Sale for Black Friday
We’re keeping an eye on the best HTC Vive Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2021 deals, don’t blink or you might miss the best Vive sale this season! The Best HTC Vive Black Friday 2021 Deals Here’s a breakdown of the best HTC Vive sales we’ve seen so far: Vive Headsets Vive Pro 2 Headset Only […]
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EaseVRx: FDA Approved VR Device for Chronic Pain
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that – for the first time – it’ll be awarding approval to a virtual reality (VR) based treatment for chronic lower back pain (cLBP). The FDA approved treatment is ‘EaseVRx’, a solution that distributes VR headsets to patients with preloaded immersive therapy experiences so they […]
Niantic Raises $300M to Enhance Lightship ARSDK
This week, US augmented reality (AR) software development firm Niantic announced it has secured $300 million in funding, valuing the company at roughly $9 billion, according to reports. Niantic will use the awarded capital to expand on its powerful ‘Lightship’ AR software development kit (SDK), increase support for its preexisting apps, develop new immersive experiences, […]
What is Facebook’s Metaverse?
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” When Mark Zuckerberg concluded the Facebook Connect 2021 main keynote, he spoke about a better beginning. Facebook’s Metaverse is a promise of a futuristic tomorrow, where the rules of reality change to converge in a virtual world of your imagination. Simply put, Facebook’s Metaverse is a […]
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Review: Take Control with Precise VR Tools
HTC Vive has quickly become one of the biggest names in the virtual reality (VR) landscape. Known for delivering incredible immersive experiences, the HTC Vive headsets are powerful, feature-rich, and ever-evolving. With the HTC Cosmos Elite, the company introduced a new “tethered” VR headset for the Cosmos line-up to address some of the issues with […]
YouTube Adds Option to Reuse Details from Previous Videos to Streamline Uploads, New Mobile Analytics
The option will streamline the upload process, especially for videos in a series.
11 Best Free Games And Experiences To Play First On Quest 2
So you’re getting into VR with Quest 2? Here’s our updated list of the best free games and experiences to try out first! (And let us know if you have any more suggestions to add)
Bean Stalker VR Is 30% Off Until December 1st
Every time you boot Bean Stalker VR from Steam there’s a new stalk to climb with different challenges and a new quest to beat — and the game is 30% off on Steam until December 1st. #partner
Waltz Of The Wizard To Add Voice Recognition On Quest In Upcoming Update
An update for Aldin Dynamic’s Waltz of the Wizard will add voice recognition functionality, allowing you to talk to characters and cast spells using your voice.
David Attenborough’s First Life Documentary Available In Oculus TV Now
Another David Attenborough documentary, First Life, is coming to Oculus TV, focusing on the origin of life on Earth.
The Essential Guide to Brand Reputation Analysis
Much of your company’s growth depends on discussions that take place in rooms you are not in or don’t even know exist. According to Gartner, nearly 52% of SMBs looking to buy software use user reviews to assess their options. Other studies found that customers read at least ten reviews before making a purchase, and […]
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Dent Reality Raises $3.4M to Bring AR Turn-by-turn Directions into Retail
Dent Reality, the UK-based augmented reality startup, announced it’s secured £2.5m (~$3.4m) in funding, something the company plans to use to further its efforts to bring phone-based AR navigation into the retail sector. The funding round was led by Pi Labs, with participation from Europe’s Sugar Capital, Silicon Valley’s 7Percent Ventures, and a number of […]
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